Richard Lynch

American actor (1940-2012)

Richard Hugh Lynch (February 12, 1940 – June 19, 2012) was an Irish-American actor best known for playing villains in movies and television. He often appeared in science fiction productions, including Battlestar Galactica (as Wolfe) and its sequel series Galactica 1980 (as Commander Xaviar). He also appeared in such shows as Starsky and Hutch, T. J. Hooker, The A-Team, Charmed and Star Trek: The Next Generation.

Richard Lynch
Born
Richard Hugh Lynch

February 12, 1940
DiedJune 19, 2012(2012-06-19) (aged 72)
Cause of deathHeart attack
NationalityIrish and American
Other namesRichard H. Lynch
Alma materThe Actors Studio,
HB Studios
OccupationActor
Years active1967 – 2012
Known forWolfe, Commander Xaviar
Notable workBattlestar Galactica, Galactica 1980, Star Trek: The Next Generation, Starsky and Hutch, T. J. Hooker, The A-Team, Charmed, Halloween
Spouse(s)Béatrix Lynch
(? – ?; divorced),
Lily Lynch
(? – ?)
ChildrenWith Béatrix:
Christopher Lynch (dead)
RelativesBarry Lynch (brother)
AwardsSaturn Award for Best Supporting Actor (1982)

Early life

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Richard Lynch was born on February 12, 1940[1] in Brooklyn, New York City to Irish Catholic parents. His younger brother is actor Barry Lynch. Lynch served in the United States Marine Corps.[1]Lynch was trained at The Actors Studio and at the HB Studios.

Career

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In while acting, Lynch was also a musician and played the saxophone, guitar, piano, and flute. He also enjoyed fishing, poetry, and architecture. He held Republic of Ireland citizenship through his Irish born parents and was a frequent visitor to Ireland. With Barry, the two brothers starred together in the films Nightforce and Total Force. Lynch's wife Lily starred with him in the film Breaking the Silence (1998) and son Christopher Lynch starred with him in the science fiction film Trancers II.

Later career

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Through the years, Lynch worked with old friend and colleague Don Calfa in the films Necronomicon (1993), Toughguy (1995), Corpses Are Forever (2003), and Lewisburg (2009).

Personal life and death

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Lynch had married twice — once to Béatrix Lynch (their son Christopher died in 2005 from pneumonia), and later to Lily Lynch. His body was found in his home in Yucca Valley, California on June 19, 2012. It is not known if Lynch died on June 18 or 19. After not having heard from Lynch for several days, friend and actress Carol Vogel went to his home to find the door open and his body in his kitchen. She then called 9-1-1[2] He was survived by his brother Barry and sisters Carole Taylor and Cathy Jones.[1] News reports following his death incorrectly identified his birth year as 1936, but the LA Times obituary published by his family correctly listed the year as 1940.[1]

References

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  1. 1.0 1.1 1.2 1.3 "Richard Lynch Obituary (2012) - Los Angeles, CA - Los Angeles Times". Legacy.com.
  2. 'Halloween,' 'Battlestar Galactica' actor Richard Lynch dies at 72

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