Richard Masur

Birth Name:

Richard D. Masur

Birth Place:

New York City, New York, United States

Profession

Actor, Director, Writer, Producer, Soundtrack

The first short film he ever directed, 1986's "Love Struck", was nominated for an Oscar for Best Live Action Short Film
Once served on the board of the Hollywood Policy Center, the Creative Coalition and also the Motion Picture & Television Fund
Served as the president of the Screen Actors Guild during the late 1990s
Studied drama and acting at Yale University
Quote: "I'm a familiar face, but rarely do people typecast me․ I have been very lucky that way․"
Quote: "I've been very lucky because I've never been anybody's first choice for any role․ Some jobs are not fun, and they turn out great․ Some are fun, and they turn out terrible․ The key is try to have a good time at any job you get․"
Made his Broadway debut in 1973 in the stage production of The Changing Room

1979Stinker Award - Worst Supporting Actor:Nominated
1985Primetime Emmy - Outstanding Supporting Actor in a Limited Series or a Special:Nominated
1990DGA Award - Outstanding Directorial Achievement in Dramatic Shows - Daytime:Nominated
2019Best Ensemble Cast - Best Ensemble Cast:Winner

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