1. Richard Gaines appeared in over 75 film and television productions between 1940 and 1962.
12 Facts About Richard Gaines
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Richard Gaines enrolled at Texas Christian University when he was 16 and studied drama there.
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Richard Gaines worked at a variety of jobs in the United States and in France before winning a scholarship to study at the American Laboratory Theatre.
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Richard Gaines appeared in five Broadway productions between 1929 and 1942.
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Richard Gaines served as Raymond Massey's replacement as Abraham Lincoln in the original production of Robert E Sherwood's Abe Lincoln in Illinois.
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In Hollywood, Richard Gaines frequently played professional or officious types in supporting roles.
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Richard Gaines was often seen in authoritarian roles as a lawyer, doctor, supervisor or father.
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Richard Gaines made his film debut as Patrick Henry in the historical drama The Howards of Virginia with Cary Grant.
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Richard Gaines appeared as the insurance company boss of Fred MacMurray and Edward G Robinson in the film noir classic Double Indemnity.
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In Cecil B DeMille's Unconquered, Gaines portrayed the historical role of George Washington.
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On September 30,1936, Richard Gaines married actress Brenda Marshall; the couple divorced in 1940.
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Richard Gaines retired from Hollywood business in 1962 after a guest appearance on Alfred Hitchcock Presents, and he died in North Hollywood, Los Angeles, on July 20,1975, three days before his 71st birthday.