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Richard Herd was a television actor, film actor and voice actor, born on September 26, 1932 in Boston, Massachusetts, United States. Death is recorded on May 26, 2020, at the age of 87. Richard Herd was associated with Seinfeld.
My Take
What I admire most about Richard Herd is the quiet craft of a lifelong character actor. From the 1970s through the 2010s he showed up, anchored a scene, and disappeared again without ever demanding the spotlight. His turn as the Visitors' commander in V earned him real affection in science fiction circles, but to me his legacy is broader than any single role. He was the kind of dependable presence that holds a production together. Actors like him rarely get marquee billing, yet they are the connective tissue of television. His passing in 2020 closed a genuinely honorable career.
1. Profile
- Name (English)
- Richard Herd
- Name (Japanese)
- リチャード・ハード
- Reading
- りちゃーど・はーど
- Born
- September 26, 1932 – May 26, 2020
- Zodiac / Chinese zodiac
- Libra / Monkey
- Origin
- Boston, Massachusetts, United States
- Occupation
- television actor / film actor / voice actor / actor
2. Works & records
| Category | Title | Role | Year |
|---|---|---|---|
| Notable work | Seinfeld | — |
3. Links
- Official sitehttp://www.richardherd.com
- Wikipedia (English)https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Richard%20Herd
- Wikidatahttps://www.wikidata.org/wiki/Q1390515
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 Herd born?
Born September 26, 1932.
When did Richard Herd die?
Died May 26, 2020, aged 87.
Where was Richard Herd from?
Richard Herd was from Boston, Massachusetts, United States.
What did Richard Herd do?
Richard Herd worked as television actor, film actor, voice actor, actor.
What was Richard Herd known for?
Notable works include Seinfeld.
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