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Darren McGavin (born William Lyle Richardson; May 7, 1922 – February 25, 2006) was an American actor. McGavin began his career working as a set painter for Columbia Pictures.
Darren McGavin, born William Lyle Richardson, was a versatile actor of stage, screen and television. He is best known for his role as Carl Kolchak in Kolchak: The Night Stalker (1974) and A Christmas Story (1983).
- May 7, 1922
- February 25, 2006
W. Lyle Richardson was a character actor who played Mickey Spillane's Mike Hammer and Carl Kolchak in "The Night Stalker". He also appeared in "A Christmas Story" and "The X-Files".
- May 7, 1922
Feb 25, 2006 · Darren McGavin (born William Lyle Richardson; May 7, 1922 – February 25, 2006) was an American actor best known for playing the title role in the television horror series Kolchak: The Night Stalker and his portrayal of the grumpy father given to bursts of profanity in the film A Christmas Story.
Aug 14, 2020 · Learn about the life and career of Darren McGavin, who was born William Lyle Richardson and became a versatile actor in film, TV and theater. See his roles in The Night Stalker, A Christmas Story, The Natural and more.
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Feb 11, 2024 · Born William Lyle Richardson on May 7, 1922 in Spokane, Washington, he got his start in show business working as a scenic artist and then, following a suggestion that he give acting a shot, three days later he was performing on the sets he had actually worked on.
W. Lyle Richardson was a popular character actor who starred in movies like The Man with the Golden Arm, The Night Stalker, and A Christmas Story. See his full filmography, photos, ratings, and biography on Rotten Tomatoes.
