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Richard Bull(1924-2014)

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Richard Bull in Little House on the Prairie (1974)
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Richard Bull was born on 26 June 1924 in Zion, Illinois, USA. He was an actor, known for Little House on the Prairie (1974), Sugar (2008) and The Andromeda Strain (1971). He was married to Barbara Collentine. He died on 3 February 2014 in Calabasas, California, USA.
BornJune 26, 1924
DiedFebruary 3, 2014(89)
BornJune 26, 1924
DiedFebruary 3, 2014(89)
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    • 1 nomination total

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Known for

Melissa Sue Anderson, Melissa Gilbert, Michael Landon, Karen Grassle, Richard Bull, Sidney Greenbush, Jonathan Gilbert, Rachel Lindsay Greenbush, and Katherine MacGregor in Little House on the Prairie (1974)
Little House on the Prairie
7.5
TV Series
  • Nels Oleson
Algenis Perez Soto in Sugar (2008)
Sugar
7.2
  • Earl Higgins
  • 2008
James Olson and Robert Soto in The Andromeda Strain (1971)
The Andromeda Strain
7.2
  • Air Force Major
  • 1971
Steve McQueen and Faye Dunaway in The Thomas Crown Affair (1968)
The Thomas Crown Affair
6.9
  • Booth Guard
  • 1968

Credits

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Actor

  • Kelsey Grammer, Connie Nielsen, Sanaa Lathan, Kathleen Robertson, Jeff Hephner, Jonathan Groff, and Hannah Ware in Boss (2011)
    Boss
    8.1
    TV Series
    • Elderly Farmer
    • 2011
  • Osso Bucco (2008)
    Osso Bucco
    5.7
    • Old Man Diner
    • 2008
  • Jenny McCarthy-Wahlberg and Larry the Cable Guy in Witless Protection (2008)
    Witless Protection
    3.4
    • Sheriff Smoot
    • 2008
  • Algenis Perez Soto in Sugar (2008)
    Sugar
    7.2
    • Earl Higgins
    • 2008
  • Let's Go to Prison (2006)
    Let's Go to Prison
    5.9
    • Board Member #2
    • 2006
  • Normal (2003)
    Normal
    7.1
    TV Movie
    • Roy Sr. - Roy's Father
    • 2003
  • The Secret
    6.8
    • Grandpa
    • 2001
  • Richard Bull and Barbara Collentine in A Day in a Life (2000)
    A Day in a Life
    6.3
    • Will
    • 2000
  • Anthony Edwards, Julianna Margulies, Ming-Na Wen, Noah Wyle, Laura Innes, Alex Kingston, Eriq La Salle, Kellie Martin, Paul McCrane, Michael Michele, Erik Palladino, Maura Tierney, and Goran Visnjic in ER (1994)
    ER
    7.9
    TV Series
    • Nice Old Man on El
    • 1999
  • Where Pigeons Go to Die (1990)
    Where Pigeons Go to Die
    7.2
    TV Movie
    • Dr. Sand
    • 1990
  • Lee Horsley in Paradise (1988)
    Paradise
    7.9
    TV Series
    • Judge Hollister
    • 1989
  • Annie Potts, Delta Burke, Jean Smart, and Dixie Carter in Designing Women (1986)
    Designing Women
    7.3
    TV Series
    • Everett Anders
    • 1988
  • Michael Landon in Highway to Heaven (1984)
    Highway to Heaven
    6.9
    TV Series
    • Judge Wagner
    • Doctor
    • 1985–1988
  • Michael Paré and Michael Beck in Houston Knights (1987)
    Houston Knights
    7.3
    TV Series
    • Pastor Tyler
    • 1987
  • Robert Clohessy, Michael Warren, and Bruce Weitz in Hill Street Blues (1981)
    Hill Street Blues
    8.2
    TV Series
    • Mr. Furillo
    • 1985–1986

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Personal details

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  • Born
    • June 26, 1924
    • Zion, Illinois, USA
  • Died
    • February 3, 2014
    • Calabasas, California, USA(pneumonia)
  • Spouse
    • Barbara CollentineApril 17, 1948 - February 3, 2014 (his death)
  • Parents
      Pearl Smith Biddle
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    • 1 Article

Did you know

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  • Trivia
    Kept in touch with Katherine MacGregor (Harriet Olesen) and Alison Arngrim (Nellie Olesen) from the cast of Little House on the Prairie (1974).
  • Quotes
    Peter Falk was a nice man and a good actor
  • Nickname
    • Dick

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  • When did Richard Bull die?
    February 3, 2014
  • How did Richard Bull die?
    Pneumonia
  • How old was Richard Bull when he died?
    89 years old
  • Where did Richard Bull die?
    Calabasas, California, USA
  • When was Richard Bull born?
    June 26, 1924

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