Richard Liberty
Born: 1932-03-03 in New York City, New York, USA
Died: 2000-10-02
Known For: Acting
Biography
Richard Liberty (born Riccardo Liberatoscioli; March 3, 1932 – October 2, 2000) was an American film and television actor. His film work included George A. Romero's The Crazies (1973), The Final Countdown (1980), Porky's II: The Next Day (1983), and Flight of the Navigator (1986). Television appearances included roles on Miami Vice and Key West. He is probably best known for portraying Dr. Matthew "Frankenstein" Logan in Romero's Day of the Dead (1985), a part written for him specifically. Liberty died on October 2, 2000, in Dania Beach, Florida, at the age of 68.
Filmography
2013
- The World's End: The Legacy of 'Day of the Dead' as Self - Logan (archive footage)
2010
- Joe of the Dead: Acting in a George Romero Classic as Self - Logan (archive footage)
1997
- Virtual Weapon as Captain Holmes
1995
- Just Cause as Chaplain
1993
1986
- Flight of the Navigator as Mr. Howard
- Vengeance: The Story of Tony Cimo as Prosecutor Padgett
1985
- Day of the Dead as Logan
- Miami Supercops as Joe Garrett
- The Mean Season as Mr. Hooks
1984
- Miami Vice as Professor
1983
- Porky's II: The Next Day as Commissioner Couch
- Thieves and Robbers as Sergeant
1982
- Love Child as Police Officer
1980
- The Final Countdown as LCdr. Moss
1973
- The Crazies as Artie