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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.
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.
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
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
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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W. Lyle Richardson was a popular character actor who appeared in films like The Man with the Golden Arm and The Night Strangler. Learn more about his life, career, and filmography on Fandango.
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.
