1. Richard Herd was well known in the science fiction community for his role in the 1983 NBC miniseries V and 1984 sequel V: The Final Battle, as John, the Visitors' Supreme Commander.
11 Facts About Richard Herd
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Richard Herd voiced Father Elijah in the Dead Money expansion for Fallout: New Vegas.
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Richard Herd was drafted during the Korean War, injuring his knee during basic training.
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Richard Herd served in the United States Army Ordnance Corps and was honorably discharged.
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Richard Herd then worked in Long Island, New York, for the United States Army Signal Corps as a civilian actor, along with Robert Ludlum, making Army training films.
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Richard Herd started his career as an actor on the New York stage.
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Richard Herd made his film debut in Hercules in New York.
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Richard Herd was inducted into the National Broadcaster Hall of Fame for his work in Old Time Radio.
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Richard Herd served as the third National Vice President of the Screen Actors Guild.
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Richard Herd lived in Los Angeles with his wife of 40 years, Patricia Crowder Richard Herd.
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Richard Herd died at his home from complications of colon cancer on May 26,2020, aged 87.