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Richard Whorf (June 4, 1906 – December 14, 1966) was an American actor, writer and film director. Life and acting career [ edit ] Whorf was born in Winthrop, Massachusetts to Harry and Sarah (née Lee) Whorf.
Richard Whorf (1906-1966) was a versatile film and TV professional, known for Yankee Doodle Dandy, The Beverly Hillbillies and The Tammy Grimes Show. He was married to actress Margaret Harriet Smith and died of a heart attack in 1966.
- January 1, 1
- Winthrop, Massachusetts, USA
- January 1, 1
- Santa Monica, California, USA
SANTA MONICA, Calif., Dec. 14 (UPI) Richard Whorf, the stage, screen and television actor and director, died of a heart attack at St. John's Hospital here today. He was 60 years old.
Richard Whorf was a versatile American artist who worked in theater, film, and television. He was the brother of linguist Benjamin Lee Whorf and directed The Beverly Hillbillies, among other shows.
Richard Whorf was a director and actor, known for Yankee Doodle Dandy (1942), Blues in the Night (1941) and The Beverly Hillbillies (1962). He was also the brother of linguist Benjamin Whorf and a Tony Award-winning costume designer.
- June 4, 1906
- December 14, 1966
"Richard Whorf" published on by null. (1906–66), actor and designer.A sullen‐looking but versatile theatrical figure, he was born in Winthrop, Massachusetts, and made his debut in Boston in 1921 as the Artful Dodger in Oliver ...
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Nov 24, 2009 · One of the unsung 20th century creators is Richard Whorf (1906-1966), the sometime actor who was director of the Beverly Hillbillies. Whorf was also a dancer, a designer, a producer and a writer. Whorf has a whole world view that is well to appreciate; namely traditional with a warped view of the world. Whorf showed up in an old TV rotogravure ...
