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Richard Romanus
★ Acting

Richard Romanus

1943 – 2023 · Barre, Vermont, USA · Active 1966–2003

Richard Romanus, born in Barre, Vermont in 1943, is known for his contributions to cult cinema, particularly in the 1970s and 1980s. He appears in The Ghastly Ones (1968), where his performance adds a unique flavor to the film's blend of horror and dark comedy. Romanus also showcases his range in The Dion Brothers (1974) and Russian Roulette (1975), both of which highlight his ability to navigate the gritty narratives of exploitation cinema. His role in Strangers Kiss (1983) further cements his place in the pantheon of cult film actors, bringing depth to the erotic thriller genre.

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Pandemonium

Pandemonium

1982 ★ 4.6
as Jarrett

A former high school student who always wanted to be a cheerleader decides to reopen the cheerleading program at her former high school after years of closure for being targeted by a serial killer.

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Filmography

66 credits
2000s 2 credits
2003
Movie ★ 6.6
2001
Nailed as Uncle Robert
Movie ★ 4.7
1990s 13 credits
1999
Providence as Dr. Paul Gavins
TV ★ 6.7
1999
The Sopranos as Richard La Penna
TV ★ 8.7
1998
Urban Relics as Charlie Shivers
Movie ★ 9.0
1998
Movie ★ 6.3
1995
Movie ★ 7.1
1995
Charlie Grace as Rudy Novak
TV ★ 8.0
1994
Chicago Hope as Anthony Travelli
TV ★ 7.3
1993
Point of No Return as Fahd Bahktiar
Movie ★ 6.2
1993
Diagnosis: Murder as Dr. Ed Quiller
TV ★ 7.1
1992
To Protect and Serve as Captain Malouf
Movie ★ 4.8
1991
Oscar as Vendettii
Movie ★ 6.4
1991
Movie ★ 9.0
1990
Northern Exposure as Lowell Grippo
TV ★ 7.9
1980s 29 credits
1988
The Couch Trip as Harvey Michaels
Movie ★ 5.5
1988
Hollywood Heartbreak as Niles Gregory
Movie ★ 5.5
1987
Ghost of a Chance as Julio Mendez
Movie ★ 5.6
1987
TV ★ 6.2
1986
Murphy's Law as Frank Vincenzo
Movie ★ 6.1
1985
MacGyver as Joey Bennett
TV ★ 7.7
1985
MacGyver as James Crowe
TV ★ 7.7
1985
TV ★ 7.7
1984
Protocol as Emir
Movie ★ 5.5
1984
Second Sight: A Love Story as Dr. Ross Harkin
Movie ★ 7.0
1984
More Than Murder as Bordante
Movie ★ 4.6
1984
Tales from the Darkside as Frank Bigalow
TV ★ 7.2
1984
Hunter as Nathan 'Nate' Demarest
TV ★ 7.1
1983
Strangers Kiss as Frank Silva
Movie ★ 5.0
1983
The A-Team as Jackie Martell
TV ★ 7.5
1983
The A-Team as Tommy Tedesco
TV ★ 7.5
1982
Hey Good Lookin' as Vinnie (voice)
Movie ★ 5.6
1982
Pandemonium as Jarrett
Movie ★ 4.7
1982
TV ★ 6.8
1982
Cagney & Lacey as Hassan bin Moqtadi / Det. Sal Caprio
TV ★ 7.0
1982
TV ★ 6.3
1981
Heavy Metal as Harry Canyon (voice)
Movie ★ 6.5
1981
TV ★ 7.6
1981
Strike Force as Lieutenant Charlie Gunzer
TV ★ 7.5
1981
Foul Play as Captain Vito Lombardi
TV ★ 5.0
1980
Sitting Ducks as Moose Joe Mastaki
Movie ★ 4.8
1980
Tenspeed and Brown Shoe as Crazy Tommy Tedesco
TV ★ 6.8
1970s 13 credits
1979
Movie ★ 3.7
1979
TV ★ 6.9
1977
Wizards as Weehawk (voice)
Movie ★ 6.2
1977
Night Terror as The Killer
Movie ★ 6.4
1976
Charlie's Angels as Roy David
TV ★ 6.7
1975
Russian Roulette as Raymond "Rags" Ragulia
Movie ★ 5.1
1975
Starsky & Hutch as Sonny Watson
TV ★ 7.3
1974
Movie ★ 5.5
1974
TV ★ 6.2
1974
The Rockford Files as Sean Innes
TV ★ 7.6
1973
Mean Streets as Michael Longo
Movie ★ 7.1
1973
Kojak as Det. Sam Calucci
TV ★ 7.1
1970
Night Chase as Young Fisherman
Movie ★ 5.9
1960s 3 credits
1968
Movie ★ 4.2
1968
Hawaii Five-O as Johnny Noah
TV ★ 7.2
1966
TV ★ 7.6
s 1 credit
Outtakes as Morty
Movie
Crew Credits
1990s 4 credits
1999
If You Believe Executive Producer
Movie ★ 7.4
1999
Movie ★ 7.4
1998
Giving Up the Ghost Executive Producer
Movie ★ 6.3
1998
Movie ★ 6.3
1980s 1 credit
1980
Sitting Ducks Original Music Composer
Movie ★ 4.8