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Darren McGavin (born William Lyle Richardson; May 7, 1922 – February 25, 2006) was an American actor. McGavin began his career working as a set painter for Columbia Pictures.
Darren McGavin was born William Lyle Richardson on May 7, 1922, in Spokane, Washington, to Grace Mitton (Bogart) and Reed D. Richardson. His mother was from Ontario, Canada. He received his dramatic arts training at New York's Neighborhood Playhouse and the Actors Studio, and debuted on screen in an uncredited role in A Song to Remember (1945) .
- May 7, 1922
- February 25, 2006
May 1, 2008 · He was born William Lyle Richardson in Spokane, Washington, and we knew him as Darren McGavin. What’s in a name? The instant mind recognition of a red-haired, freckled-faced actor with a twinkle in his eye and a haughtiness about his demeanor.
Feb 11, 2024 · Born William Lyle Richardson on May 7, 1922 in Spokane, Washington, he got his start in show business working as a scenic artist and then, following a suggestion that he give acting a shot, three days later he was performing on the sets he had actually worked on.
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Darren McGavin was born William Lyle Richardson on May 7, 1922, in Spokane, Washington, to Grace Mitton (Bogart) and Reed D. Richardson. His mother was from Ontario, Canada.
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W. Lyle Richardson was a character actor who played Mickey Spillane's Mike Hammer and Carl Kolchak in "The Night Stalker". He also appeared in "A Christmas Story" and "The X-Files".
W. Lyle Richardson was a popular character actor who starred in movies like The Man with the Golden Arm, The Night Stalker, and A Christmas Story. See his full filmography, photos, ratings, and biography on Rotten Tomatoes.
