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Sy Richardson
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| Born | 1941 (age 83–84) Cincinnati, Ohio, U.S.
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| Education | Kennedy–King College (AA) University of Colorado Boulder (BS) |
| Occupation | Actor |
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 United States Navy |
Sy Richardson (born in 1941) is an American actor who has appeared in many movies and TV shows. He has also written screenplays for films. One of the movies he wrote was Posse in 1993.
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Early Life and Education
Sy Richardson was born in Cincinnati, Ohio. He grew up in Chicago. He went to Farragut Career Academy for his schooling. After that, he served in the United States Navy for two years.
He continued his education after his time in the Navy. In 1972, he earned an associate degree in black history and music from Kennedy–King College. Later, in 1975, he received a Bachelor of Science degree in journalism from the University of Colorado Boulder. He focused on advertising during his studies there.
Acting Career Highlights
Sy Richardson started his acting career in movies in 1977. He became well-known for appearing in several films directed by Alex Cox. These movies include Repo Man, Sid and Nancy, Straight to Hell, and Walker.
He also played the character "Turbo" in the 1990 movie Tripwire. On television, he had a regular role as the coroner in the TV series Pushing Daisies. He also appeared in other popular films like They Live and Colors.
Selected Film Appearances
Sy Richardson has acted in many films over the years. Here are some of his notable movie roles:
| Year | Title | Role | Notes |
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| 1984 | Repo Man | Lite | |
| 1986 | Sid and Nancy | Methadone Caseworker | |
| 1987 | Straight to Hell | Norwood | |
| 1987 | Walker | Capt. Hornsby | |
| 1988 | Colors | Bailey | |
| 1988 | They Live | Black Revolutionary | |
| 1989 | Three Fugitives | Tucker | |
| 1989 | Tripwire | Turbo | |
| 1990 | To Sleep with Anger | Marsh | |
| 1993 | Posse | Shepherd | Also screenwriter |
| 2001 | Human Nature | Police detective | |
| 2007 | Searchers 2.0 | Fritz Frobisher | |
| 2010 | Our Family Wedding | Sonny | |
| 2011 | Larry Crowne | Avery |
Selected Television Appearances
Sy Richardson has also been a part of many television shows. Here are some of his roles on TV:
| Year | Title | Role | Notes |
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| 1985 | Hill Street Blues | Baggage Attendant | Episode: "In the Belly of the Bus" |
| 1990 | Wings | Luther | Episode: "Return to Nantucket: Part 1" |
| 1992 | Cheers | Gordon | Episode: "No Rest for the Woody" |
| 1997 | Malcolm & Eddie | Mr. Brooks | Episode: "Jugglin'" |
| 1999 | Becker | Mr. Duncan | Episode: "Limits & Boundaries" |
| 2003 | ER | Coleman | Episode: "Out of Africa" |
| 2005 | The Shield | Brother William | Episode: "Insurgents" |
| 2007–2009 | Pushing Daisies | Coroner | 12 episodes |
| 2013 | NCIS | Lester | Episode: "Hit and Run" |
| 2020 | Family Reunion | Brother Franklin | Episode: "Remember Our Parents' Wedding?" |
