Richard Burgi
Richard William Burgi (, born July 30, 1958) is an American film and television actor best known for the roles of Det. Jim Ellison on The Sentinel and as Karl Mayer on Desperate Housewives.
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| Full name at birth | Richard William Burgi
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| Claim to fame | Judging Amy, Desperate Housewives, Hostel: Part II, The Sentinel
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| Date of birth | 30 July 1958
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| Place of birth | Montclair, NJ
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| Height | 6' 2" (188 cm)
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| Net worth | $3,000,000 USD
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| High school | Montclair High School
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| University | Old Dominion University
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| Talent agency | Innovative Artists L.A.
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- Son Jack was born in Vancouver, Canada, while Richard was starring on The Sentinel.
- His older brother, Chuck, is a rock drummer, who plays with Billy Joel (also Hall and Oates, Blue Oyster Cult, Meatloaf, Brand X and Ritchie Blackmore`s Rainbow among others).
- Was the original choice for the title role of CBS`s "The Flash".
- Has 2 sons, Jack and Samuel.
- Became an actor at age 28.
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