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Richard Bradford (author)
Richard Bradford may refer to: * Richard Bradford (novelist) (1932–2002), American novelist * Richard Bradford (actor) Richard Edwin Bradford Jr. (November 10, 1934 – March 22, 2016) was an American actor. He is best known for his leading role in the television series ''Man in a Suitcase'' (1967–1968) and supporting role in the film ''The Untouchables'' (19 ... (1934–2016), American actor * Richard Bradford (priest) (1913–1980), Archdeacon of Carlisle, 1970–1978 {{hndis, Bradford, Richard ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Richard Bradford (novelist)
Richard Bradford (May 1, 1932 – March 23, 2002) was an American novelist, best known for his 1968 novel ''Red Sky at Morning'', a film version of which was released in 1971. He also wrote '' So Far from Heaven'', a novel about the adventures of a disillusioned executive who flees his life in the city for a New Mexico cattle ranch. The son of Roark Bradford, he was born in Chicago. He resided in Santa Fe, New Mexico at the time of his death. Editor's Note from ''Red Sky At Morning The common phrase "red sky at morning" is a line from an ancient rhyme often repeated by mariners: ''Kentucky Weather'', by Jerry D. Hill, 2005, p.139, web: Books-Google-ikC Red sky at night, sailors' delight. Red sky at morning, sailors take ...'': Commenting on his inclusion in Twentieth Century Western Writers, Richard Bradford wrote in 1982, "I don't consider myself as a western writer, in the sense that Zane Grey, Owen Wister, Jack Schaefer, or Louis L'Amour are western writers." From the ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Richard Bradford (actor)
Richard Edwin Bradford Jr. (November 10, 1934 – March 22, 2016) was an American actor. He is best known for his leading role in the television series ''Man in a Suitcase'' (1967–1968) and supporting role in the film ''The Untouchables'' (1987). Early life Bradford was born in Tyler, Texas, the son of Rose and Richard Edwin Bradford. His stepfather was a wholesale grocer. Raised by his grandparents in Conroe, Bradford received his schooling in San Antonio, Texas, then attended Texas A&M on a football scholarship. When an injury short-circuited Bradford's budding athletic career, and a switch to baseball at Texas State University was stymied due to insufficient semester hours, Bradford finally decided to seriously pursue a long-contemplated career in acting. To this end he made his way to New York. Career Supporting himself by waiting tables, Bradford studied acting, [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |