Richard Kiel
American actor
- Full name
- Richard Dawson Kiel
- Born
- 13 September 1939Detroit, Michigan
- Died
- 10 September 2014aged 74 · Fresno, California
- Nationality
USA - Star sign
- Virgo
- Years active
- 1963–2025
Known for
About Richard Kiel
Richard Kiel was an American actor. They were born on 13 September 1939 in Detroit, Michigan. Their career spanned 9 titles, among them Tangled (2010), Pale Rider (1985) and Inspector Gadget (1999).
Their career in figures
The earliest credit MovieNCo has for Richard Kiel is The Nutty Professor (1963); in all, 9 films over 62 years. Their title most voted by MovieNCo readers is Tangled (2010), with 119 votes. Their busiest decade is the 2010s, with 2 titles. The person they have worked with most is Roger Moore, on 3 films, among them Moonraker and The Spy Who Loved Me.
Latest work
Full filmography (9)- 2025
- 2012
- 2010
- 1999
- 1996
- 1985
Pale Rider
Club
- 1979
- 1977
Where to watch Richard Kiel
Their films and TV shows you can watch now in the UK, and where.
- 2010
- 1999
- 1979
- 1977
- 1963
- 2012
- 2025
- 1996
The best Richard Kiel films
By MovieNCo readers' ratings.
- Pale Rider 1985
- Tangled 2010
- The Spy Who Loved Me 1977
- The Nutty Professor 1963
- Moonraker 1979
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Questions about Richard Kiel
Where was Richard Kiel born?
Richard Kiel was born on 13 September 1939 in Detroit, Michigan.
When did Richard Kiel die?
Richard Kiel died on 10 September 2014, aged 74. They died in Fresno, California.
What are the best Richard Kiel films?
By MovieNCo readers' ratings, the best Richard Kiel films are Pale Rider (1985, 8.8), Tangled (2010, 8.0) and The Spy Who Loved Me (1977, 7.6).
How many films and TV shows has Richard Kiel been in?
MovieNCo lists 9 films for Richard Kiel, from The Nutty Professor (1963) to Happy Gilmore 2 (2025).
What is Richard Kiel's star sign?
Richard Kiel was a Virgo: born on 13 September.