Richard Herd
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Richard Thomas Herd Jr. (September 26, 1932 – May 26, 2020) was an American actor appearing in numerous supporting, recurring, and guest roles in television series and occasional film roles from the 1970s to the 2010s. He 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. Other major roles in his career included recurring parts on the NBC series seaQuest DSV as Admiral William Noyce; on Star Trek: Voyager as Admiral Owen Paris, the father of helmsman Tom Paris; and as George Costanza's boss Matt Wilhelm on Seinfeld. In two guest appearances on Quantum Leap, he played children's show host "Captain Galaxy", a would-be time traveler, and a miner named Ziggy Ziganovich. He also voiced Father Elijah in the Dead Money expansion for Fallout: New Vegas. Herd appeared at several fan conventions for his science fiction roles. Description above from the Wikipedia article Richard Herd, licensed under CC-BY-SA, full list of contributors on Wikipedia.
Richard Herd Movies & Career Overview
The filmography of Richard Herd reflects a career marked by diverse experimentation. Across 50 major appearances, the actor has built a reputation through performances in multiple genres and storytelling styles.
Dominant Genre
A large portion of Richard Herd's work falls within the Drama genre, where audiences tend to respond most strongly to their on-screen presence.
Success Ratio
Approximately 40% of Richard Herd's films maintain ratings above 6.5, indicating a consistent level of audience approval.
One of the most highly rated entries in their career remains Seduction: Three Tales from the 'Inner Sanctum', which stands out as a key performance.
Best Richard Herd Movies Ranked
Must-watch hits from Richard Herd's career based on audience ratings.
Full Filmography
Every movie Richard Herd has appeared in, with audience ratings and verdicts.
| Year | Movie | Character | Success | More |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2019 | The Silent Natural | Mr. Beagle | Average | Similar → |
| 2018 | The Mule | Tim Kennedy | Hit | Similar → |
| 2017 | A Christmas in New York | Bob Burgess | Flop | Similar → |
| 2017 | Get Out | Roman Armitage | Super Hit | Similar → |
| 2015 | Star Trek: Renegades | Admiral Paris | Flop | Similar → |
| 2007 | Dog Days of Summer | Frank Cooper | Flop | Similar → |
| 2005 | The Cabinet of Dr. Caligari | Commissioner Hans Raab | Average | Similar → |
| 2003 | Roddenberry on Patrol | Captain Kirkus | Super Hit | Similar → |
| 2000 | Joseph: King of Dreams | Jacob (voice) | Hit | Similar → |
| 1999 | A Fare to Remember | Mr. Jennings | Flop | Similar → |
| 1998 | The Survivor | Bradford | Flop | Similar → |
| 1997 | Midnight in the Garden of Good and Evil | Henry Skerridge | Average | Similar → |
| 1997 | Journey of the Heart | Principal Martin | Flop | Similar → |
| 1996 | Yesterday's Target | Aaron Winfield | Flop | Similar → |
| 1996 | Sgt. Bilko | Gen Tennyson | Average | Similar → |
| 1996 | A Case for Life | Bud Cromwell | Flop | Similar → |
| 1995 | The Secretary | Chuck Bosnell | Average | Similar → |
| 1994 | The Gift of Love | - | Super Hit | Similar → |
| 1994 | Cosmic Slop | Cardinal (segment 'The First Commandment') | Flop | Similar → |
| 1993 | The Judas Project | Arthur Cunningham | Flop | Similar → |
| 1992 | Majority Rule | Rep. Harold Reynolds | Average | Similar → |
| 1992 | Seduction: Three Tales from the 'Inner Sanctum' | Charles Hackley | Super Hit | Similar → |
| 1990 | The Great Los Angeles Earthquake | Ray Goodrich | Hit | Similar → |
| 1990 | Camp Cucamonga | Thornton Bradley | Flop | Similar → |
| 1990 | Fall From Grace | Richard Dortch | Hit | Similar → |
| 1989 | Nashville Beat | Chief Kincaid | Super Hit | Similar → |
| 1989 | Gleaming the Cube | Ed Lawndale | Average | Similar → |
| 1988 | My First Love | Chet Townsend | Super Hit | Similar → |
| 1987 | Planes, Trains and Automobiles | Walt | Hit | Similar → |
| 1985 | Summer Rental | Angus MacLachlan | Average | Similar → |
| 1984 | Trancers | Chairman Spencer | Average | Similar → |
| 1983 | Deal of the Century | Lyle | Flop | Similar → |
| 1982 | Farrell: For the People | Randolph Gardner | Flop | Similar → |
| 1980 | Fighting Back: The Story of Rocky Bleier | Chuck Knoll | Flop | Similar → |
| 1980 | Enola Gay: The Men, the Mission, the Atomic Bomb | Gen. Groves | Average | Similar → |
| 1980 | Private Benjamin | General Foley | Average | Similar → |
| 1980 | Schizoid | Donahue | Flop | Similar → |
| 1980 | Wolf Lake | George | Average | Similar → |
| 1979 | Marciano | John Furst | Hit | Similar → |
| 1979 | The Onion Field | Beat Cop | Average | Similar → |
| 1979 | Ike | Gen. Omar N. Bradley | Hit | Similar → |
| 1979 | The China Syndrome | Evan McCormack | Hit | Similar → |
| 1978 | Terror Out of the Sky | Col. Mangus | Flop | Similar → |
| 1978 | Kate Bliss and the Ticker Tape Kid | Donovan | Hit | Similar → |
| 1978 | F.I.S.T. | Mike Monahan | Hit | Similar → |
| 1978 | Dr. Scorpion | Bill Worthington | Hit | Similar → |
| 1977 | The Hunted Lady | Capt. Wilson | Super Hit | Similar → |
| 1977 | I Never Promised You a Rose Garden | Dr. Halle | Average | Similar → |
| 1976 | All the President's Men | James W. McCord, Jr. | Super Hit | Similar → |
| 1973 | Pueblo | Lt. Cmdr. C. Clark | Hit | Similar → |
Richard Herd - Frequently Asked Questions
What is the best movie of Richard Herd?
According to audience ratings, the best movie starring Richard Herd is "Seduction: Three Tales from the 'Inner Sanctum'" with a rating of 10.0/10.
How many movies has Richard Herd acted in?
Richard Herd has been featured in at least 50 major films throughout their career.
What are some other popular movies by Richard Herd?
Other notable films include "My First Love", "Nashville Beat", and "Roddenberry on Patrol".