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Richard Ruccolo Biography

Birth Name:Richard Robert Ruccolo

Birth Place:Marlton, New Jersey, United States

Profession Actor

Fast Facts

  • Started acting as a teenager when he was cast in his high school's production of "Oklahoma!"
  • While struggling as an actor in Los Angeles, he survived by sleeping on his friend's couch until he found work
  • In 2001, he got engaged to actress Tiffani Thiessen
  • Has been featured in various national commercials, including some for Wendy's, Skittles and 7 Up
  • Portrayed the lead character in the Court Theatre's production of "Playback․"
  • Claims to have built a manmade waterfall in his own yard
  • Was featured in a Garry Marshall play at the Blank Theatre Company's Seventh Annual Playwright's Festival