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Born on July 30, 1958 in Montclair, New Jersey, United States, Richard Burgi is a television actor and film actor. That puts Richard Burgi at 68 years old in 2026. Schooling on record includes Montclair High School.
My Take
Richard Burgi is the kind of actor I value precisely because he is not a headline star. From Detective Jim Ellison on The Sentinel to Karl Mayer on Desperate Housewives and long runs on daytime soaps, he has been a reliable, magnetic presence for nearly four decades. That sort of durability says more to me than a single flashy breakout. A show feels more solid the moment a craftsman like him walks on screen. Born in 1958 and still working, his stamina is genuinely admirable, and I think character actors of his stripe are the unsung backbone of American television.
1. Profile
- Name (English)
- Richard Burgi
- Name (Japanese)
- リチャード・バージ
- Reading
- りちゃーど・ばーじ
- Born
- July 30, 1958 (age 68)
- Zodiac / Chinese zodiac
- Leo / Dog
- Origin
- Montclair, New Jersey, United States
- Occupation
- actor / television actor / film actor
2. Background
- High school
- Montclair High School
3. Links
4. About this entry
Tags
- Last updated
- 2026-06-21
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 Burgi born?
Born July 30, 1958 (age 68).
Where is Richard Burgi from?
Richard Burgi is from Montclair, New Jersey, United States.
What does Richard Burgi do?
Richard Burgi works as actor, television actor, film actor.
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