Stan Kirsch facts for kids
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Stan Kirsch
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Born |
Stanley Benjamin Kirsch, Jr.
July 15, 1968 |
Died | January 11, 2020 |
(aged 51)
Occupation | Actor, screenwriter, director, acting coach |
Spouse(s) |
Kristyn Green
(m. 2009) |
Stanley Benjamin Kirsch, Jr. (born July 15, 1968 – died January 11, 2020) was an American actor, screenwriter, director, and acting coach. He was known for his roles in TV shows like Highlander: The Series and Friends.
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About Stan Kirsch
Stan Kirsch was born in New York City, New York. He started acting when he was very young. At just 4 years old, he appeared in commercials for Campbell's soup. Later, he was in the TV series Riders in the Sky. He also appeared on the soap opera General Hospital in 1992. Stan Kirsch made guest appearances in other popular TV shows. These included JAG, Family Law, and Friends.
His Role as Richie Ryan
Stan Kirsch's most famous role was as Richie Ryan. He played this character in the TV series Highlander: The Series. He joined the show in 1992. He was a regular cast member until 1997. He made one final appearance in the show's very last episode in 1998.
Directing and Coaching
In 2004, Stan Kirsch started directing and producing films. His first film as a director and producer was Straight Eye: The Movie. In 2008, he opened his own acting school. It was called Stan Kirsch Studios. He helped many actors learn and improve their skills there.
Stan Kirsch's Work
Stan Kirsch worked on many different projects. He acted in both movies and television shows. He also wrote and directed some of his own work.
Movies
- 1998: Reason Thirteen (Short film) as Michael
- 1999: Shark in a Bottle as Punk #1
- 2000: The Flunky as Sammy Bestone
- 2004: Shallow Ground as Stuart Dempsey
- 2004: Straight Eye: The Movie (Short film, writer, director) as Sonny
- 2005: Deep Rescue as Kevin
Television Shows
- 1991: Riders in the Sky as Axl
- 1992–1997: Highlander: The Series as Richie Ryan
- 1992: CBS Schoolbreak Special as Steve
- 1992: The Streets of Beverly Hills (TV Movie) as Kenny Street
- 1995: Friends as Ethan
- 1995: ABC Afterschool Special as Matt
- 1996–2001: JAG as Lieutenant Ferrari / Ensign Frank Cody
- 1996: Home Song (TV Movie) as Kent Arens
- 1998: The Sky's On Fire (TV Movie) as Chuck
- 1999: Love Boat: The Next Wave as Vince
- 1999: Beyond Belief, fact or fiction
- 2000: Family Law as Rick Quinn
- 2002: First Monday as David Dahl Washington Post Reporter
- 2021: Invincible as Robot & Red Rush
See also
In Spanish: Stan Kirsch para niños