Biography
Richard Simmons was an American actor. He played a number of minor parts in MGM movies but finally achieved a degree of fame in the mid-1950s when he starred in the half-hour syndicated TV series, Sergeant Preston of the Yukon (1955).

Acting
Saint Paul, Minnesota, USA
Born · Died
Richard Simmons was an American actor. He played a number of minor parts in MGM movies but finally achieved a degree of fame in the mid-1950s when he starred in the half-hour syndicated TV series, Sergeant Preston of the Yukon (1955).

Don't Push, I'll Charge When I'm Ready· 1977
Major

The Resurrection of Zachary Wheeler· 1971
Adams

The Devil's Brigade· 1968
Gen. Bixby

A Letter to Nancy· 1965
Ben

Robin and the 7 Hoods· 1964
Prosecutor

Lassie's Great Adventure· 1963

Lassie's Greatest Adventure· 1963

Sergeants 3· 1962
Col. William Collingwood (as Richard Simmons)

It's Always Fair Weather· 1955
Mr. Grigman (uncredited)

The Scarlet Coat· 1955
Sergeant with Signalman (uncredited)

A Star Is Born· 1954
Producer / Benefactor (uncredited)

Dragonfly Squadron· 1954
Col. Wolf Schuller

Man with the Steel Whip· 1954
Jerry Randall / El Latigo (as Richard Simmons)

Men of the Fighting Lady· 1954
Lt. Wayne Kimbrell

Rear Window· 1954
Man with Miss Torso (uncredited)

Above and Beyond· 1953
Capt. Robert A. Lewis (Co-Pilot, Enola Gay)

Battle Circus· 1953
Capt. Norson

Flight Nurse· 1953
Tommy Metcalf

Remains to Be Seen· 1953
Master of Ceremonies (uncredited)

Desperate Search· 1952
Communicator (Vancouver Radio)

Glory Alley· 1952
Dan

I Dream of Jeanie· 1952
Dunning Foster (as Richard Simmons)

Angels in the Outfield· 1951
Larry Moss (uncredited)

I'll See You in My Dreams· 1951
Egbert 'Bert' Van Alstyne (uncredited)

No Questions Asked· 1951
Gordon N. Jessman

The Well· 1951
Mickey McClure

Dial 1119· 1950
Television Announcer

Duchess of Idaho· 1950
Alec I. Collins

Act of Violence· 1949
Veteran (uncredited)

Look for the Silver Lining· 1949
Henry Doran

The Great Sinner· 1949
Gambler with Betting Story (uncredited)

Easter Parade· 1948
Al - Ziegfeld Aide (uncredited)

On an Island with You· 1948
George Blaine

The Pirate· 1948
Captain (uncredited)

The Three Musketeers· 1948
Count de Wardes (uncredited)

Three Daring Daughters· 1948
Mr. Harlow, Nelson's Secretary

This Time for Keeps· 1947
Gordon

Undercover Maisie· 1947
Gilfred I. Rogers

Lady in the Lake· 1946
Chris Lavery

Love Laughs at Andy Hardy· 1946
Dane Kittridge

Pilot #5· 1943
Henry Willoughby Claven

The Youngest Profession· 1943
Douglas Sutton

Thousands Cheer· 1943
Captain Fred Avery

Seven Sweethearts· 1942
Paul Brandt, George's Beau

Stand by for Action· 1942
Lt. (jg) Royce

King of the Texas Rangers· 1941
Red Cameron

Pirates on Horseback· 1941
Cheated Gambler

Sergeant York· 1941
Marching Soldier (uncredited)