Richard Lawson
Richard Lee Lawson (born March 7, 1947) is an American actor who has starred in movies and on television. He is perhaps best known for his roles in genre films; he portrayed Ryan in the 1982 film Poltergeist, and Dr. Ben Taylor in the 1983 NBC miniseries V.
Known for
Aftershock: The Nicole P. Bell Story
2025 • Al Sharpton
Will I See You Again?
2024
Tyler Perry's Divorce in the Black
2024 • Clarence
CHAAW: Chapter 1
2023 • Chief of Police
A Holiday Chance
2021 • Garvin
Not Alone
2021 • Dr. James Clay
North Hollywood
2021 • Adolf's Dad
Always a Bridesmaid
2019 • Carlton Blakeston Sr.
Full filmography
Maniac Magee
View movie2003 • Mr. Beale
