Where to watch Richard Lawson in the UK
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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.
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- Grey's Anatomy (2005) as Bill Pierce
- JAG (1995) as Sgt. Dan Craig
- MacGyver (1985) as Jesse Colton
- Numb3rs (2005) as Clay Porter, Sr. (uncredited)
- Magnum, P.I. (1980) as Gerald Calvin
- Sherri (2022) as Self - Guest
- St. Elsewhere (1982) as The Messiah
- Strong Medicine (2000) as Alton Clayborne
- Beauty in Black (2024) as Norman
- Judging Amy (1999) as Thomas Horne
- Dynasty (1981) as Nick Kimball
- The Cosby Show (1984) as Mr. Bostic
- Touched by an Angel (1994) as Nicholas Freeman
- T. J. Hooker (1982) as Officer David McNeil
- The Division (2001) as LaBon
- The District (2000) as Richard Gray
- The Bernie Mac Show (2001) as Bishop
- Remington Steele (1982) as Monroe Henderson
- Kojak (1973) as 1st Suspect
- Medical Center (1969) Cast
- Moesha (1996) as Marlon James
- Sister, Sister (1994) as Victor Sims
- Wiseguy (1987) Cast
- All in the Family (1971) as Angry Black Man
- Family Law (1999) as Chuck
- Saved by the Bell: The New Class (1993) as Judge Thurston Jones
- The Streets of San Francisco (1972) Cast
- Half & Half (2002) as Ben
- Good Times (1974) Cast
- The Parent 'Hood (1995) Cast
- Hardcastle and McCormick (1983) Cast
- Stitchers (2015) as Admiral Decker
- The Days and Nights of Molly Dodd (1987) as Det. Nathaniel Hawthorne
- L.A. Doctors (1998) as Gary Miller
- All of Us (2003) Cast
- Dead Like Me (2003) as William Garrett
- mixed-ish (2019) as Lynwood
- V (1983) as Dr Ben Taylor
- The White Shadow (1978) as David Mackey
- The Comedy Factory (1985) as Dr. Julius Pepper
- Father Dowling Mysteries (1989) Cast
- For the People (2002) as Clay Portman
- The Fantastic Journey (1977) as Barker
- Soul Food (2000) as Rev. Bobby Baxter
- Poltergeist (1982) as Ryan
- Dirty Harry (1971) as Homosexual (uncredited)
- What Really Happened to the Class of '65? (1977) Cast
- The Black Hamptons (2022) as Moses Britton
- Saints & Sinners (2016) as Pastor Evan Johnson
- Wag the Dog (1997) as Young Man / CIA
- Guess Who (2005) as Marcus
- Tyler Perry's Divorce in the Black (2024) as Clarence
- Streets of Fire (1984) as Officer Ed Price
- Pandora's Clock (1996) as Daniel Robb
- Coming Home (1978) as Pat
- Good News (1997) Cast
- How Stella Got Her Groove Back (1998) as Jack
- Chicago Story (1982) as Detective O.Z. Tate
- For Colored Girls (2010) as Frank
- Lemonade (2016) as Self (home footage)
- Audrey Rose (1977) as Policeman #1
- The Main Event (1979) as Hector Mantilla
- Jackie's Back! (1999) as Milkman Summers (Jackie's Ex-Husband #1)
- Horror Noire: A History of Black Horror (2019) as Self
- Stick (1985) as Cornell
- From Zero to I Love You (2019) as Ron Logsdon
- The Jericho Mile (1980) as R.C. Stiles
- North Hollywood (2021) as Adolf's Dad
- The Forgotten (1989) as Sgt. Frank " Doc " McDermott
- Scream Blacula Scream (1973) as Willis Daniels
- Under the Influence (1986) as Dr. Duran
- Blue Hill Avenue (2003) as Uncle Rob
- The Last Stand (2006) as Winston
- Crossfire (1975) as Officer Ken Dillard
- Justice (1999) as Gus
- Maniac Magee (2003) as Mr. Beale
- Beyoncé Presents: Making The Gift (2019) as Self
- Love for Sale (2008) as Uncle Mac
- A Holiday Chance (2021) as Garvin
- Always a Bridesmaid (2019) as Carlton Blakeston Sr.
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Richard Lawson's films and TV shows are available across UK streaming services. Click any title in the filmography below to see exactly which UK service has it — Netflix, Amazon Prime Video, Disney+, Apple TV+, BBC iPlayer, ITVX, NOW, Sky, MUBI and more — updated daily.
What are Richard Lawson's most popular films?
Most-watched Richard Lawson films currently: Poltergeist (1982), Dirty Harry (1971), Wag the Dog (1997), Guess Who (2005), Tyler Perry's Divorce in the Black (2024).
What TV shows has Richard Lawson appeared in?
Selected TV credits: Grey's Anatomy (2005), JAG (1995), MacGyver (1985), Numb3rs (2005), Magnum, P.I. (1980).
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