Richard Farnsworth

Richard William Farnsworth (September 1, 1920 – October 6, 2000) was an American actor and stuntman. He is best known for his performances in Comes a Horseman (1978), for which he received an Academy Award nomination for Best Supporting Actor; The Grey Fox (1982), for which he received a Golden Globe Award nomination for Best Actor in a Motion Picture - Drama; Anne of Green Gables (1985); Misery (1990); and The Straight Story (1999), for which he received a nomination for the Academy Award for Best Actor.

Personal Info

Known For Acting

Gender Male

Birthday September 1, 1920

Place of Birth

Los Angeles, California, United States

Filmography

1999

The Straight Story

as Alvin

Movie

1990

Misery

as Buster

Movie

1973

Papillon

as Manhunter (uncredited)

Movie