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Richard Basehart
Age: 70 (passed away Sep. 17th, 1984)
Height: 5' 9"
Birth Place: Zanesville, Ohio, USA
Born: Aug. 31st, 1914
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Richard Basehart's Main TV Roles
NOTE: Complete List of Works can be found at
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BIOGRAPHY: Richard Basehart came to Hollywood in 1947, after beginning an acting career on Broadway. He made his mark in the gritty film-noir classic He Walked by Night (1948), among others, and proved his versatility in several international productions, most notably in Federico Fellini's poignant masterpiece La strada (1954).
TRIVIA:
- In the televised play _Valley Forge (1975) (TV)_ (qv), Basehart played George Washington, and his arch-enemy General Howe was played by actor 'Harry Andrews' (qv). Andrews had previously played Stubb, the first mate, in the film version of _Moby Dick (1956)_ (qv), in which Basehart had played Ishmael.
- When he heard that that director 'Bretaigne Windust' (qv) wanted an authentic Scotsman for the lead role in The Hasty Heart, Basehart managed to effect a very convincing burr and won the part. For his portrayal of Cpl. MacLachlan, Basehart also went on to win the 1945 New York Critic's Award as the most promising actor of the year.
- Died of a series of strokes shortly completing narration for the closing ceremonies of the 1984 Los Angeles Olympics.
- In the television version of _The Paradine Case (1962) (TV)_ (qv), Basehart played the same role that 'Gregory Peck' (qv) had played in the film version. Peck and Basehart had both appeared in the film _Moby Dick (1956)_ (qv).
- Basehart's last work as an actor was doing the voice-over for the closing ceremonies of the 1984 Los Angeles Olympics. The day after finishing the recording he suffered the first of a series of fatal strokes.
- Was occasionally mentioned during the host segments on _"Mystery Science Theater 3000" (1988)_ (qv) as the object of Gypsy's obsession.
- Best remembered by the public for his starring role as Admiral Nelson in _"Voyage to the Bottom of the Sea" (1964)_ (qv).
- Was understandably distraught when his second wife (Italian actress 'Valentina Cortese' (qv)) left him and moved back to Italy with their young son. Close friend 'Warren Stevens' (qv), concerned for Basehart's well-being, got him an apartment adjoining his own. For months Basehart had a standing phone call in to Italy, but Valentina never answered it. When Basehart finally filed for divorce Stevens was on hand to serve as his witness.
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