Portrait of Richard Erdman

Richard Erdman

Bio: Richard Erdman (June 1, 1925 - March 16, 2019) was an American film and television actor and director. In a career that has spanned seven decades, his best known roles are that of the barracks chief Hoffy in Stalag 17, and McNulty in the classic Twilight Zone episode "A Kind of a Stopwatch"
Born: Mon, Jun 01 1925
Birthplace: Enid, Oklahoma, USA

Death: Sat, Mar 16 2019
Richard Erdman is 93 years old
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Poster of Hollywood in the Atomic Age: Monsters! Martians! Mad Scientists!
Hollywood in the Atomic Age: Monsters! Martians! Mad Scientists!
Richard Erdman would have been no older than 93 in Hollywood in the Atomic Age: Monsters! Martians! Mad Scientists! as 'Self'.
Movie Released: Sat, Feb 13 2021
Poster of Empire State Building Murders
Empire State Building Murders
Richard Erdman was 83 in Empire State Building Murders as 'Eddie Walker'.
Movie Released: Thu, Aug 14 2008
Poster of The Pagemaster
The Pagemaster
Richard Erdman was 69 in The Pagemaster as 'Pirate (voice)'.
Movie Released: Wed, Nov 23 1994
Poster of Preminger: Anatomy of a Filmmaker
Preminger: Anatomy of a Filmmaker
Richard Erdman was 66 in Preminger: Anatomy of a Filmmaker as 'actor 'Stalag 17' (archive footage) (uncredited)'.
Movie Released: Mon, Oct 28 1991
Poster of Top Cat and the Beverly Hills Cats
Top Cat and the Beverly Hills Cats
Richard Erdman was 62 in Top Cat and the Beverly Hills Cats as 'Sid Buckman / Car Wash Manager (voice)'.
Movie Released: Sun, Mar 20 1988
Poster of Valet Girls
Valet Girls
Richard Erdman was 61 in Valet Girls as 'Waiter'.
Movie Released: Thu, Jan 01 1987
Poster of Stewardess School
Stewardess School
Richard Erdman was 61 in Stewardess School as 'Attorney'.
Movie Released: Fri, Aug 01 1986
Poster of My Town
My Town
Richard Erdman was 60 in My Town as 'Fletcher Mays'.
Movie Released: Sun, May 25 1986
Poster of Tomboy
Tomboy
Richard Erdman was 59 in Tomboy as 'Chester'.
Movie Released: Fri, Jan 25 1985
Poster of Trancers
Trancers
Richard Erdman was 59 in Trancers as 'Drunken Wise Man'.
Movie Released: Wed, Nov 07 1984
Poster of The Secret World of OG
The Secret World of OG
Richard Erdman was 57 in The Secret World of OG as 'Pirate #1'.
Movie Released: Sat, Apr 30 1983
Poster of Heidi's Song
Heidi's Song
Richard Erdman was 57 in Heidi's Song as 'Grimm (voice)'.
Movie Released: Fri, Nov 19 1982
Poster of Spider-Man: The Dragon's Challenge
Spider-Man: The Dragon's Challenge
Richard Erdman was 55 in Spider-Man: The Dragon's Challenge as 'Mr. Zeider'.
Movie Released: Sat, May 09 1981
Poster of Kate McShane
Kate McShane
Richard Erdman was 49 in Kate McShane as 'Frederick de Fernando'.
Movie Released: Fri, Apr 11 1975
Poster of Mr. Majestyk
Mr. Majestyk
Richard Erdman was 49 in Mr. Majestyk as 'Dick Richard (uncredited), Dick Richard'.
Movie Released: Wed, Jul 17 1974
Poster of Brothers O'Toole
Brothers O'Toole
Richard Erdman was 47 in Brothers O'Toole as 'Judge Quincey P. Trumbell'.
Movie Released: Wed, May 16 1973
Poster of Visions...
Visions...
Richard Erdman was 47 in Visions... as 'Ellis'.
Movie Released: Tue, Oct 10 1972
Poster of The Great Man's Whiskers
The Great Man's Whiskers
Richard Erdman was 46 in The Great Man's Whiskers as 'Joseph Somerby'.
