Richard Liberty (born Riccardo Liberatoscioli; March 3, 1932 – October 2, 2000) was an American film and television actor. His film work included George A. Romero's The Crazies (1973), The Final Countdown (1980), Porky's II: The Next Day (1983), and Flight of the Navigator (1986). Television appearances included roles on Miami Vice and Key West. He is probably best known for portraying Dr. Matthew "Frankenstein" Logan in Romero's Day of the Dead (1985).
Richard Liberty | |
|---|---|
| Born | Riccardo Liberatoscioli March 3, 1932 New York City, New York, U.S. |
| Died | October 2, 2000 (aged 68) Dania Beach, Florida, U.S. |
| Nationality | American |
| Occupation | Actor |
| Years active | 1973–1997 |
Liberty died on October 2, 2000,[1] in Dania, Florida, at the age of 68 from a heart attack. His final interview, conducted by film historians Christian Stavrakis and Robert Telleria, may be heard as a supplement on the Anchor Bay Entertainment DVD and Blu-ray releases of Day of the Dead.[2]
Filmography
edit| Year | Title | Role | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1973 | The Crazies | Artie | |
| 1980 | The Final Countdown | Lieutenant Commander Moss | |
| 1982 | Love Child | Police Officer #1 | |
| 1983 | Cat and Dog | Policeman | Uncredited |
| 1983 | Porky's II: The Next Day | Commissioner Couch | |
| 1985 | The Mean Season | Mr. Hooks | |
| 1985 | Day of the Dead | Dr. Matt 'Frankenstein' Logan | |
| 1985 | Miami Supercops | Joe Garret | |
| 1986 | Flight of the Navigator | Mr. Howard | |
| 1995 | Just Cause | Chaplin | |
| 1997 | Virtual Weapon | Captain Holmes | (final film role) |
References
edit- ^ Richard Liberty (1932–2000), Find A Grave
- ^ Day of the Dead supplemental features, Anchor Bay Entertainment, August 8, 2003