American character actor
Born: November 20, 1948
Richard Masur is an American actor and director, renowned for his versatility and extensive body of work across film, television, and theater. Born on November 20, 1948, in New York City, Masur attended The Yale School of Drama and began his acting career on stage before transitioning to screen roles in the early 1970s.
Masur gained recognition for his warm, everyman persona and ability to adapt to a variety of characters. He is perhaps best known for his roles in iconic films such as My Girl (1991), where he played the lovable Mr. Bixler, and John Carpenter’s The Thing (1982), in which he portrayed Clark, the dog handler. His television credits are equally impressive, including standout roles in series like One Day at a Time (1975–1984) and Rhoda.
Beyond acting, Masur served as the president of the Screen Actors Guild (SAG) from 1995 to 1999, advocating for performers’ rights and working conditions. A strong supporter of the arts, he has remained active in promoting theater and independent film projects.
Masur continues to act, appearing in both mainstream and independent productions, while also mentoring emerging talent. His enduring career reflects his dedication to the craft and his profound impact on the entertainment industry.
Richard Masur’s 5 most popular quotes
- I know deaf people. I have discussed the issues with them I’ve also thought about them a lot so I have some insights that go a little further than people who haven’t had contact with the deaf community.
- But people who think they can project themselves into deafness are mistaken because you can’t. And I’m not talking about imagining what a deaf person’s whole life is like I even mean just realizing what it is like for an instant.
- You have to give people the opportunity to prove themselves.
- Most profoundly deaf people have speech that is very difficult to understand.
- There is no relation to sound for deaf people. It is a totally different mental process.
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