Movie Released: Tue, May 02 1972
Poster of Tora! Tora! Tora!
Tora! Tora! Tora!
Richard Erdman was 44 in Tora! Tora! Tora! as 'Colonel Edward F. French'.
Movie Released: Mon, Jan 26 1970
Poster of Rascal
Rascal
Richard Erdman was 44 in Rascal as 'Walt Dabbett'.
Movie Released: Wed, Jun 11 1969
Poster of Namu, the Killer Whale
Namu, the Killer Whale
Richard Erdman was 41 in Namu, the Killer Whale as 'Deke'.
Movie Released: Mon, Aug 01 1966
Poster of The Brass Bottle
The Brass Bottle
Richard Erdman was 38 in The Brass Bottle as 'Seymour Jenks'.
Movie Released: Wed, May 20 1964
Poster of The Small World: The Gypsy Children of Granada
The Small World: The Gypsy Children of Granada
Richard Erdman was 37 in The Small World: The Gypsy Children of Granada as 'Host and narrator'.
Movie Released: Tue, Jan 01 1963
Poster of Face of Fire
Face of Fire
Richard Erdman was 34 in Face of Fire as 'Al Williams'.
Movie Released: Sun, Aug 09 1959
Poster of Saddle the Wind
Saddle the Wind
Richard Erdman was 32 in Saddle the Wind as 'Dallas Hanson'.
Movie Released: Thu, Mar 20 1958
Poster of The Rawhide Trail
The Rawhide Trail
Richard Erdman was 32 in The Rawhide Trail as 'Rupe Pardee'.
Movie Released: Sat, Jan 25 1958
Poster of Anything Goes
Anything Goes
Richard Erdman was 30 in Anything Goes as 'Ed Brent'.
Movie Released: Fri, Apr 27 1956
Poster of Bengazi
Bengazi
Richard Erdman was 30 in Bengazi as 'Selby'.
Movie Released: Wed, Sep 14 1955
Poster of Francis in the Navy
Francis in the Navy
Richard Erdman was 30 in Francis in the Navy as 'Murph'.
Movie Released: Wed, Aug 24 1955
Poster of The Steel Lady
The Steel Lady
Richard Erdman was 28 in The Steel Lady as 'Jim Evans'.
Movie Released: Fri, Oct 09 1953
Poster of Mission Over Korea
Mission Over Korea
Richard Erdman was 28 in Mission Over Korea as 'Pvt. Swenson'.
Movie Released: Sat, Aug 01 1953
Poster of Stalag 17
Stalag 17
Richard Erdman was 27 in Stalag 17 as 'Sgt. 'Hoffy' Hoffman'.
Movie Released: Fri, May 29 1953
Poster of The Blue Gardenia
The Blue Gardenia
Richard Erdman was 27 in The Blue Gardenia as 'Al'.
Movie Released: Fri, Mar 20 1953
Poster of The Happy Time
The Happy Time
Richard Erdman was 27 in The Happy Time as 'Alfred Grattin'.
Movie Released: Thu, Oct 30 1952
Poster of Jumping Jacks
Jumping Jacks
Richard Erdman was 27 in Jumping Jacks as 'Dogface Dolan'.
Movie Released: Wed, Jun 11 1952
Poster of The San Francisco Story
The San Francisco Story
Richard Erdman was 26 in The San Francisco Story as 'Shorty'.
Movie Released: Sun, May 11 1952
Poster of Aladdin and His Lamp
Aladdin and His Lamp
Richard Erdman was 26 in Aladdin and His Lamp as 'Mirza'.
Movie Released: Sun, Feb 24 1952
Poster of The Wild Blue Yonder
The Wild Blue Yonder
Richard Erdman was 26 in The Wild Blue Yonder as 'Cpl. Frenchy'.
Movie Released: Wed, Dec 05 1951
Poster of The Stooge
The Stooge
Richard Erdman was 26 in The Stooge as 'Ben Bailey'.
Movie Released: Thu, Nov 15 1951
Poster of You're in the Navy Now
You're in the Navy Now
Richard Erdman was 25 in You're in the Navy Now as 'Ens. Chuck Dorrance'.
