Richard William Thies (May 14, 1937 – January 21, 1998) was an American actor known for playing villains in Western films during the 1960s. He was credited in his film and television appearances as Dick Thies.[1]

Biography

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Richard William Thies was born in Reno, Nevada on May 14, 1937,[2] as the son of Alfred and Melba Thies,[3]

Thies was married to actress Kathleen Mitchell, though they later divorced in January 1983.[4] and father of actress Brooke Theiss.[5]

Dick Thies died on January 21, 1998, at the age of 60.[2]

Filmography

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References

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  1. ^ "Theiss Overcomes Learning Disability". Tyler Morning Telegraph. 21 July 1989. Retrieved 28 September 2023.
  2. ^ a b "Richard William Thies". U.S., Social Security Applications and Claims Index, 1936–2007. Retrieved 28 September 2023.
  3. ^ "United States Census, 1940," index and images, FamilySearch (https://familysearch.org/pal:/MM9.1.1/VYHQ-CGL : accessed 24 Jul 2014), Richard Wm Thies in household of Alfred Thies, Ward 1, Reno City, Reno Township, Washoe, Nevada, United States; citing enumeration district (ED) 16-6B, sheet 3B, family 63, NARA digital publication of T627, roll 2281.
  4. ^ "California, Divorce Index, 1966-1984," index, FamilySearch (https://familysearch.org/pal:/MM9.1.1/VPG6-CFC : accessed 24 Jul 2014), Richard W Thies and Kathleen D, 20 Jan 1983; citing "California, Divorce Index, 1966-1984," Ancestry.com; Los Angeles, California, Center for Health Statistics, Department of Health Services, Sacramento.)
  5. ^ Jerry Buck, [1] Brooke Theiss Works Hard to Overcome Effects of Dyslexia," Schenectady Gazette (21 July 1989): 35.