Richard Jordan
Biography
Richard Jordan (July 19, 1937 – August 30, 1993) was a distinguished American actor known for his contributions to stage, screen, and film. He was a prominent figure in the New York Shakespeare Festival, where he showcased his talents in numerous Off-Broadway and Broadway productions. Over the course of his career, Jordan appeared in a variety of notable films, including Logan's Run, Les Misérables, Raise the Titanic!, The Friends of Eddie Coyle, The Yakuza, The Bunker, Dune, The Secret of My Success, The Hunt for Red October, Posse, and Gettysburg. His diverse body of work highlights his versatility and commitment to the craft of acting, making him a respected name in the entertainment industry.
Filmography
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Lawman
1971 • Crowe Wheelwright
Rooster Cogburn
1975 • Hawk
The Bunker
1981 • Albert Speer
Interiors
1978 • Frederick
Solarbabies
1986 • Grock
Old Boyfriends
1979 • Jeff
Romero
1989 • Father Rutilio Grande
Logan's Run
1976 • Francis
The Mean Season
1985 • Alan Delour
Gettysburg
1993 • Brig. Gen. Lewis A. Armistead
The Secret of My Success
1987 • Howard Prescott
Incident at Vichy
1973
A Flash of Green
1984 • Elmo Bliss
The Yakuza
1974 • Dusty
The Men's Club
1986 • Kramer
Les Misérables (1978)
1978 • Jean Valjean
Chato's Land
1972 • Earl Hooker
The Friends of Eddie Coyle
1973 • Dave Foley
Raise the Titanic
1980 • Dirk Pitt
The Hunt for Red October
1990 • Dr. Jeffrey Pelt, National Security Advisor
Dune
1984 • Duncan Idaho
Valdez Is Coming
1971 • R. L. Davis