On 10th August 1954, comedian Richard Overton came into the world. His parents were Nancy also known as Anne Swain Overton and Hall Overton. The mother was a musician and member of the Chordettes. This group comprised of girls only and was well known for singles Mr. Sandman and Lollipop. Hall was a music teacher at Juilliard Institute. Apart from teaching music, he was music arranger with the group Thelonious Monks. New York was where Richard was born. His family relocated to New Jersey which became his home for the rest of his life.
Having musical blood in him, Rich dabbles in music as he occasionally performs with local blues bands. His instrument is the harmonica. His career as a stand-up comedian started when he attended Dick Morrow High School as part of the comedy team Overton and Sullivan. Later in the 1970s, he went solo.
Acting career fir Rick that kicked off in 1982 has been quite expansive. His first role in a film was in Young Doctors in Love. This was followed by another role in the movie Airplane II: The Sequel. As a writer he is well known for having written an episode of The New Adventures of Beans Baxter. Other Films and television shows in which he made an appearance include Amazing Stories, Willow and Million Dollar Mystery.
In 1992, he got a part in the humorous show The Edge which only lasted for a year after being offered the role. In 1993, he got a chance to appear twice in the show Seinfeld and Robin Williams Mrs. Doubtfire. In 1994, Rick won Emmy recognition for an episode he wrote for Dennis Miller Live.
In 2005, he played a role in Alias and Joan Of Arcadia. In the latter show he played a character through which he attempted explaining the true meaning of wealth. The same year, he portrayed Orson Welles and H. G. Wells in the episode The Radio Adventures of Dr. Floyd. In 2009, he made an appearance together with Jaime King in A Fork in the Road. In 2012, he appeared in Star Power, a music video by Adil Omar, a rapper from Pakistan.
Many people in America and abroad have been entertained by Rick. If you need to watch him live, you can use the internet to follow his shows. Past shows can also be found on the internet. As a musician he took part in Star Power, a music video by Adil Omar who is a rapper from Pakistan.
Besides acting and music, Rick has been enthusiastic about motor cycling for the last 20 years. He participates in charity rides like the annual Muscular Dystrophy. When not involved in acting or motor cycling, he is engaged in model-building as a hobby. His designs are made from different model kits and domestic items. He takes part in Sci-Fi conventions and he has been awarded different trophies for his designs.
Richard Overton is grateful to his father for introducing Jonathan Winters to him at an early age. He says that his imagination is inspired by Winters. As a child, the senior Overton exposed him to some of the works by Winters. The happenings early in his life put him on the path that would lead him to his destiny. In Winters, he has a role model to look up to and a source of inspiration and motivation.
Having musical blood in him, Rich dabbles in music as he occasionally performs with local blues bands. His instrument is the harmonica. His career as a stand-up comedian started when he attended Dick Morrow High School as part of the comedy team Overton and Sullivan. Later in the 1970s, he went solo.
Acting career fir Rick that kicked off in 1982 has been quite expansive. His first role in a film was in Young Doctors in Love. This was followed by another role in the movie Airplane II: The Sequel. As a writer he is well known for having written an episode of The New Adventures of Beans Baxter. Other Films and television shows in which he made an appearance include Amazing Stories, Willow and Million Dollar Mystery.
In 1992, he got a part in the humorous show The Edge which only lasted for a year after being offered the role. In 1993, he got a chance to appear twice in the show Seinfeld and Robin Williams Mrs. Doubtfire. In 1994, Rick won Emmy recognition for an episode he wrote for Dennis Miller Live.
In 2005, he played a role in Alias and Joan Of Arcadia. In the latter show he played a character through which he attempted explaining the true meaning of wealth. The same year, he portrayed Orson Welles and H. G. Wells in the episode The Radio Adventures of Dr. Floyd. In 2009, he made an appearance together with Jaime King in A Fork in the Road. In 2012, he appeared in Star Power, a music video by Adil Omar, a rapper from Pakistan.
Many people in America and abroad have been entertained by Rick. If you need to watch him live, you can use the internet to follow his shows. Past shows can also be found on the internet. As a musician he took part in Star Power, a music video by Adil Omar who is a rapper from Pakistan.
Besides acting and music, Rick has been enthusiastic about motor cycling for the last 20 years. He participates in charity rides like the annual Muscular Dystrophy. When not involved in acting or motor cycling, he is engaged in model-building as a hobby. His designs are made from different model kits and domestic items. He takes part in Sci-Fi conventions and he has been awarded different trophies for his designs.
Richard Overton is grateful to his father for introducing Jonathan Winters to him at an early age. He says that his imagination is inspired by Winters. As a child, the senior Overton exposed him to some of the works by Winters. The happenings early in his life put him on the path that would lead him to his destiny. In Winters, he has a role model to look up to and a source of inspiration and motivation.
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