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Rich Correll
Born
Richard Thomas Correll

(1948-05-14) May 14, 1948 (age 75)
Other namesRichard T. Correll
Occupation(s)Actor, film director, television director, television producer, television writer
Years active1960–present

Richard Thomas Correll (born May 14, 1948) is an American television actor, director, producer and writer.

Life and career

Born in Los Angeles County, California, Correll is the son of Charles Correll, who starred as Andy Brown on the radio program Amos 'n' Andy. He is the brother of Barbara Correll, Dottie Correll and Charles Correll Jr., who worked on Animal House as cinematographer and directed episodes of Without a Trace, CSI: Miami, CSI: Crime Scene Investigation, Beverly Hills, 90210, Melrose Place and Stargate SG-1.

As a child actor, Correll played the role of Beaver's friend Richard Rickover during the last three seasons of Leave It to Beaver (1960–63). He also appeared in multiple episodes of The Adventures of Ozzie and Harriet, Lassie and National Velvet. As a teenager, Correll became a close friend of legendary silent film comedian Harold Lloyd and his family, and volunteered to assist Lloyd in preserving and archiving Lloyd's extensive films. He continues this work today, and is credited as the chief archivist for the Lloyd Trust. He has shared his encyclopedic knowledge of Lloyd's work and life in interviews and commentary tracks for the 2005 DVD release of Lloyd's films, and in the 1991 documentary The Third Genius.[1]

In 1983, as a result of a revival of the Leave It to Beaver series on television and film, Correll appeared on the Match Game-Hollywood Squares Hour as a game show participant / celebrity guest star.

Correll made his film directorial debut with Ski Patrol.[2]

Correll has directed episodes of

Disney Channel original series, Hannah Montana.[3]

In 2010, Correll sued Disney for unfair termination and alleged non-payment of creative royalties for Hannah Montana.[4]

Correll owns an extensive collection of science-fiction, fantasy, and horror film artifacts, which are shown at his Icons of Darkness exhibit in Hollywood.[5]

On March 25, 2024; Correll along with his wife Beth issued an apology for being one of the celebrities to release letters in support of acting coach Brian Peck during Peck's trial in the child sexual abuse case involving the abuse of actor Drake Bell who was unidentified at the time, a letter which included a remark by Correll in his letter saying that "it would be a pleasure to work with Peck again". The statement reveals they did not know the truth at the time. [6][a]

Filmography

Director

References

  1. ^ Champlin, Charles (March 31, 1993). "Silent Film's Third Genius: Harold Lloyd Put on His Glasses--and Film History". Los Angeles Times. Retrieved September 29, 2011.
  2. ^ James, Caryn (January 13, 1990). "Ski Patrol (1989) Review/Film; Meanwhile, Pops Is Back At the Lodge". The New York Times.
  3. ^ "Richard Correll Movies & TV". Movies & TV Dept. The New York Times. Archived from the original on July 10, 2012. Retrieved September 29, 2011.
  4. ^ Belloni, Matt. 'Hannah Montana' creators sue Disney for profits. The Hollywood Reporter, December 21, 2010.
  5. ^ Davis-Friedman, Samantha (October 22, 2021). "Icons of Darkness presents sci-fi, fantasy, and horror film memorabilia". Attractions Magazine. Retrieved April 2, 2022.
  6. ^ Longeretta, Emily (March 25, 2024). "Nickelodeon Directors Apologize to Drake Bell for Defending Brian Peck". Variety. Retrieved March 26, 2024.

Notes

  1. The Suite Life of Zack and Cody
    before being fired after three episodes when network officials learned of his conviction

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