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Richard Burgi Biography

Birth Place:
Montclair, New Jersey, United States
Profession
Actor

Fast Facts

  • First full-time role was playing Chad Rollo on Another World
  • Best known for portraying Teri Hatcher's ex-husband Karl on Desperate Housewives
  • Supports a number of environmental charities, including the Orange County Bird of Prey Center, the Surfrider Foundation and the Pacific Marine Mammal Center
  • Enjoys surfing in his spare time

Awards

  • 2006Screen Actors Guild Awards-Outstanding Performance by an Ensemble in a Comedy Series: nominated

Relationships