| Richard Basehart Quick Info | |
|---|---|
| Height | 5 ft 9 in |
| Weight | 78 kg |
| Date of Birth | August 31, 1914 |
| Zodiac Sign | Virgo |
| Died | September 17, 1984 |
Richard Basehart was an American actor known for his portrayal of Admiral Harriman Nelson in Voyage to the Bottom of the Sea (1964–68) and Wilton Knight in Knight Rider (1982).
Born Name
John Richard Basehart
Nick Name
Richard
Age
Richard was born on August 31, 1914.
Died
Richard died on September 17, 1984, at the age of 70, in Los Angeles, California, United States of America due to a series of strokes.
Sun Sign
Virgo
Born Place
Zanesville, Ohio, United States
Nationality
Education
Richard studied at Bishop Rosecrans High School.
Occupation
Actor
Family
- Father – Harry T. Basehart
- Mother – Clara Mae (née Wetherald)
Build
Average
Height
5 ft 9 in or 175 cm
Weight
78 kg or 172 lbs
Girlfriend / Spouse
Richard has dated –
- Stephanie Klein (1940-1950) – Richard was married to his first wife Stephanie Klein from January 14, 1940, until her death on July 28, 1950.
- Valentina Cortese (1951-1960) – Richard tied the knot with Italian film actress Valentina Cortese on March 24, 1951, and divorced in 1960. Together, the couple had a child named Jackie Basehart (b. October 11, 1951 and d. May 20, 2015). Jackie was an actor by profession and died at the age of 63 in Milan, Italy.
- Diana Lotery – Richard tied the knot with Diana Lotery in 1962 and remained married to her until his death on September 17, 1984. Together, the couple has two children, one of whom is makeup artist Gayla Basehart (b. August 6, 1969).
Race / Ethnicity
White
Hair Color
Light Brown
Eye Color
Blue
Sexual Orientation
Straight
Distinctive Features
- Thin upper lip
- Would sport a brushed-up hairstyle
Richard Basehart Facts
- After his death, Richard’s body was cremated, and the ashes were interred at Westwood Village Memorial Park Cemetery in Los Angeles.
- He made his debut feature film appearance as William Williams in Repeat Performance in 1947.
- In 1960, Basehart was inducted into the Hollywood Walk of Fame for Motion Pictures.
- From 1982 to 1986, Basehart narrated the intro to the television show Knight Rider.
- His television and film credits included Being There, Mansion of the Doomed, Love Is a Funny Thing, Chato’s Land, Hawaii Five-O, The Bounty Man, The Rebels, Once Upon a Classic, Savage Guns, and Kings of the Sun to name few.
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