Richard Gilliland

Last updated 08 January 2024

Richard Gilliland (1950-2021)
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Richard Gilliland

Born: Monday 23rd January 1950
Died: 2021 (age: 70)

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Richard Gilliland is an American television and movie actor.

Gilliland was born in Fort WorthTexas. He appeared onscreen in the 1970s. Notable appearances include ThirtysomethingParty of FiveLittle Women, and a recurring role on Designing Women (where he met his wife Jean Smart, who starred as Charlene in that series). The couple has one son, Connor. Richard recently played Ellis Kapp on The Unit and Captain Stan Cotter on 24 while his wife Jean Smart played the First Lady Martha Logan in season 5. (He was in episode 2:00am to 3:00am). Gilliland is best friends with actor Joe Mantegna.

Gilliland is also very active in the theatre. Recent credits include Balancing Act, with Yeardley Smith and I Remember You, with Tony Danza; both at Garry Marshall's Falcon Theatre. He studied at the Goodman School of Drama, Playwright's Kitchen Ensemble and spent four seasons at summer stock.