Acting
Richard Liberty
Born 1932-03-03
New York City, New York, USA
Department: 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.
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Day of the Dead
1985
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Miami Vice
1984
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Flight of the Navigator
1986
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The Final Countdown
1980
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Just Cause
1995
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Miami Supercops
1985
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The Crazies
1973
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Porky's II: The Next Day
1983
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Thieves and Robbers
1983
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The Mean Season
1985
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Filmography & Credits
Complete career catalog (16 titles)
| Poster | Title | Character / Role | Type | Year |
|---|---|---|---|---|
 | The World's End: The Legacy of 'Day of the Dead' | Self - Logan (archive footage) | Movie | 2013 |
 | Joe of the Dead: Acting in a George Romero Classic | Self - Logan (archive footage) | Movie | 2010 |
 | Virtual Weapon | Captain Holmes | Movie | 1997 |
 | Just Cause | Chaplain | Movie | 1995 |
 | Moon Over Miami | Self / Appearance | TV Series | 1993 |
 | Vengeance: The Story of Tony Cimo | Prosecutor Padgett | Movie | 1986 |
 | Flight of the Navigator | Mr. Howard | Movie | 1986 |
 | Miami Supercops | Joe Garrett | Movie | 1985 |
 | Day of the Dead | Logan | Movie | 1985 |
 | The Mean Season | Mr. Hooks | Movie | 1985 |
 | Miami Vice | Professor | TV Series | 1984 |
 | Porky's II: The Next Day | Commissioner Couch | Movie | 1983 |
 | Thieves and Robbers | Sergeant | Movie | 1983 |
 | Love Child | Police Officer | Movie | 1982 |
 | The Final Countdown | LCdr. Moss | Movie | 1980 |
 | The Crazies | Artie | Movie | 1973 |