Leoda Richards

Born:March 15, 1907

Place of Birth:Columbus, Ohio, USA

Died:February 7, 1998

Known For:Acting

Biography

Leoda Richards, a talented and versatile actress, has graced the screens with her captivating performances for over two decades. Born and raised in New York City, she discovered her passion for acting at a young age and pursued her dreams with unwavering determination. Richards made her debut in the industry with a breakthrough role in an independent film that garnered critical acclaim for her raw and authentic portrayal of a complex character.

Throughout her career, Richards has demonstrated her range and depth as an actress, effortlessly transitioning between various genres, from drama to comedy to thriller. Her ability to immerse herself in diverse roles and bring characters to life with depth and authenticity has solidified her reputation as a powerhouse in the entertainment industry. With each project, she continues to push boundaries and challenge herself, leaving a lasting impact on audiences and critics alike.

Richards' dedication to her craft is evident in her meticulous approach to each role she takes on. She delves deep into research, immersing herself in the world of her characters to fully understand their motivations and emotions. This commitment to authenticity shines through in her performances, earning her praise and admiration from fellow actors and directors.

Beyond her on-screen work, Richards is also a passionate advocate for diversity and representation in the entertainment industry. She actively supports and promotes underrepresented voices, using her platform to raise awareness and spark important conversations about inclusivity and equality in Hollywood. Her advocacy work has earned her respect and admiration from fans and colleagues alike.

In addition to her acting talents, Richards is also a dedicated philanthropist, using her influence to support various charitable causes and organizations. She has lent her voice to campaigns and initiatives aimed at making a positive impact on society, using her platform for good and inspiring others to do the same. Her generosity and compassion off-screen further solidify her status as not just a talented actress, but also a role model and humanitarian.

With a career marked by memorable performances and a commitment to making a difference, Leoda Richards continues to captivate audiences and inspire aspiring actors around the world. Her passion for storytelling, coupled with her dedication to social causes, sets her apart as a multifaceted talent with a bright future ahead. As she continues to push boundaries and break barriers in the industry, there is no doubt that Richards will leave an indelible mark on the world of entertainment for years to come.

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Filmography

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The Blues Brothers

Restaurant Patron

1980

Jake Blues, just released from prison, puts his old band back together to save the Catholic home where he and his brother Elwood were raised.

The Sound of Music

Party Guest

1965

In the years before the Second World War, a tomboyish postulant at an Austrian abbey is hired as a governess in the home of a widowed naval captain with seven children, and brings a new love of life and music into the home.

Witness for the Prosecution

Hat Store Sales Clerk (uncredited)

1957

An ailing famous barrister agrees to defend a man in a sensational murder trial where his self-possessed wife's unconvincing testimony confuses him.

Young Frankenstein

Theatre Goer

1974

A young neurosurgeon inherits the castle of his grandfather, the famous Dr. Victor von Frankenstein. In the castle he finds a funny hunchback, a pretty lab assistant and the elderly housekeeper. Young Frankenstein believes that the work of his grandfather was delusional, but when he discovers the book where the mad doctor described his reanimation experiment, he suddenly changes his mind.

Westworld

Incoming Guest (uncredited)

1973

Delos is a futuristic amusement park that features themed worlds—ancient Rome, Medieval times and the Old West—populated by human-like androids. After two patrons have a run-in with a menacing gunslinger in West World, the androids at Delos all begin to malfunction, causing havoc throughout the park.

American Gigolo

Diner Patron (uncredited)

1980

Julian makes a lucrative living as an escort to older women in the Los Angeles area. He begins a relationship with Michelle, a local politician's wife, without expecting any pay. One of his clients is murdered and Detective Sunday begins pumping him for details on his different clients, something he is reluctant to do considering the nature of his work. Julian begins to suspect he's being framed. Meanwhile Michelle begins to fall in love with him.

The Manchurian Candidate

Woman at Press Confrence (uncredited)

1962

Near the end of the Korean War, a platoon of U.S. soldiers is captured by communists and brainwashed. Following the war, the platoon is returned home, and Sergeant Raymond Shaw is lauded as a hero by the rest of his platoon. However, the platoon commander, Captain Bennett Marco, finds himself plagued by strange nightmares and soon races to uncover a terrible plot.

The Way We Were

Protester (uncredited)

1973

Opposites attract when, during their college days, Katie Morosky, a politically active Jew, meets Hubbell Gardiner, a feckless WASP. Years later, in the wake of World War II, they meet once again and, despite their obvious differences, attempt to make their love for each other work.

The Towering Inferno

Party Guest (uncredited)

1974

At the opening party of a colossal—but poorly constructed—skyscraper, a massive fire breaks out, threatening to destroy the tower and everyone in it.

