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Branscombe Richmond

Born
August 8, 1955
Branscombe Richmond is a Native American actor, stuntman and singer who is equally capable of portraying cold-hearted villains on the one hand and warm-hearted, open "good guys" on the other, as evidenced by his huge grin and hearty laugh. The solidly built 6' 3" Richmond has regularly played the bad guy on-screen. He's been on the receiving end of the fists of Arnold Schwarzenegger in Commando (1985), gotten pummeled by Carl Weathers in Action Jackson (1988) and tangled with Steven Seagal in Hard to Kill (1990). Richmond is the son of movie stuntman Leo C. Richmond and first broke into film and TV in the early 1970s with minor roles in shows such as "The Bionic Woman" (1976), "The Rockford Files" (1974) and "Magnum, P.I." (1980). From there he quickly picked up work in numerous made-for-TV movies and was kept busy throughout the 1980s and 1990s with appearances in such A-grade productions as Licence to Kill (1989), Best Seller (1987) and Batman Returns (1992). He even found himself in the children's film Curly Sue (1991). In early 1991 Richmond scored the key role of "Bobby Six Killer" in the bounty hunter-themed TV series "Renegade" (1992) starring alongside Lorenzo Lamas and Kathleen Kinmont. The series was quite successful and ran from 1992 to 1997, turning out over 100 episodes! Additionally, Richmond has starred in plenty of B-movie action films and has become quite a cult figure of the genre. Since the late 1990s, Richmond has remained busy on several fronts. He's continued acting in Hollywood, is the official spokesman for Indian Motorcycles and is the lead singer for the band "Branscombe Richmond and the Renegade Posse". He's also notched up numerous awards, including being voted "Native American Entertainer of the Year" and "Mr Showman" of the year by the Las Vegas Review Journal.
Known For
Licence to Kill
(1989)
Barrelhead Bar Patron
Journey 2: The Mysterious Island
(2012)
Tour Guide
Just Go with It
(2011)
Bartender
Harley Davidson and the Marlboro Man
(1991)
Big Indian
Batman Returns
(1992)
Terrifying Clown 1
The Scorpion King
(2002)
Jesup
Commando
(1985)
Vega
Forgetting Sarah Marshall
(2008)
Keoki
Finding ʻOhana
(2021)
Kimo
Paradise City
(2022)
Senator Kane
MacArthur
(1977)
Korean Soldier
Mike and Dave Need Wedding Dates
(2016)
Kalani - BBQ Chef
Maneater
(2022)
Sheriff Kua
Soul Surfer
(2011)
Ben Aipa
Firewalker
(1986)
Mexican Bar Fight Person
The Hidden
(1987)
Roberts
Full Filmography
Acting
Two-Minute Warning
(1976)
Bystander with Blood on His Hands
The Chicken Chronicles
(1977)
Mark
The Kentucky Fried Movie
(1977)
Guard (segment "A Fistful of Yen")
MacArthur
(1977)
Korean Soldier
Three on a Date
(1978)
Allen Lunalilo
Deathmoon
(1978)
Vince Tatupu
The Fish That Saved Pittsburgh
(1979)
Winston Running Hawk
Kill the Golden Goose
(1979)
Mahuna
Damien: The Leper Priest
(1980)
Waikiki
(1980)
Walter Kaʻahumanu
The Legend of Walks Far Woman
(1980)
Big Lake
The Mystic Warrior
(1984)
Miyaca
Killpoint
(1984)
Informant in Locker Room
Star Trek III: The Search for Spock
(1984)
Klingon Gunner #2
Cannonball Run II
(1984)
Biker (uncredited)
Hawaiian Heat
(1984)
Harker
Commando
(1985)
Vega
Kids Don't Tell
(1985)
Pool Player
J.O.E. and the Colonel
(1985)
Soldier
Firewalker
(1986)
Mexican Bar Fight Person
Sunday Drive
(1986)
Johnson
Never Too Young to Die
(1986)
Minkie's Partner
Best Seller
(1987)
Longshoreman #1
The Hidden
(1987)
Roberts
No Safe Haven
(1987)
Manuel
Action Jackson
(1988)
Poolroom Thug #2
The New Adventures of Pippi Longstocking
(1988)
Fridolf
Hero and the Terror
(1988)
Victor
L.A. Bounty
(1989)
Willis
Cage
(1989)
Diablo
Licence to Kill
(1989)
Barrelhead Bar Patron
Baywatch: Panic at Malibu Pier
(1989)
Lifeguard
El Diablo
(1990)
Dancing Bear
Hard to Kill
(1990)
Max Quentero
Snow Kill
(1990)
Loomis
Joe Versus the Volcano
(1990)
Waponi
Curly Sue
(1991)
Albert
Showdown in Little Tokyo
(1991)
Man in Door (uncredited)
Grand Canyon
(1991)
Ace Cop
Driving Me Crazy
(1991)
Bouncer
The Taking of Beverly Hills
(1991)
Benitez
Harley Davidson and the Marlboro Man
(1991)
Big Indian
The Perfect Weapon
(1991)
Bartender
Batman Returns
(1992)
Terrifying Clown 1
Death Ring
(1992)
Mr. Cross
Iron Eagle III
(1992)
Rapist
Nemesis
(1992)
Mexican Man
Christopher Columbus: The Discovery
(1992)
Indian Chieftain
Ring of the Musketeers
(1992)
Gus
No Escape, No Return
(1993)
Rapist (uncredited)
Inside Edge
(1993)
Henderson
Sunset Grill
(1993)
Gang Member #1
Da Vinci's War
(1993)
Don Ho
Sweet Justice
(1993)
Biker
CIA II: Target Alexa
(1993)
General Mendosa
Jericho Fever
(1993)
FBI Agent
The Corpse Had a Familiar Face
(1994)
Rodriguez
Hard Vice
(1994)
Tony
To the Limit
(1995)
Don Williams
Visit Fabulous Las Vegas
(1999)
Self
The Diamond of Jeru
(2001)
Tribesman
The Scorpion King
(2002)
Jesup
Touch 'Em All McCall
(2003)
Forgetting Sarah Marshall
(2008)
Keoki
Soul Surfer
(2011)
Ben Aipa
Just Go with It
(2011)
Bartender
Born to Ride
(2011)
Dean
Journey 2: The Mysterious Island
(2012)
Tour Guide
Mike and Dave Need Wedding Dates
(2016)
Kalani - BBQ Chef
Maui
(2017)
Runaway Romance
(2018)
Alvey Newman
The City of Gold
(2018)
Shiniki
Blackwater
(2019)
Randy Dawson
The Unhealer
(2020)
Red Elk
Disturbing the Peace
(2020)
Big Dog
Lena and Snowball
(2021)
Steve
Finding ʻOhana
(2021)
Kimo
Angel by Thursday
(2021)
Drug Lord Rosales
Aloha Surf Hotel
(2021)
Mr. K
Paradise City
(2022)
Senator Kane
The Walls Are Watching
(2022)
Theodore
Maneater
(2022)
Sheriff Kua
Aloha with Love
(2022)
Pono
Killer Witches from Outer Space
(2023)
Professor M
Another in the Fire
(2024)
Self
Crew
Directing
Production
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