Movie Released: Fri, Feb 23 1951
Poster of Cry Danger
Cry Danger
Richard Erdman was 25 in Cry Danger as 'Delong'.
Movie Released: Fri, Feb 23 1951
Poster of The Men
The Men
Richard Erdman was 25 in The Men as 'Leo'.
Movie Released: Fri, Aug 25 1950
Poster of The Admiral Was a Lady
The Admiral Was a Lady
Richard Erdman was 25 in The Admiral Was a Lady as 'Oliver 'Ollie' Bonelli'.
Movie Released: Fri, Aug 04 1950
Poster of Swiss Tour
Swiss Tour
Richard Erdman was 24 in Swiss Tour as 'Eddy'.
Movie Released: Tue, Nov 29 1949
Poster of Easy Living
Easy Living
Richard Erdman was 24 in Easy Living as 'Buddy Morgan'.
Movie Released: Sat, Oct 08 1949
Poster of The Time of Your Life
The Time of Your Life
Richard Erdman was 23 in The Time of Your Life as 'Willie'.
Movie Released: Fri, Sep 03 1948
Poster of Wild Harvest
Wild Harvest
Richard Erdman was 22 in Wild Harvest as 'Mark Lewis'.
Movie Released: Fri, Sep 26 1947
Poster of That Way with Women
That Way with Women
Richard Erdman was 21 in That Way with Women as 'Eddie (as Dick Erdman)'.
Movie Released: Fri, Feb 14 1947
Poster of Nobody Lives Forever
Nobody Lives Forever
Richard Erdman was 21 in Nobody Lives Forever as 'Bellboy, The Marwood Arms'.
Movie Released: Fri, Nov 01 1946
Poster of Deception
Deception
Richard Erdman was 21 in Deception as 'Terry Spencer (uncredited)'.
Movie Released: Sat, Oct 26 1946
Poster of So You Want to Play the Horses
So You Want to Play the Horses
Richard Erdman was 21 in So You Want to Play the Horses as 'Eddie (uncredited)'.
Movie Released: Sat, Oct 05 1946
Poster of Shadow of a Woman
Shadow of a Woman
Richard Erdman was 21 in Shadow of a Woman as 'Joe, Counterman at Owl Lunch'.
Movie Released: Sat, Sep 14 1946
Poster of Janie Gets Married
Janie Gets Married
Richard Erdman was 21 in Janie Gets Married as 'Lt. 'Scooper' Nolan (as Dick Erdman)'.
Movie Released: Sat, Jun 22 1946
Poster of Too Young to Know
Too Young to Know
Richard Erdman was 20 in Too Young to Know as 'Tommy'.
Movie Released: Sat, Dec 01 1945
Poster of Danger Signal
Danger Signal
Richard Erdman was 20 in Danger Signal as 'Bunkie Taylor (as Dick Erdman)'.
Movie Released: Wed, Nov 21 1945
Poster of Star in the Night
Star in the Night
Richard Erdman was 20 in Star in the Night as 'Middle Cowboy'.
Movie Released: Sat, Oct 13 1945
Poster of Objective, Burma!
Objective, Burma!
Richard Erdman was 19 in Objective, Burma! as 'Pvt. Nebraska Hooper'.
Movie Released: Sat, Feb 17 1945
Poster of Hollywood Canteen
Hollywood Canteen
Richard Erdman was 19 in Hollywood Canteen as 'Soldier on Deck (uncredited)'.
Movie Released: Fri, Dec 15 1944
Poster of The Very Thought of You
The Very Thought of You
Richard Erdman was 19 in The Very Thought of You as 'Soda Jerk'.
Movie Released: Fri, Oct 20 1944
Poster of Musical Movieland
Musical Movieland
Richard Erdman was 19 in Musical Movieland as 'Sailor with Tour (uncredited)'.
Movie Released: Sat, Sep 09 1944
Poster of Janie
Janie
Richard Erdman was 19 in Janie as 'Scooper Nolan (as Dick Erdman)'.
Movie Released: Sat, Sep 02 1944
Poster of Mr. Skeffington
Mr. Skeffington
Richard Erdman was 18 in Mr. Skeffington as 'Western Union Boy (uncredited)'.
