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Richard Anderson was listed as a television actor and film actor. Born on August 8, 1926, Richard Anderson was from Long Branch, New Jersey, United States. Death is recorded on August 31, 2017, at the age of 91.
My Take
Richard Anderson belongs to a category I genuinely cherish: the indispensable supporting actor. Across a life that spanned 1926 to 2017, his Oscar Goldman anchored both The Six Million Dollar Man and The Bionic Woman, a continuity role that quietly held two interlocking series together at once. That's harder than it looks; the boss who keeps the premise believable rarely gets the applause. I value performers who serve the story over their own spotlight, and Anderson did it with unflappable authority for decades. When I think of him I think less of stardom and more of craftsmanship, the steady hand that lets the leads shine.
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- Name (English)
- Richard Anderson
- Name (Japanese)
- リチャード・アンダーソン
- Reading
- りちゃーど・あんだーそん
- Born
- August 8, 1926 – August 31, 2017
- Zodiac / Chinese zodiac
- Leo / Tiger
- Origin
- Long Branch, New Jersey, United States
- Occupation
- actor / television actor / film actor
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3. About this entry
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- Last updated
- 2026-06-18
Facts are limited to publicly available information up to 2024; non-public or unconfirmed items are omitted. English text is machine-assisted (facts translated by Sonnet, "My Take" written by Opus 4.8). The Japanese page is the source of record.
Frequently asked questions
When was Richard Anderson born?
Born August 8, 1926.
When did Richard Anderson die?
Died August 31, 2017, aged 91.
Where was Richard Anderson from?
Richard Anderson was from Long Branch, New Jersey, United States.
What did Richard Anderson do?
Richard Anderson worked as actor, television actor, film actor.
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