Richard Compton

Biography

Richard Compton was a director, primarily for television, after starting his career as an actor in the 1950s in government propaganda movies, eventually moving to television in the 60s, where he was best known for portraying a Romulan in several episodes of Star Trek. He directed movies in the 60s with very limited success before moving to directing for television in the 70s and 80s.

Birthday

Mar 2, 1938

Place of birth

Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, USA

Deathday

Aug 11, 2007

Also known as

Richard Bethel Compher

Credited in

As cast

Wanda - The Sadistic Hypnotist
As Sylvester
Bury Me an Angel
As Pool Player

As crew

Babylon 5: The Gathering
Role: Director
Return to Macon County
Role: Director
Macon County Line
Role: Director
Angels Die Hard
Role: Writer
Angels Die Hard
Role: Director
The California Kid
Role: Writer
Home for the Holidays
Role: Director
Run, Angel, Run!
Role: Story
Welcome Home, Soldier Boys
Role: Director
Ravagers
Role: Director
Deadman's Curve
Role: Director
Ransom
Role: Director
Like Mother Like Daughter
Role: Writer
Kojak: It's Always Something
Role: Director
The Keys
Role: Director
Super Force
Role: Director
Desperado: Avalanche at Devil's Ridge
Role: Director
Kojak : Error Fatal
Role: Director
The Gun Runner
Role: Screenplay
The Gun Runner
Role: Director
Baywatch: Panic at Malibu Pier
Role: Director
Desperado: Avalanche at Devil's Ridge
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Role: Director
Macon County Line
Role: Screenplay
Return to Macon County
Role: Writer