| Richard Branda | |
| Birth Name: | Richard James Branda |
| Birth Date: | 28 August 1935 |
| Birth Place: | Port Arthur, Texas, U.S. |
| Death Place: | Los Angeles, California, U.S. |
| Occupation: | Actor |
| Yearsactive: | 1954-1987 |
| Spouse: | Eileen Friedman (1965-1993) |
| Children: | 3 |
Richard James Branda (August 28, 1935 - January 7, 1993) was an American actor and writer. He appeared in numerous plays, films and TV series throughout the 1950s to the 1980s.[1]
Branda was born in Jefferson County, Texas in 1935, the youngest of five brothers. After serving for two years as a theatrical director in the Armed Forces, his acting career began at the Stratford Festival in 1961, performing in shows like The Great White Hope or Dr. Faustus.[1]
He appeared in TV series like Baretta, McMillan & Wife, Tabitha and Quincy, M.E. among others.[1]
He also acted in films such as Lilith, The French Connection, Death Wish, Two-Minute Warning.[1]
Branda was married to Eileen Friedman, whom he had three daughters, Jennifer, Leslie and Allison.[1]
Branda died of colon cancer in Los Angeles on January 7, 1993. He was buried at Eden Memorial Park Cemetery.[1]