Richard Gilliland

Born

January 23, 1950

Died

Mar 18, 2021

From

Fort Worth, Texas, USA

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In short · Acted for six decades — 33 credits.

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Biography

Richard Gilliland (born January 23, 1950) is an American television and film actor. He was born in Fort Worth, Texas, and began appearing onscreen in the 1970s. Among his notable roles are appearances in *Thirtysomething*, *Party of Five*, *Little Women*, and a recurring role on *Designing Women*, where he met his wife, Jean Smart, who played Charlene in the series. The couple has one son, Connor. Richard recently portrayed Ellis Kapp on *The Unit* and Captain Stan Cotter on *24*, while his wife, Jean Smart, played First Lady Martha Logan in season 5 (he appeared in the episode "2:00am to 3:00am"). Gilliland is best friends with actor Joe Mantegna.

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

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