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Lenz in Cactus Flower (1969)

Rick Lenz (born November 21, 1939, Springfield, Illinois)[1] is an American actor, author and playwright. Lenz is known for his performances in the films Cactus Flower (1969), The Shootist (1976), and Melvin and Howard (1980).

Early career

Lenz directed the Jackson, Michigan Civic Theater for two years before relocating to New York to seek work as an actor. In 1965 he made his Broadway debut in Mating Dance, starring Van Johnson. Though the show closed opening night, stage impresario David Merrick was in the audience, and soon afterward cast Lenz in the Broadway hit Cactus Flower as understudy for the juvenile lead role, Igor Sullivan. Lenz later took over the role and played it for a year. Film producer Mike Frankovich and Walter Matthau saw him in the part and cast him as Igor in the film version, with Goldie Hawn.

In the 1970s, Rick Lenz appeared in several Hollywood movies, including How Do I Love Thee? (1970), Scandalous John (1971), Where Does It Hurt? (1972), The Shootist (1976), The Little Dragons (1980) and Melvin and Howard (1980).

Filmography

Film

Year Title Role Notes
1969 Cactus Flower Igor Sullivan
1970 How Do I Love Thee? Tom Waltz
1971 Scandalous John Jimmy Whitaker
1972 Where Does It Hurt? Lester Hammond
1976 The Shootist Dobkins Credited as Richard Lenz
1979 The Little Dragons Dick Forbinger
1980 Melvin and Howard Lawyer
2002 Home Room Bereaved Father
2002 Tequila Express Gov. Jeffries

Television

Year Title Role Notes
1968-69 Green Acres Brian Williams/Young Man 4 episodes
1969 Doc Dr. Orville Television Movie
1972 Ironside Larry Van Buren Episode: Achilles Heel
1972 Marcus Welby, M.D. Don Malory Episode: Don and Denise
1973 Circle of Fear Dr. Stephen Crosley Episode: Square Parts
1973 Love, American Style Mike Episode: Love and the Growing Romance
1971-74 Owen Marshall, Counselor at Law Various roles 3 episodes
1972-74 Hec Ramsey Chief Oliver Stamp 10 episodes
1974 Lucas Tanner Chuck Lindstrom Episode: A Question of Privacy
1975 Violence in Blue Performer Television Movie
1975 Ladies of the Corridor Charles Nicols Television Movie
1975 The Six Million Dollar Man Michael Marchetti 2 episodes
1975 Medical Story Dr. Donahue Episode: A Life in the Balance
1975 Police Woman Nick Tibbett Episode: Pattern for Evil
1975 Kate McShane Performer Episode: Publish or Perish
1976 Mary Hartman, Mary Hartman Paramedic 2 episodes
1976 The Bionic Woman Dr. Michael Marchetti 2 episodes
1977 McMillan & Wife Father Matheson Episode: Dark Sunrise
1977 The Streets of San Francisco Dave Episode: One Last Trick
1978 Fantasy Island Adam Parks Episode: Carnival/The Vaudevillians
1980 One Day at a Time Arnold Bates Episode: Triple Play
1980 Reunion Walker Hanson Television Movie
1980 Vega$ Doctor Episode: Black Cat Killer
1981 Elvis and the Beauty Queen David Briggs Television Film
1981 Dynasty Dr. Jordan 3 episodes
1981 Palmerstown, U.S.A. Tad Episode: Dry Hole
1981 Advise to the Lovehorn Prof. Jonas Miller Television Movie
1981 T.J. Hooker Dr. Damon Segal Episode: God Bless the Child
1982 Lou Grant Sam Valentine Episode: Blacklist
1982 Insight Brad Episode: The Fiddler
1982 Cagney & Lacey Colton Wyler Episode: Hot Line
1982 Silver Spoons Jack Thompson Episode: The Best Christmas Ever
1983 Masquerade Norman Weber Episode: Diamonds
1983 The Greatest American Hero Dr. Mor Episode: Desperado
1984 Automan Ronald Tilson Episode: The Biggest Game in Town
1984 Airwolf Moses Episode: Proof Through the Night
1984 Magnum P.I. Richard Hasley Episode: Trans Quoc Jones
1983-1985 Simon & Simon Various Roles 3 episodes
1985 Malice in Wonderland Iceman Television Movie
1986 All Is Forgiven Francois Ronning Episode: On Air Commitment
1986 You Again? Pierce Episode: Marry Me a Little
1986 Falcon Crest Dr. Jesset 2 episodes
1987 In Self Defense Chris Fowler Television Movie
1987 The New Adventures of Beans Baxter Benjamin Baxter Sr. 4 episodes
1988 The Law & Harry McGraw Charlie Garrett Episode: Marginnis for the People
1989 Spooner Performer Television Movie
1990 The Trials of Rosie O'Neill Conway Episode: Mr. Right
1991 Shadow of a Doubt Herb Television Movie
1992 P.S.I. Luv U Dr. Walter Flint Episode: The Chameleon
1992 FBI: The Untold Stories Bernie Episode: Ring of Hostages
1993 Perry Mason:
The Case of the Telltale Talk Show Host		 Nick Scanlon Television Movie
1987-96 Murder, She Wrote Various Roles 2 episodes
1996 Wings Jerry Episode: What about Larry?
1997 Home Improvement Dr. Matthews Episode: The Flirting Game
1997 Baywatch Dr. Gold Episode: Heal the Bay
2001 Strong Medicine Joe Tucker Episode: Drugstore Cowgirl
2003 The Practice Airline Representative Episode: The Heat of Passion
2012 Treelore Theatre Lonny/Mack 2 episodes

Theatre

Year Title Role Venue
1965 Mating Dance Jeff Eugene O'Neill Theatre, Broadway
1965-68 Cactus Flower Igor Royale Theatre, Broadway

Personal life

As of 2017, Lenz resides in Los Angeles with his spouse, Linda; the couple married in May 1982.[2] He has three children; sons Scott and Charlie, and daughter, Abigail.[2]

References

  1. ^ "Rick Lenz: Performer". Internet Broadway Database (The Broadway League). Retrieved January 28, 2019.
  2. ^ a b Jennings, Zeke (April 26, 2012). "Jackson-raised actor Rick Lenz gives insight to Hollywood in very personal memoir". MLive.com. Archived from the original on September 8, 2018. Retrieved April 17, 2016. My wife and I will celebrate our 30th anniversary next month [May 2012].

External links

source: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Rick_Lenz