
Richard Gilliland
Acting
From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia. Richard Gilliland (born January 23, 1950) is an American television and movie actor. Gilliland was born in Fort Worth, Texas. He appeared onscreen in the 1970s. Notable appearances include Thirtysomething, Party of Five, Little Women, and a recurring role on Designing Women (where he met his wife Jean Smart, who starred as Charlene in that series). The couple has one son, Connor. Richard recently played Ellis Kapp on The Unit and Captain Stan Cotter on 24 while his wife Jean Smart played the First Lady Martha Logan in season 5. (He was in episode 2:00am to 3:00am). Gilliland is best friends with actor Joe Mantegna. Gilliland is also very active in the theatre. Recent credits include Balancing Act, with Yeardley Smith and I Remember You, with Tony Danza; both at Garry Marshall's Falcon Theatre. He studied at the Goodman School of Drama, Playwright's Kitchen Ensemble and spent four seasons at summer stock. Description above from the Wikipedia article Richard Gilliland, licensed under CC-BY-SA,full list of contributors on Wikipedia.
TV Shows(40)

Imposters
Arlen Jonson
2017

Scandal
Barry
2012

Torchwood
Congressman Morganthall
2006

Dexter
2006

The Unit
Ellis Kapp
2006

Criminal Minds
Bob Orci
2005

Desperate Housewives
Dr. Avedon
2004

Joan of Arcadia
Mayor Albert Dunbar
2003

24
Stan Cotter
2001

Crossing Jordan
Charles Monroe
2001

CSI: Crime Scene Investigation
Mr. Steiner
2000

Judging Amy
Dr. Brent Reynolds
1999

Becker
Frank
1998

Brooklyn South
Neil Jessop
1997

The Practice
Attorney Walter Myron
1997

Early Edition
Fred Meanwell
1996

Touched by an Angel
Stan Miller
1994

Party of Five
Mr. Reeves
1994

Batman: The Animated Series
Frank / Raven (voice)
1992

Heartland
Tom Stafford
1989
Police Story
1988

thirtysomething
Jeffrey Milgrom
1987

Jake and the Fatman
Elliot Edwards
1987

Designing Women
J.D. Shackleford
1986

Matlock
Jeffrey Spidell
1986

Murder, She Wrote
Steve Landon
1984

Hunter
Ralph Ormond
1984

Night Court
Brian Kapshaw
1984

Just Our Luck
Keith Burrows
1983

St. Elsewhere
Tim Fitzsimmons
1982

Hotel
Joe
1982

Trapper John, M.D.
1979

Little Women
Theodore 'Laurie' Laurence
1978

The Love Boat
Ron
1977

Operation Petticoat
Lt. Nick Holden
1977

The Streets of San Francisco
Canford
1972

The Waltons
Arlington Wescott 'Jonesy' Jones
1972

McMillan & Wife
Sgt. Steve DiMaggio
1971

Medical Center
David Weldman
1969

Marcus Welby, M.D.
Ronnie Morgan
1969
Movies(30)

Case 347
Gustaf Berchum
2020

Parts Per Billion
Anchor 1
2014

Call Me Crazy: A Five Film
Hugh
2013

The Powder Puff Principle
Andy
2006

The Designing Women Reunion
2003

Audrey's Rain
Terry Lloyd
2003

Vampire Clan
Sgt. Ben Odom
2002

Star Kid
Roland Griffith
1997

Dog Watch
Orlanser
1997

Two Voices
Louis McClennon
1997

Playing Dangerous 2
Jack Harrison
1996

The Man Next Door
Moe
1996

The West Side Waltz
Neil
1995

Not in My Family
Tom Worth
1993

Just My Imagination
Carl Chester
1992

A Killing in a Small Town
Dale Morrison
1990

Happy Hour
Blakely
1987

Acceptable Risks
David Kohler
1986

Embassy
Ted Davidson
1985
Challenge of a Lifetime
Will Brodsky
1985

Airplane II: The Sequel
Pervis
1982

A Day for Thanks on Waltons Mountain
Arlington 'Jonesy' Wescott Jones III
1982

Mother's Day on Waltons Mountain
Jonesy
1982

A Wedding on Waltons Mountain
Arlington Wescott 'Jonesy' Jones III
1982

The Night the Bridge Fell Down
Harvey Lewis
1980

The White Buffalo
Corporal Kileen
1977

Stay Hungry
Hal
1976

Bug
Gerald Metbaum
1975

The Family Kovack
Lennie Kovack
1974

Unwed Father
Jeff
1974