Movie Released: Thu, May 25 1944
Poster of The Bag
The Bag
Richard Erdman will be 93+ in The Bag as 'John Harper'.
Movie Released: Unreleased

TV Shows (Acting Roles)

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Ages in TV shows are based off the first air date and may not be accurate. View individual episode details for accurate ages
Poster of Dr. Ken
Dr. Ken
Richard Erdman was 90+ in Dr. Ken as 'Richard Erdman'.
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Fri, Oct 02 2015
Poster of Community
Community
Richard Erdman was 84+ in Community as 'Leonard'.
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Thu, Sep 17 2009
Poster of Joan of Arcadia
Joan of Arcadia
Richard Erdman was 78+ in Joan of Arcadia
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Fri, Sep 26 2003
Poster of Boomtown
Boomtown
Richard Erdman was 77+ in Boomtown as 'Kevin's Dad'.
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Sun, Sep 29 2002
Poster of The Bernie Mac Show
The Bernie Mac Show
Richard Erdman was 76+ in The Bernie Mac Show as 'Frank'.
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Wed, Nov 14 2001
Poster of Judging Amy
Judging Amy
Richard Erdman was 74+ in Judging Amy as 'Mr. Callahan'.
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Sun, Sep 19 1999
Poster of Felicity
Felicity
Richard Erdman was 73+ in Felicity as 'Howie'.
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Tue, Sep 29 1998
Poster of Batman: The Animated Series
Batman: The Animated Series
Richard Erdman was 67+ in Batman: The Animated Series as 'Elliot (voice)'.
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Sat, Sep 05 1992
Poster of Beverly Hills, 90210
Beverly Hills, 90210
Richard Erdman was 65+ in Beverly Hills, 90210
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Thu, Oct 04 1990
Poster of Wings
Wings
Richard Erdman was 64+ in Wings as 'Howard Banks'.
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Thu, Apr 19 1990
Poster of DuckTales
DuckTales
Richard Erdman was 62+ in DuckTales as 'Mayor Rufus B. Pinfeathers (voice), King Arty (voice)'.
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Fri, Sep 18 1987
Poster of Murder, She Wrote
Murder, She Wrote
Richard Erdman was 59+ in Murder, She Wrote as 'Jonathan, Eggman'.
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Sun, Sep 30 1984
Poster of Remington Steele
Remington Steele
Richard Erdman was 57+ in Remington Steele as 'Bert the Coroner'.
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Fri, Oct 01 1982
Poster of Cheers
Cheers
Richard Erdman was 57+ in Cheers as 'Duncan Fitzgerald'.
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Thu, Sep 30 1982
Poster of Space Stars
Space Stars
Richard Erdman was 56+ in Space Stars as 'Additional Voices (voice)'.
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Sat, Sep 12 1981
Poster of The Amazing Spider-Man
The Amazing Spider-Man
Richard Erdman was 52+ in The Amazing Spider-Man
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Wed, Apr 05 1978
Poster of Lou Grant
Lou Grant
Richard Erdman was 52+ in Lou Grant
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Tue, Sep 20 1977
Poster of Quincy, M.E.
Quincy, M.E.
Richard Erdman was 51+ in Quincy, M.E.
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Sun, Oct 03 1976
Poster of The Bionic Woman
The Bionic Woman
Richard Erdman was 50+ in The Bionic Woman
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Wed, Jan 14 1976
Poster of The Six Million Dollar Man
The Six Million Dollar Man
Richard Erdman was 48+ in The Six Million Dollar Man as 'Slayton, Vernon'.
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Fri, Jan 18 1974
Poster of Police Story
Police Story
Richard Erdman was 47+ in Police Story
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Tue, Mar 20 1973
Poster of Here's Lucy
Here's Lucy
Richard Erdman was 43+ in Here's Lucy as 'Clerk'.
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Mon, Sep 23 1968
Poster of Mayberry R.F.D.
Mayberry R.F.D.
Richard Erdman was 43+ in Mayberry R.F.D. as 'Frank Wylie'.
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Mon, Sep 23 1968
Poster of Mr. Terrific
Mr. Terrific
Richard Erdman was 41+ in Mr. Terrific as 'Manny'.