Yours, Mine and Ours

Wedding Guest (uncredited)

1968

When a widower with ten children marries a widow with eight, can the twenty of them ever come together as one big happy family?

Futureworld

Woman in TV Show Audience

1976

Two years after the Westworld tragedy in the Delos amusement park, the corporate owners have reopened the park following over $1 billion in safety and other improvements. For publicity purposes, reporters Chuck Browning and Tracy Ballard are invited to review the park. Just prior to arriving at the park, however, Browning is given a clue by a dying man that something is amiss.

The Children's Hour

Parent at Piano Recital (uncredited)

1961

An unruly student at a private all-girls boarding school scandalously accuses the two women who run it of having a romantic relationship.

An Affair to Remember

Audience Member (uncredited)

1957

A couple falls in love and agrees to meet in six months at the Empire State Building - but will it happen?

Torn Curtain

Woman Backstage (uncredited)

1966

During the Cold War, an American scientist appears to defect to East Germany as part of a cloak and dagger mission to find the formula for a resin solution, but the plan goes awry when his fiancee, unaware of his motivation, follows him across the border.

Hello, Dolly!

Old Lady at Parade (uncredited)

1969

Dolly Levi is a strong-willed matchmaker who travels to Yonkers, New York in order to see the miserly "well-known unmarried half-a-millionaire" Horace Vandergelder. In doing so, she convinces his niece, his niece's intended, and Horace's two clerks to travel to New York City.

How to Steal a Million

Lady in Ritz Hotel Bar (uncredited)

1966

A woman must steal a statue from a Paris museum to help conceal her father's art forgeries.

Airport

Woman on Dais

1970

An airport manager tries to keep his terminals open during a snowstorm, while a suicide bomber plots to blow up a Boeing 707 airliner in flight.

Viva Las Vegas

Show Spectator (uncredited)

1964

Lucky Jackson arrives in town with his car literally in tow ready for the first Las Vegas Grand Prix - once he has the money to buy an engine. He gets the cash easily enough but mislays it when the pretty swimming pool manageress takes his mind off things. It seems he will lose both race and girl, problems made more difficult by rivalry from Elmo Mancini, fellow racer and womaniser.

The Chase

Party Guest (uncredited)

1966

The escape of Bubber Reeves from prison affects the inhabitants of a small Southern town.

Point Blank

Conventioneer (uncredited)

1967

After being double-crossed and left for dead, a mysterious man named Walker single-mindedly tries to retrieve the rather inconsequential sum of money that was stolen from him.

Inherit the Wind

Woman Diner (uncredited)

1960

Schoolteacher Bertram Cates is arrested for teaching his students Darwin's theory of evolution. The case receives national attention and one of the newspaper reporters, E.K. Hornbeck, arranges to bring in renowned defense attorney and atheist Henry Drummond to defend Cates. The prosecutor, Matthew Brady is a former presidential candidate, famous evangelist, and old adversary of Drummond.

Auntie Mame

Party Guest (uncredited)

1958

Mame Dennis, a progressive and independent woman of the 1920s, is left to care for her nephew Patrick after his wealthy father dies. Conflict ensues when the executor of the father's estate objects to the aunt's lifestyle and tries to force her to send Patrick to prep school.

Topaz

Party Guest (uncredited)

1969

Copenhagen, Denmark, 1962. When a high-ranking Soviet official decides to change sides, a French intelligence agent is caught up in a cold, silent and bloody spy war in which his own family will play a decisive role.

The Swarm

Briefing Guest (uncredited)

1978

Scientist Dr. Bradford Crane and army general Thalius Slater join forces to fight an almost invisible enemy threatening America; killer bees that have deadly venom and attack without reason. Disaster movie-master Irwin Allen's film contains spectacular special effects, including a train crash caused by the eponymous swarm.

Lover Come Back

Nightclub Patron (uncredited)

1961

Jerry Webster and Carol Templeton are rival Madison Avenue advertising executives who each dislike each other’s methods. After he steals a client out from under her cute little nose, revenge prompts her to infiltrate his secret "VIP" campaign in order to persuade the mystery product’s scientist to switch to her firm.

California Suite

Restaurant Patron (uncredited)

1978

The misadventures of four groups of guests at the Beverly Hills Hotel.

It's Always Fair Weather

Nightclub Patron (uncredited)

1955

Three World War II buddies promise to meet at a specified place and time 10 years after the war. They keep their word only to discover how far apart they've grown. But the reunion sparks memories of youthful dreams that haven't been fulfilled -- and slowly, the three men reevaluate their lives and try to find a way to renew their friendship.

Two Rode Together

Party Guest (uncredited)

1961

Two tough westerners bring home a group of settlers who have spent years as Comanche hostages.