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Richard Sanders Biography

Birth Name:Richard Kinard Sanders

Birth Place:Harrisburg, Pennsylvania, United States

Profession Actor, Writer, Producer, Soundtrack

Fast Facts

  • Nominated for a TV Land Award in 2008 for Broadcater of the Year for his role as Les Nessman in "WKRP in Cincinnati․"
  • Graduated from the Carnegie Institute of Technology majoring in acting
  • Traveled to England on a Fulbright Scholarship to study Shakespearean theatre
  • Recognized for his role as Les Nessman on the TV sitcom "WKRP in Cincinnati․"
  • Worked briefly with the Peace Corps stationed in Brazil

Awards

  • 2008TV Land Award-Broadcaster(s) of the Year: nominated