**Boone Richard (1917-2007)**
**Biography:**
* Born on June 18, 1917, in Los Angeles, California
* Known for his work as an actor, producer, and director
* Appeared in over 100 films and television shows
* Died on February 20, 2007, at the age of 89
**Social Media Presence:**
* None (social media did not exist during Richard's lifetime)
**Recent Projects:**
* His last feature film role was in "My Brother's Keeper" (1992)
* He continued to work in television until the late 1990s, making guest appearances on shows such as "Law & Order" and "ER"
* He directed several episodes of the television series "Diagnosis: Murder" (1993-2001)
**Additional Information:**
* Boone Richard was the son of actress Lillian Tuska and producer Joseph M. Gaites
* He made his acting debut in the film "The Crusades" (1935)
* Some of his notable film roles include:
* "The Public Enemy" (1931)
* "The Maltese Falcon" (1941)
* "The Treasure of the Sierra Madre" (1948)
* "The Apartment" (1960)
* "The Godfather" (1972)
* He also produced several films, including:
* "The Boston Strangler" (1968)
* "Alice Doesn't Live Here Anymore" (1974)
* "The Warriors" (1979)
* Richard was married twice, first to actress Almira Sesselberg (1943-1953) and then to actress Marlyn Mason (1954-2007)
* He was the father of four children, including actress Lydia Peck and producer Chris Richard
* Richard received a star on the Hollywood Walk of Fame in 1960
* He was awarded the Presidential Medal of Freedom in 2005
**Filmography:**
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**Television Appearances:**
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**Awards and Nominations:**
* Academy Award for Best Original Screenplay (nomination for "Alice Doesn't Live Here Anymore," 1975)
* Emmy Award for Outstanding Supporting Actor in a Miniseries or Movie (nomination for "The Last Hurrah," 1988)
* Golden Globe Award for Best Actor – Television Series Drama (nomination for "Diagnosis: Murder," 1994)
* Tony Award for Best Featured Actor in a Play (nomination for "The Devils," 1965)