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Born | Richard Theodore Adams March 17, 1890
New York City, U.S. |
Died | September 24, 1973
Los Angeles, California, U.S. | (aged 83)
Resting place | Chapel Of The Pines Crematory |
Occupation | Actor |
Years active | 1926–1952 |
Spouse | Charlotte Adams |
Richard Theodore Adams [1] (March 17, 1890 – September 24, 1973) [2] was an American film actor who appeared in nearly 200 films between 1926 and 1952.
Adams was born in New York City. [1] He appeared with his parents in their vaudeville act and later attended Cornell University. [1] He served in World War I and World War II in the US Navy. [1]
Adams' film career spanned more than three decades and included roles "on both sides of the law". [3] He worked primarily in B-Westerns, often as a villain. Studios for which he worked included Monogram and PRC, and he was often seen in films that starred Johnny Mack Brown or Bob Steele. [2] He also appeared in serials, including The Mysterious Pilot (1937), Holt of the Secret Service (1941), Daredevils of the West (1943), and King of the Rocket Men (1949). [3]
Late in his career, Adams acted on television Westerns, including The Cisco Kid, Cowboy G-Men, and The Lone Ranger. [2] On September 24, 1973, Adams died in Los Angeles, California, at age 83. [1] His remains were cremated and are interred at Chapel of the Pines Crematory in Los Angeles. [4]