Biography

Richard Tucker was born on June 4, 1884 in Brooklyn [now in New York City], New York, USA. He was an actor, known for The Jazz Singer (1927), The Squall (1929) and Flash Gordon (1936). He was married to Erma Deen, Ruth Mitchell and Mabel Reed. He died on December 5, 1942 in Woodland Hills, Los Angeles, California, USA.

Tall, debonair American leading actor of the silent screen. He began in films with Edison in 1913 after previous stage experience. Under contract with Goldwyn in the 1920's. In the 30's, he re-emerged with graying hair as a distinguished-looking character actor, playing bankers, industrialists, scientists and politicians.

The first official member of the Screen Actors Guild (SAG). He's also a founding member of SAG's Board of Directors.