Richard Mulligan

Originally a student of playwriting at Columbia University, 'Richard Mulligan' (qv) began his acting career in regional theater and soon after made his Broadway debut in the Pulitzer Prize-winning play "All the Way Home". In addition to his continuing Broadway career, Mulligan has successfully transferred his unique comedic talents to television and film. On the big screen he has appeared in such films as _The Heavenly Kid (1985)_ (qv), _Teachers (1984)_ (qv), _Little Big Man (1970)_ (qv) and _The Big Bus (1976)_ (qv). He has also performed in a number of 'Blake Edwards' (qv)' films, including _S.O.B. (1981)_ (qv), _A Fine Mess (1986)_ (qv), _Micki + Maude (1984)_ (qv) and _Trail of the Pink Panther (1982)_ (qv). Mulligan has made numerous guest-starring television appearances, but it was his role as Burt Campbell in Witt-Thomas-Harris' offbeat comedy series _Soap (1977)_ (qv) that earned him his first Emmy award. He also starred in the series _Reggie (1983)_ (qv). His movie-of-the-week and miniseries credits include _Poker Alice (1987)_ (qv), _Harvey (1996)_ (qv), _Pueblo (1973)_ (qv) and the acclaimed _Guess Who's Coming for Christmas? (1990)_ (qv) with 'Beau Bridges' (qv). He is the brother of director 'Robert Mulligan' (qv).::frankfob2@yahoo.com