Richard Erdman

Richard Erdman
Richard Erdman
	Erdman in The Admiral Was a Lady (1950)
Born	John Richard Erdmann; June 1, 1925; Enid, Oklahoma, U.S.
Died	March 16, 2019 (aged 93); Los Angeles, California, U.S.
Other names	Dick Erdman
Occupations	Actor; director;
Years active	1944–2017
Known for	Community (2009–2015); Stalag 17 (1953); Tora! Tora! Tora! (1970);
Spouses	Leza Holland (m. 1948; div. 1950); Sharon Randall (m. 1953; died 2016);
Children	1

Richard Erdman (né John Richard Erdmann; June 1, 1925 – March 16, 2019) was an American character actor and occasional film and television director. He appeared in more than 160 films and television productions between 1944 and 2017, mostly in supporting roles. He is most known for his roles in the classic films Stalag 17 (1953) and Tora! Tora! Tora! (1970). In his final years, Erdman found renewed fame through his portrayal of Leonard in the critically acclaimed comedy series Community (2009–2015).

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