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Richard Herd

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Actor

The Resume

    (September 26, 1932-May 26, 2020)
    Born in Boston, Massachusetts
    Best known for his role as Mr. Wilhelm on 'Seinfeld'
    Notable works include 'V,' 'V: The Final Battle,' 'seaQuest DSV,' 'Star Trek: The Next Generation,' 'Quantum Leap,' 'Hercules in New York' and 'The China Syndrome'
    Notable guest roles on 'M*A*S*H*,' 'T.J. Hooker,' 'The A-Team,' 'NYPD Blue,' 'JAG' and 'Starsky and Hutch'

Why he might be annoying:

    He easily passes for Karl Malden.
    He is typecast as stern authority figures.
    He admitted to being disappointed after losing out to Dabney Coleman for the role of Franklin M. Hart Jr. in '9 to 5.'
    He married three times and divorced twice.
    He primarily acted in the science fiction genre until the 1990's, when he expanded into comedy.

Why he might not be annoying:

    He started alongside Jack Lemmon and Michael Douglas in 'The China Syndrome', which was his first major film role.
    He is a staple at many science fiction fan conventions, due to his work in the genre.
    His role of Mr. Wilhelm in 'Seinfeld' was memorable.
    He was inducted into the National Broadcaster Hall of Fame, as a result of his work on 'Old Time Radio.'

Credit: Ricky


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Year In Review:

    In 2023, Out of 3 Votes: 33.33% Annoying
    In 2022, Out of 2 Votes: 0% Annoying
    In 2021, Out of 6 Votes: 83.33% Annoying
    In 2020, Out of 110 Votes: 41.82% Annoying
    In 2019, Out of 23 Votes: 47.83% Annoying