Richard Schaal facts for kids
Quick facts for kids
Richard Schaal
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Schaal in 1975
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| Born | May 5, 1928 Chicago, Illinois, US
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| Died | November 4, 2014 (aged 86) Los Angeles, California, US
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| Occupation | Actor |
| Spouse(s) |
Tasha Brittain
(m. 1980; div. 1989) |
| Children | Wendy Schaal |
Richard Schaal (born May 5, 1928 – died November 4, 2014) was an American actor. He was known for his work in movies and on television. Richard was born in Chicago, Illinois.
Becoming an Actor
In 1962, Richard Schaal joined a famous comedy group in Chicago called The Second City. This group was well-known for its funny sketches and improv shows. Improv is when actors make up scenes and characters on the spot! Richard became very good at this kind of comedy.
He appeared in many popular TV shows in the 1970s. On The Mary Tyler Moore Show, he played several different characters. These included Howard Arnell and even a funny character named Chuckles the Clown. He also played different roles on The Bob Newhart Show.
Richard Schaal was a regular on the TV show Phyllis. He played the character Leo Heatherton in 23 episodes. He also worked with his wife at the time, actress Valerie Harper, on The Mary Tyler Moore Show and Rhoda. His very first TV appearance with Mary Tyler Moore was in 1966 on The Dick Van Dyke Show. In 1983, he had a repeating role in the show Just Our Luck.
About His Life
Richard Schaal was born on May 5, 1928, in Chicago. His father, Victor Cornelius Schaal, worked as a machinist. His mother, Margaret Schaal, was a telephone operator.
Richard was married three times. His first wife was Lois Treacy. His second wife was actress Valerie Harper. His third wife was Tasha Brittain. With Lois Treacy, he had one child, who is also an American actress named Wendy Schaal.
Richard Schaal passed away on November 4, 2014, in Los Angeles, California. He was 86 years old. He was buried in Forest Lawn Memorial Park in Los Angeles.
Movies and TV Shows
Richard Schaal acted in many movies and TV shows. Here are some of them:
Movies
| Year | Title | Role |
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| 1966 | The Russians Are Coming, the Russians Are Coming | Oscar Maxwell |
| 1969 | The Virgin President | Hugh Mugababy |
| 1969 | The Cube | The Man in the Cube |
| 1972 | Slaughterhouse-Five | Howard W. Campbell Jr. |
| 1973 | Steelyard Blues | Zoo Official Mel |
| 1974 | A Knife for the Ladies | Ainalls |
| 1979 | Americathon | Jerry |
| 1980 | The Hollywood Knights | Nevans |
| 1982 | O'Hara's Wife | Jerry Brad |
| 1985 | Once Bitten | Mr. Kendall |
TV Shows
| Year | Title | Role | Notes |
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| 1966 | The Dick Van Dyke Show | Stevie Parsons | Episode: "Dear Sally Rogers" (as Dick Schall) |
| 1967 | That Girl | Lost & Found Man | Episode: "Gone with the Breeze" (as Dick Schall) |
| 1969 | I Dream of Jeannie | Marvin Oglethorpe | Episode: "Jeannie and the Secret Weapon" (as Dick Schaal) |
| 1970 | The Mary Tyler Moore Show | various, including Chuckles the Clown | 4 episodes |
| 1973 | The Partridge Family | Michaelangelo Rezo | Episode: "Me and My Shadow" |
| 1974 | The Rockford Files | Leonard Blair | Ep: "Caledonia,It's Worth a Fortune!" |
| 1975–1976 | Phyllis | Leo Heatherton | Main cast (season 1) |
| 1983 | Just Our Luck | Chuck | Main cast |
| 1988–1989 | Almost Grown | Dick Long | Main cast |
