Richard Simmons was an American actor. He played a number of minor parts in MGM movies but finally achieved a degree of fame in the mid-1950s when he starred in the half-hour syndicated TV series, Sergeant Preston of the Yukon (1955).
Known For
Rear Window
(1954)
Man with Miss Torso (uncredited)
A Star Is Born
(1954)
Producer / Benefactor (uncredited)
Sergeant York
(1941)
Marching Soldier (uncredited)
The Devil's Brigade
(1968)
Gen. Bixby
Lady in the Lake
(1946)
Chris Lavery
Robin and the 7 Hoods
(1964)
Prosecutor
Angels in the Outfield
(1951)
Larry Moss (uncredited)
Seven Sweethearts
(1942)
Paul Brandt, George's Beau
Full Filmography
Acting
A Million to One
(1936)
Friend
On Dress Parade
(1939)
H4 Radio Operator (uncredited)
One Million B.C.
(1940)
Shell Person
King of the Royal Mounted
(1940)
Const. Carter
King of the Texas Rangers
(1941)
Red Cameron
Pirates on Horseback
(1941)
Cheated Gambler
Sergeant York
(1941)
Marching Soldier (uncredited)
Stand by for Action
(1942)
Lt. (jg) Royce
Seven Sweethearts
(1942)
Paul Brandt, George's Beau
The Youngest Profession
(1943)
Douglas Sutton
Pilot #5
(1943)
Henry Willoughby Claven
Thousands Cheer
(1943)
Captain Fred Avery
Love Laughs at Andy Hardy
(1946)
Dane Kittridge
Lady in the Lake
(1946)
Chris Lavery
Undercover Maisie
(1947)
Gilfred I. Rogers
This Time for Keeps
(1947)
Gordon
Three Daring Daughters
(1948)
Mr. Harlow, Nelson's Secretary
On an Island with You
(1948)
George Blaine
Look for the Silver Lining
(1949)
Henry Doran
Dial 1119
(1950)
Television Announcer
Duchess of Idaho
(1950)
Alec I. Collins
I'll See You in My Dreams
(1951)
Egbert 'Bert' Van Alstyne (uncredited)
No Questions Asked
(1951)
Gordon N. Jessman
Angels in the Outfield
(1951)
Larry Moss (uncredited)
The Well
(1951)
Mickey McClure
I Dream of Jeanie
(1952)
Dunning Foster (as Richard Simmons)
Desperate Search
(1952)
Communicator (Vancouver Radio)
Glory Alley
(1952)
Dan
Flight Nurse
(1953)
Tommy Metcalf
Above and Beyond
(1953)
Capt. Robert A. Lewis (Co-Pilot, Enola Gay)
Battle Circus
(1953)
Capt. Norson
Remains to Be Seen
(1953)
Master of Ceremonies (uncredited)
Man with the Steel Whip
(1954)
Jerry Randall / El Latigo (as Richard Simmons)
Rear Window
(1954)
Man with Miss Torso (uncredited)
Dragonfly Squadron
(1954)
Col. Wolf Schuller
A Star Is Born
(1954)
Producer / Benefactor (uncredited)
Men of the Fighting Lady
(1954)
Lt. Wayne Kimbrell
Sergeants 3
(1962)
Col. William Collingwood (as Richard Simmons)
Lassie's Great Adventure
(1963)
Robin and the 7 Hoods
(1964)
Prosecutor
A Letter to Nancy
(1965)
Ben
The Devil's Brigade
(1968)
Gen. Bixby
The Resurrection of Zachary Wheeler
(1971)
Adams
Don't Push, I'll Charge When I'm Ready
(1977)
Major