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J.R. Richards(I)

  • Composer
  • Actor
  • Writer
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JR Richards is the Original Lead Singer / Songwriter for the Platinum selling band Dishwalla. During his time in DIshwalla wrote among other songs the #1 Hit "Counting Blue Cars. Between Producing other artists, Composing for film and TV and Acting JR has just released 2 new solo albums in 2016.
BornApril 30, 1972
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BornApril 30, 1972
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    • Awards
      • 8 wins & 13 nominations total

    Known for

    Mena Suvari, Jason Biggs, Alyson Hannigan, Chris Klein, Natasha Lyonne, Thomas Ian Nicholas, Tara Reid, Seann William Scott, and Eddie Kaye Thomas in American Pie (1999)
    American Pie
    7.0
    • Soundtrack
    • 1999
    Morning (2001)
    Morning
    7.4
    • Jonny
    • 2001

    Credits

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    Composer

    • For the Love of Fred (2018)
      For the Love of Fred
      • music by
      • 2018
    • Adam Templar and Michèle Belgrand in RED (2017)
      RED
      9.7
      Short
      • composer
      • 2017
    • Asking Is Leaving (2016)
      Asking Is Leaving
      Video
      • composer
      • 2016
    • Ever Dimming Room (2016)
      Ever Dimming Room
      Short
      • Composer
      • 2016
    • J.R. Richards in JR Richards: Walls (2016)
      JR Richards: Walls
      Music Video
      • Composer
      • 2016
    • JR Richards: Precious Stone (2014)
      JR Richards: Precious Stone
      Short
      • Composer
      • 2014
    • J.R. Richards in Until I Wake Up (2014)
      Until I Wake Up
      Video
      • Composer
      • 2014
    • Kate Kadow in Still Beautiful (2014)
      Still Beautiful
      Short
      • Composer
      • 2014
    • Voices in My Head: Dom's Story (2014)
      Voices in My Head: Dom's Story
      Short
      • Composer
      • 2014
    • Vanaka: Silver Girl (2014)
      Vanaka: Silver Girl
      Music Video
      • Composer
      • 2014
    • Unfinished
      Video
      • composer
      • 2012
    • Wasted I Love You
      Video
      • composer
      • 2012
    • Dishwalla: Give
      Music Video
      • Composer
      • 1997
    • Dishwalla: Counting Blue Cars (Tell Me Your Thoughts on God) (1996)
      Dishwalla: Counting Blue Cars (Tell Me Your Thoughts on God)
      5.1
      Music Video
      • Composer
      • 1996
    • Dishwalla: Charlie Brown's Parents (1996)
      Dishwalla: Charlie Brown's Parents
      Music Video
      • Composer
      • 1996

    Actor

    • Abby Hatcher, Fuzzly Catcher (2018)
      Abby Hatcher, Fuzzly Catcher
      5.2
      TV Series
      • Froak (voice)
      • 2019
    • For the Love of Fred (2018)
      For the Love of Fred
      • PC Roberts & Doctor Wood
      • 2018
    • Adam Templar and Michèle Belgrand in RED (2017)
      RED
      9.7
      Short
      • PC Roberts, Doctor Wood
      • 2017
    • J.R. Richards in JR Richards: Walls (2016)
      JR Richards: Walls
      Music Video
      • J.R. Richards
      • 2016
    • JR Richards: Precious Stone (2014)
      JR Richards: Precious Stone
      Short
      • FBI Agent
      • 2014
    • 2:13 (2009)
      2:13
      4.8
      • Fingerprint Technician
      • 2009
    • Morning (2001)
      Morning
      7.4
      • Jonny
      • 2001
    • Almost Anything
      6.6
      • Derek Scott
      • 2001
    • Alyssa Milano, Holly Marie Combs, and Shannen Doherty in Charmed (1998)
      Charmed
      7.2
      TV Series
      • Dishwalla - Vocalist (uncredited)
      • 1999
    • Dishwalla: Give
      Music Video
      • J.R. Richards
      • 1997
    • Dishwalla: Counting Blue Cars (Tell Me Your Thoughts on God) (1996)
      Dishwalla: Counting Blue Cars (Tell Me Your Thoughts on God)
      5.1
      Music Video
      • J.R. Richards
      • 1996
    • Dishwalla: Charlie Brown's Parents (1996)
      Dishwalla: Charlie Brown's Parents
      Music Video
      • J.R. Richards
      • 1996
    • Dishwalla: Haze
      Music Video
      • J.R. Richards
      • 1995

    Writer

    • Asking Is Leaving (2016)
      Asking Is Leaving
      Video
      • writer
      • 2016
    • Ever Dimming Room (2016)
      Ever Dimming Room
      Short
      • Writer
      • 2016
    • J.R. Richards in JR Richards: Walls (2016)
      JR Richards: Walls
      Music Video
      • writer
      • 2016
    • JR Richards: Precious Stone (2014)
      JR Richards: Precious Stone
      Short
      • Writer
      • 2014
    • J.R. Richards in Until I Wake Up (2014)
      Until I Wake Up
      Video
      • writer
      • 2014
    • Kate Kadow in Still Beautiful (2014)
      Still Beautiful
      Short
      • writer
      • 2014
    • Vanaka: Silver Girl (2014)
      Vanaka: Silver Girl
      Music Video
      • writer
      • 2014
    • Unfinished
      Video
      • writer
      • 2012
    • Wasted I Love You
      Video
      • writer
      • 2012

    Personal details

    • Official sites
      • Facebook Fan Page
      • J.R. Richards Official Page
    • Height
      • 5′ 11½″ (1.82 m)
    • Born
      • April 30, 1972
      • Santa Barbara, California, USA
    • Spouses
        Min ReidFebruary 26, 2013 - present (4 children)
    • Other works
      Lead singer and songwriter for rock band Dishwalla.

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      Lead singer for the band Dishwalla.

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