Richard Liberty

Richard Liberty
Born
Riccardo Liberatoscioli

(1932-03-03)March 3, 1932
New York City, New York, U.S.
DiedOctober 2, 2000(2000-10-02) (aged 68)
Dania Beach, Florida, U.S.
NationalityAmerican
OccupationActor
Years active1973–1997

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).

Liberty died on October 2, 2000,[1] in Dania, Florida, at the age of 68 from a heart attack. His final interview, conducted by film historians Christian Stavrakis and Robert Telleria, may be heard as a supplement on the Anchor Bay Entertainment DVD and Blu-ray releases of Day of the Dead.[2]

Filmography

Year Title Role Notes
1973 The Crazies Artie
1980 The Final Countdown Lieutenant Commander Moss
1982 Love Child Police Officer #1
1983 Cat and Dog Policeman Uncredited
1983 Porky's II: The Next Day Commissioner Couch
1985 The Mean Season Mr. Hooks
1985 Day of the Dead Dr. Matt 'Frankenstein' Logan
1985 Miami Supercops Joe Garret
1986 Flight of the Navigator Mr. Howard
1995 Just Cause Chaplin
1997 Virtual Weapon Captain Holmes (final film role)

References

  1. ^ Richard Liberty (1932–2000), Find A Grave
  2. ^ Day of the Dead supplemental features, Anchor Bay Entertainment, August 8, 2003