Description:
Richard Egan had four daughters and one son with Patricia Hardy, to whom he was married for nearly 30 years before he passed away. He honorably served as an officer in the Army during World War II, teaching judo and bayonet & knife fighting. Mr. Egan attended the University of San Francisco for undergrad, and Stanford for graduate studies. He also taught at and attended Northwestern. He was well known for his talent as a leading man, as well as helping once struggling, now successful, actors in getting their big break.
Birthday
July 29, 1921
Born In
San Francisco, California, USA
Alternative names
Richard Eagan
, Dick Egan
Height
183 cm
Children
Kathleen Egan
Trivia
A devout Catholic who attended daily Mass, Egan didn't marry until he was well into his 30's, an advanced age for the time. He believed marriage was a lifetime commitment and was waiting for the right woman to come along.
Quotes
The war had given me time to think, and to decide what I really wanted to do. I think I had always been an actor in my mind, but now I was going to be one in public, too. Right out in front of everybody ...
Trademarks
Deep, mellow voice
