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Richard Speight Jr. was born on September 4, 1970 in Nashville, Tennessee, United States and is credited as a screenwriter, film actor and television actor. That puts Richard Speight Jr. at 55 years old in 2026. Schooling on record includes University of Southern California.
My Take
Richard Speight Jr. is the kind of versatile craftsman I always root for. Best known to me as Supernatural's Trickster-turned-archangel Gabriel, he brought a sly, mischievous energy that few actors can pull off without overdoing it. But what I admire most is his range behind the camera too, writing and directing alongside acting. A USC-trained Nashville native who appeared in Band of Brothers, he's clearly built a durable, multifaceted career. I respect performers who can both inhabit a role and shape a story, and Speight quietly does both with real skill.
1. Profile
- Name (English)
- Richard Speight Jr.
- Name (Japanese)
- リチャード・スパイト・Jr
- Reading
- りちゃーど・すぱいと・Jr
- Born
- September 4, 1970 (age 55)
- Zodiac / Chinese zodiac
- Virgo / Dog
- Origin
- Nashville, Tennessee, United States
- Occupation
- actor / screenwriter / film actor / television actor / director
2. Background
- University
- University of Southern California
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 Speight Jr. born?
Born September 4, 1970 (age 55).
Where is Richard Speight Jr. from?
Richard Speight Jr. is from Nashville, Tennessee, United States.
What does Richard Speight Jr. do?
Richard Speight Jr. works as actor, screenwriter, film actor, television actor, director.
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