Richard Compton

Born: 1938-03-02, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, USA

Died: 2007-08-11

Biography

Richard Compton was a director, primarily for television, after starting his career as an actor in the 1950s in government propaganda movies, eventually moving to television in the 60s, where he was best known for portraying a Romulan in several episodes of Star Trek. He directed movies in the 60s with very limited success before moving to directing for television in the 70s and 80s.

Filmography

• The X-Files (1993)
• JAG (1995)
• Diagnosis: Murder (1993)
• Charmed (1998)
• Babylon 5 (1994)
• Hill Street Blues (1981)
• L.A. Law (1986)
• Home Improvement (1991)
• T. J. Hooker (1982)
• Profiler (1996)
• Sliders (1995)
• Hotel (1982)
• Hercules: The Legendary Journeys (1995)
• The Division (2001)
• Pensacola: Wings of Gold (1997)
• Hardcastle and McCormick (1983)
• Felony Squad (1966)
• Soldier of Fortune, Inc. (1997)
• M.A.N.T.I.S. (1994)
• Street Hawk (1985)
• Houston Knights (1987)
• Peacemakers (2003)
• Ravagers (1979)
• Baywatch: Panic at Malibu Pier (1989)
• Wanda - The Sadistic Hypnotist (1969)
• Return to Macon County (1975)
• Macon County Line (1974)
• Kojak: It's Always Something (1990)
• Kojak: Fatal Flaw (1989)
• Bury Me an Angel (1971)