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Allan Rich

Allan Rich

Allan Rich (born Benjamin Norman Schultz; (February 8, 1926 – August 22, 2020) was an American character actor, author and activist. Allan Rich was one of the many alleged communist sympathizers blacklisted in the 1950s Hollywood blacklist. He mentored Rene Russo in the world of acting and also played a judge in Hill Street Blues. Rich was the co-founder of non-profit organization We Care About Kids, which produces educational short films for middle and high school youths. Description above from the Wikipedia article Allan Rich, licensed under CC-BY-SA, full list of contributors on Wikipedia.

Known for

The Last Laugh
The Last Laugh
2016 • Self
Wish I Was Here
Wish I Was Here
2014 • Rabbi Twersky
Troupers
2011
Father and Son
Father and Son
2010
The Last Word
The Last Word
2008 • Francis
My Sexiest Year
My Sexiest Year
2007 • Papa
Rise: Blood Hunter
Rise: Blood Hunter
2007 • Harrison
The Memory Thief
The Memory Thief
2007 • Zvi

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Wish I Was Here
Wish I Was Here
2014 • Rabbi Twersky
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The Last Word
The Last Word
2008 • Francis
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The Alibi
The Alibi
2006 • Klump
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The Burial Society
The Burial Society
2002 • Hy Leibowitz
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Skippy
Skippy
2001 • Gordan Gates
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Amistad
Amistad
1997 • Judge Juttson
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Out to Sea
Out to Sea
1997 • Sebastian
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The Rich Man's Wife
The Rich Man's Wife
1996 • Bill Adolphe
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Jack
Jack
1996 • Dr. Benfante
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Two Much
Two Much
1995 • Reverend Larrabee
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Disclosure
Disclosure
1994 • Ben Heller
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Quiz Show
Quiz Show
1994 • Robert Kintner
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Amore!
Amore!
1993 • Studio Executive #1
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Nickel & Dime
Nickel & Dime
1992 • Bernie Stadler
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Guilty by Suspicion
Guilty by Suspicion
1991 • Leonard Marks
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Ragin Cajun
Ragin Cajun
1991 • Regetti
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Matters of the Heart
Matters of the Heart
1990 • Boston Official
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Betsy's Wedding
Betsy's Wedding
1990 • Nate Tobias
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Another Chance
Another Chance
1989 • J.R. Jacobs
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Checking Out
Checking Out
1988 • Dr. Haskell
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Bad Guys
Bad Guys
1986 • Luigi Constantine
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Kidco
Kidco
1984 • Jim Clark
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Frances
Frances
1982 • Mr. Bebe
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The Entity
The Entity
1982 • Dr. Walcott
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The Ordeal of Bill Carney
The Ordeal of Bill Carney
1981 • Judge Stanley Mosk
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Chicago Story
Chicago Story
1981 • G.W. Rosen
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A Gun in the House
A Gun in the House
1981 • Roy Grutman
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Gideon's Trumpet
Gideon's Trumpet
1980 • Tobias Simon
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Hero at Large
Hero at Large
1980 • Marty Fields
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The Frisco Kid
The Frisco Kid
1979 • Mr. Bialik
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Voices
Voices
1979 • Montrose Meier
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The Millionaire
The Millionaire
1978 • George Jelks
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Uncle Joe Shannon
Uncle Joe Shannon
1978 • Dr. Clark
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A Killing Affair
A Killing Affair
1977 • Capt. Bullis
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The Hostage Heart
The Hostage Heart
1977 • Dr. Motzkin
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Terraces
Terraces
1977 • Mr. Vogel
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Tail Gunner Joe
Tail Gunner Joe
1977 • Ray Jenkins
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The Happy Hooker
The Happy Hooker
1975 • Desk Sergeant
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Strike Force
Strike Force
1975 • Police Commissioner
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The Gambler
The Gambler
1974 • Bernie
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Serpico
Serpico
1973 • D. A. Tauber
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Allan Rich – Biography, Known For & Filmography