Richard Lawson
Richard Lee Lawson (born March 7, 1947) is an American actor who has starred in movies and on television. He is perhaps best known for his roles in genre films; he portrayed Ryan in the 1982 film Poltergeist, and Dr. Ben Taylor in the 1983 NBC miniseries V.
Filmography (96 titles)
MovieAftershock: The Nicole P. Bell Story
Al Sharpton · 2025
7.9ShowBeauty in Black
Norman · 2024
MovieWill I See You Again?
2024
7.2MovieTyler Perry's Divorce in the Black
Clarence · 2024
MovieCHAAW: Chapter 1
Chief of Police · 2023
2.6ShowSherri
Self - Guest · 2022
6.7ShowThe Black Hamptons
Moses Britton · 2022
8.5MovieA Holiday Chance
Garvin · 2021
5.3MovieNot Alone
Dr. James Clay · 2021
5.3MovieNorth Hollywood
Adolf's Dad · 2021
6.8MovieAlways a Bridesmaid
Carlton Blakeston Sr. · 2019
7.1Showmixed-ish
Lynwood · 2019
7.8MovieBeyoncé Presents: Making The Gift
Self · 2019
5.2MovieFrom Zero to I Love You
Ron Logsdon · 2019
6.8MovieHorror Noire: A History of Black Horror
Self · 2019
MovieShotguns and Six Strings: Making a Rock N Roll Fable
Self · 2017
8.4MovieLemonade
Self (home footage) · 2016
8.0ShowSaints & Sinners
Pastor Evan Johnson · 2016
4.0MovieA Royal Family Christmas
Leighton Royal · 2015
5.0MovieA Royal Family Holiday
2015
6.8ShowStitchers
Admiral Decker · 2015
6.7MovieFor Colored Girls
Frank · 2010
6.0MovieLove for Sale
Uncle Mac · 2008
MovieThey Are Here: The Real World of the Poltergeists
Himself · 2007
4.1MovieThe Last Stand
Winston · 2006
8.2ShowGrey's Anatomy
Bill Pierce · 2005
6.0MovieGuess Who
Marcus · 2005
7.0ShowNumb3rs
Clay Porter, Sr. (uncredited) · 2005
7.3MovieChristmas at Water's Edge
Mr. Turner · 2004
6.8MovieBlue Hill Avenue
Uncle Rob · 2003