Richard Talmadge

Born in December 3rd, 1892

Richard Talmadge Biography

From Wikipedia Richard Talmadge (Sylvester Alphonse Metz, Camburg, Germany, December 3, 1892 – January 25, 1981) was a German-born American actor, stuntman and film director. Alberta Vaughn and Richard Talmadge share a cigar in The Live Wire (1935) When he arrived in Hollywood in 1910, he began his career as a stuntman for Douglas Fairbanks, before becoming an actor himself.

His films include American Manners, Dancing Dynamite, Speed Madness, and the Pirate Treasure series. He was the lead in The Cavalier (1928), film released by Tiffany Pictures with only a music and sound effects soundtrack. He never got rid of his German accent, so with the advent of the talkies, he started working behind the cameras - as assistant director, stunt coordinator and director.

His later work included How the West Was Won, The Greatest Story Ever Told and Casino Royale. He was also the stepfather of legendary polo player Sue Sally Hale.

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Richard Talmadge Movies

Casino Royale Poster
April 19, 1967
Hawaii Poster
October 10, 1966
Whats New Pussycat Poster
June 22, 1965
How the West Was Won Poster
February 20, 1963
Flaming Star Poster
December 20, 1960
Project Moon Base Poster
September 4, 1953

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