Rick Scarry

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name = Rick Scarry


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birthdate = November 14, 1942
birthplace = Delaware, Ohio

Rick Scarry (born November 14, 1942) is an American character actor/writer who has appeared in over 60 television shows, 22 feature films and numerous television commercials.

Born Frederick A. Scarry in Delaware, Ohio, Rick spent many years as a radio broadcaster before switching careers mid-life. During his broadcasting years, he worked at such legendary Los Angeles radio stations as "KMET", "KHJ" and "KMPC". He has also performed numerous voice-over roles on television shows and commercials.

After many years of study with such noted acting teachers as Stella Adler and Adam Hill, Scarry left the radio broadcasting industry in 1989 and entered the competitive world of acting with small roles on such shows as "LA Law" and "Married With Children". As his resume grew, the roles became larger and over the years Rick has guest starred in numerous television shows such as "Desperate Housewives", "The Office", "Cold Case", "7th Heaven", "Star Trek The Next Generation"and many others. He recently appeared in the recurring role of city councilman Brendan Kelly on the Showtime series "Weeds".

Among his feature films are "The Negotiator", "Space Cowboys", and "Addams Family Values". Rick had lead roles in several independent films such as "The Absence of Light" and "Dating Games People Play"according to "imdb.com"

Currently single, Scarry has two daughters, Michelle (born 1967) , by his first wife Marilyn Dinovo and Jennifer (born 1971) by his second wife Elaine Zimmerli.Rick lives in the Toluca Lake area of Los Angeles.

Partial Filmography:

Feature films:

Price to Pay (2008)

Space Cowboys

Naked Gun 33 1/3 – The Final Insult

The Negotiator

Wag The Dog

The Man Who Wasn’t There

Television shows:

Desperate Housewives

Heroes

The Office

Weeds

Cold Case

Star Trek The Next Generation

7th Heaven

Malcolm In The Middle

That 70’s Show

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*imdb name|0769302