Richard Burgi
Richard Burgi
Biography
Richard William Burgi is an American actor known for his work in television and film. He was born on July 30, 1958, in Montclair, New Jersey. Burgi has appeared in numerous TV shows and movies, often playing roles that showcase his versatility as an actor. Burgi's acting career began in the late 1980s with guest appearances on popular TV shows such as "Murder, She Wrote," "Matlock," and "The Flash." He gained recognition for his role as Chad Rollo on the soap opera "Another World" from 1986 to 1988. One of Burgi's most notable roles came in 1995 when he joined the cast of the popular primetime soap opera "Melrose Place." He portrayed the character of Kyle McBride, a charismatic and complex doctor, from the show's fourth season until its final season in 1999. His performance on "Melrose Place" earned him a dedicated fan base and solidified his presence on television. Following his success on "Melrose Place," Burgi continued to make appearances on various TV shows such as "The Sentinel," "24," "Desperate Housewives," and "Harper's Island." He often portrayed characters with layers and intensity, ranging from heroic figures to villains. In addition to his television work, Richard Burgi has also appeared in several films. Some of his notable movie credits include "Cellular," "In Her Shoes," and "Hostel: Part II." Burgi has demonstrated his talent beyond acting and has also worked as a voice actor. He provided the voice for the character of Jerry Langford in the video game adaptation of the film "The King of Comedy." While Burgi has primarily worked in television and film, he has also made appearances in theater productions, showcasing his versatility as a performer. In his personal life, Richard Burgi has been married twice. He was previously married to Lori Kahn from 1995 to 2002, and they have two children together. In 2012, he married Liliana Lopez, and they have one child.
Known For
Actor
as Macklemore Fuentes
as Cyrus Slanton
as CIA Director Phillips
as Michael Finn
as Narrator
as Nathan Andrews
as President Ford
as Henry
as Todd Taymor
as Doctor Sylvan
as Howard Samford
as John Winston
as Michael Decker
as Kopeckny
as John
as Charles
as Landlord/Sheriff
as Tony Cameron
as Henri
as Logan
as Henry Jenkins
as Desmond
as Charlie Young
as Councilman Tommy Mancini
as Dr. William Grant
as Timothy
as Officer Bracke
as Self
as Thomas Wellington
as Charlie Turner
as Bill Kinkade
as Self
as Josiah Leavitt
as Todd
as Michael Johnson
as Clyde Decker
as Morris
as Joe Cleeman
as Jim Danvers
as Nick
as Ben Kramer
as Billy Westin
as Craig Martin
as Captain Dax
as Detective Francis Kirk
as William Shaw
as Karl Mayer
as Ted Davis
as Randall Hammond
as Vince Peterson
as Randall Stafford
as Lieutenant Womack
as Paul Donovan
as Alan York
as Kevin Carroll
as Captain Vincent Hunter
as Rick Weston
as Richard Morgan
as Michael Cassidy
as Dr. J.D. Scanlon
as Nicholas 'Nick' David Farrell
as Poacher #1 (voice)
as Mark
as Robert Gallatin
as Jim Ellison
as Al Keegan
as Frank
as Detective Mack Wolfe
as Lane Cassidy
as Curtis Bohannan / Deadly Nightshade
as Curtis Bohannan
as Ben
as Ashland Locke
as Paul Hornsby
Producer
as Executive Producer