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Mon, Jan 09 1967
Poster of That Girl
That Girl
Richard Erdman was 41+ in That Girl
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Thu, Sep 08 1966
Poster of I Dream of Jeannie
I Dream of Jeannie
Richard Erdman was 40+ in I Dream of Jeannie as 'Store Manager'.
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Sat, Sep 18 1965
Poster of The Wild Wild West
The Wild Wild West
Richard Erdman was 40+ in The Wild Wild West as 'Mordecai Krone'.
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Fri, Sep 17 1965
Poster of Hogan's Heroes
Hogan's Heroes
Richard Erdman was 40+ in Hogan's Heroes as 'Walter Hobson'.
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Fri, Sep 17 1965
Poster of Green Acres
Green Acres
Richard Erdman was 40+ in Green Acres
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Wed, Sep 15 1965
Poster of Gomer Pyle, U.S.M.C.
Gomer Pyle, U.S.M.C.
Richard Erdman was 39+ in Gomer Pyle, U.S.M.C.
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Fri, Sep 25 1964
Poster of Petticoat Junction
Petticoat Junction
Richard Erdman was 38+ in Petticoat Junction as 'Colonel Millbank'.
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Tue, Sep 24 1963
Poster of The Beverly Hillbillies
The Beverly Hillbillies
Richard Erdman was 37+ in The Beverly Hillbillies
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Wed, Sep 26 1962
Poster of Saints and Sinners
Saints and Sinners
Richard Erdman was 37+ in Saints and Sinners as 'Klugie'.
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Mon, Sep 17 1962
Poster of The Dick Van Dyke Show
The Dick Van Dyke Show
Richard Erdman was 36+ in The Dick Van Dyke Show as 'Buck Brown'.
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Tue, Oct 03 1961
Poster of Mister Ed
Mister Ed
Richard Erdman was 35+ in Mister Ed
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Thu, Jan 05 1961
Poster of The Tab Hunter Show
The Tab Hunter Show
Richard Erdman was 35+ in The Tab Hunter Show as 'Richard Fairfield III'.
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Sun, Sep 18 1960
Poster of Not for Hire
Not for Hire
Richard Erdman was 34+ in Not for Hire
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Fri, Oct 23 1959
Poster of The Twilight Zone
The Twilight Zone
Richard Erdman was 34+ in The Twilight Zone as 'Patrick McNulty'.
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Fri, Oct 02 1959
Poster of Perry Mason
Perry Mason
Richard Erdman was 32+ in Perry Mason as 'Arthur Binney, Jim West, Charles (Monty) Montrose, Harry Niles, Ben Lucas, Jud Bennett'.
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Sat, Sep 21 1957
Poster of Panic!
Panic!
Richard Erdman was 31+ in Panic!
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Tue, Mar 05 1957
Poster of West Point
West Point
Richard Erdman was 31+ in West Point
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Fri, Oct 05 1956
Poster of Matinee Theater
Matinee Theater
Richard Erdman was 30+ in Matinee Theater
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Mon, Oct 31 1955
Poster of Alfred Hitchcock Presents
Alfred Hitchcock Presents
Richard Erdman was 30+ in Alfred Hitchcock Presents as 'Charlie Brown'.
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Sun, Oct 02 1955
Poster of Navy Log
Navy Log
Richard Erdman was 30+ in Navy Log
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Tue, Sep 20 1955
Poster of Science Fiction Theatre
Science Fiction Theatre
Richard Erdman was 29+ in Science Fiction Theatre
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Sat, Apr 09 1955
Poster of December Bride
December Bride
Richard Erdman was 29+ in December Bride
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Mon, Oct 04 1954
Poster of Where's Raymond?
Where's Raymond?
Richard Erdman was 28+ in Where's Raymond? as 'Pete Morrisey'.
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Thu, Oct 08 1953
Poster of Cavalcade of America
Cavalcade of America
Richard Erdman was 27+ in Cavalcade of America as 'Harry Jordan'.
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Wed, Oct 01 1952
Poster of Schlitz Playhouse of Stars
Schlitz Playhouse of Stars
Richard Erdman was 26+ in Schlitz Playhouse of Stars as 'Eddie McGuire'.
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Fri, Oct 05 1951