Richard Moll born Charles Richard Moll was an American actor and voiceover artist.
Moll gained recognition for his portrayal of Aristotle Nostradamus “Bull” Shannon, a bailiff on the NBC sitcom Night Court spanning from 1984 to 1992.
Additionally, he lent his voice to the character of Harvey Dent/Two-Face in the DC Animated Universe series Batman: The Animated Series and The New Batman Adventures.
Who was Richard Moll?
Charles Richard Moll was born in Pasadena, California, the son of Violet Anita (née Grill), a nurse, and Harry Findley Moll, a lawyer.
He was tall early in his life, reaching 6 feet (1.83 m) by age 12. He kept growing until about 6 ft 8 in (2.03 m).
He attended the University of California, Berkeley, and was a member of the Kappa Alpha Order fraternity.
He graduated from the University of California, Berkeley in 1964 with a degree in history and psychology.
He worked as a deputy probation officer and a store clerk before pursuing acting as a career
He moved to Hollywood in 1968 and appeared in various films and TV shows, often playing hulking or imposing characters due to his height (6 ft 8 in) and deep voice Some of his notable roles include:
- Joseph Smith, the founder of the Latter Day Saint movement, in the 1977 film Brigham.
- Eugene, a gangster on the TV series Happy Days in the episode “Fonzie’s Funeral” in 1979.
- Xusia, a sorcerer in the 1982 fantasy film The Sword and the Sorcerer.
- Hurok, a villain in the 1983 sci-fi film Metalstorm: The Destruction of Jared-Syn. He shaved his head for this role and kept the look for his future projects.
- Bull Shannon, a lovable bailiff on the NBC sitcom Night Court from 1984 to 1992. This was his most famous role and earned him a lot of popularity and recognition. He also appeared on the TV game show Super Password during this time.
- Harvey Dent/Two-Face, a comic book villain, in the DC Animated Universe series Batman: The Animated Series and The New Batman Adventures from 1992 to 1998. He voiced this character with his trademark gravelly voice.
- Big Ben, a vengeful ghost, in the 1986 horror film House. He received a Saturn Award nomination for this role.
- Slan Quince, an immortal enemy, in the first episode of Highlander: The Series in 1992. He reunited Connor MacLeod with his kinsman Duncan MacLeod in this episode.
- A cyclops in the second episode of Hercules: The Legendary Journeys in 1995. He played a one-eyed monster who fell in love with a blind woman.
He also had small parts in many other films and TV shows, such as The Flintstones, Jingle All the Way, But I’m a Cheerleader, Scary Movie 2, Babylon 5, Married… with Children, Spider-Man: The Animated Series, Ghost Shark, and Slay Belles. He also contributed his voice to various video games and comic book projects.
He died on October 26, 2023 at his home in Big Bear Lake, California at the age of 80.
Richard Moll cause of death
Richard Moll died on October 26, 2023, at the age of 80.
The family spokesperson Jeff Sanderson confirmed Richard Moll’s death in a statement to CBS News.
He said that Richard died peacefully at his home in Big Bear Lake, California.
The cause of death remains undisclosed at this time.
The statement also praised Richard’s talent and kindness, and thanked his fans for their support and love.
It said that Richard will be greatly missed by his family, friends, and colleagues.
Moll is survived by his children, Chloe and Mason Moll; ex-wife, Susan Moll; and stepchildren Cassandra Card and Morgan Ostling.
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