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Public records list Richard Arlen as a television actor and film actor. Richard Arlen was born in Saint Paul, Minnesota, United States on September 1, 1899. Death is recorded on March 28, 1976, at the age of 76. Schooling on record includes University of Pennsylvania. Recorded honors include star on Hollywood Walk of Fame (1960).
My Take
Richard Arlen strikes me as one of those dependable workhorses without whom classic Hollywood simply could not have functioned. A University of Pennsylvania man who chose the screen over a quieter profession, he logged decades across film and television and earned a star on the Walk of Fame in 1960. I have a soft spot for actors like him: rarely the headline, often the glue. The marquee names get remembered, but the depth and texture of an era come from steady professionals who showed up, delivered, and let the work speak. Arlen, to me, embodies that unglamorous but essential craft.
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1. Profile
- Name (English)
- Richard Arlen
- Name (Japanese)
- リチャード・アーレン
- Reading
- りちゃーど・あーれん
- Born
- September 1, 1899 – March 28, 1976
- Origin
- Saint Paul, Minnesota, United States
- Occupation
- actor / television actor / film actor
- Zodiac / Chinese zodiac
- Virgo / Boar
2. Background
- University
- University of Pennsylvania
Awards & achievements
- 1960 star on Hollywood Walk of Fame
3. Links
- Wikipedia (English)https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Richard%20Arlen
- Wikidatahttps://www.wikidata.org/wiki/Q861426
4. About this entry
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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 Arlen born?
Richard Arlen was born on September 1, 1899.
When did Richard Arlen die?
Richard Arlen died on March 28, 1976, aged 76.
Where was Richard Arlen from?
Richard Arlen was from Saint Paul, Minnesota, United States.
What did Richard Arlen do?
Richard Arlen worked as actor, television actor, film actor.
Where did Richard Arlen study?
Richard Arlen attended University of Pennsylvania.
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