Richard Cox (born May 6, 1948) is an American actor. He is known for his roles as Stuart Richards in the film '' Cruising'' and Max Frazier on ''

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''. He was nominated for Broadway's 1979 Tony Award as Best Actor (Featured Role - Musical) for ''

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''.

Career

Cox performed on Broadway with

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in ''

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'' before going to Hollywood in 1975 with the national company of '' Grease''. He appeared with

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in '' Cruising'' (1980) and ''

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'' (1996). Other film credits include ''

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'' (1974), '' Between the Lines'' (1977), ''

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'' (1975), '' King of the Mountain'' (1981), '' Hellhole'' (1985), ''

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'' (1986), ''

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'' (1987) and ''

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'' (2010). He can also be seen playing a terrorist fighting for independence in the ''

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'' episode " The High Ground" (1990).

Filmography

Film

Television

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* * * 1948 births Living people American male film actors American male stage actors Place of birth missing (living people) American male television actors {{US-actor-stub