Richard Tucker

From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia Richard Tucker (June 4, 1884 – December 5, 1942) was an American actor. Tucker was born in Brooklyn, New York, in 1884. Appearing in 266 films between 1911 and 1940, he was the first official member of the Screen Actors Guild (SAG) and a founding member of SAG's Board of Directors. Tucker died in Woodland Hills, Los Angeles from a heart attack. He is interred at Forest Lawn Memorial Park, in an unmarked niche in Great Mausoleum, Columbarium of Faith.
- Known for
- Acting
- Born
- 1884-06-03 · Brooklyn [now in New York City], New York, USA
- Died
- 1942-12-05
Known for
- Wings (1927) — Air Commander
- The Jazz Singer (1927) — Harry Lee
- Libeled Lady (1936) — Barker (uncredited)
- Shall We Dance (1937) — Mr. Russell (uncredited)
- The Tonight Show Starring Johnny Carson (1962) — Self
- Pack Up Your Troubles (1932) — Mr. Smith
- Flash Gordon (1936) — Professor Gordon
- Road to Singapore (1940) — Officer on Ship (uncredited)
- The Black Camel (1931) — Wilkie Ballou (uncredited)
- The Bat Whispers (1930) — Mr. Bell
- Midnight Mary (1933) — Club Imperial Manager (uncredited)
- Sadie McKee (1934) — Dr. Patrick (uncredited)
- Baby Take a Bow (1934) — Mr. Joseph Carson
- The Road to Ruin (1934) — Mr. Dixon
- Something to Sing About (1937) — Blaine
- The Benson Murder Case (1930) — Anthony Benson