Richard Erdman
American actor, film director (1925–2019)
John Richard Erdman was an American character actor and occasional film and television director. He appeared in more than 160 films and television productions between 1944 and 2017, mostly in supporting roles. He is most known for his roles in the classic films Stalag 17 (1953) and Tora! Tora! Tora! (1970). In his final years, Erdman found renewed fame through his portrayal of Leonard Rodriguez in the comedy series Community (2009–2015).
Filmography in the catalog
Credited on 6 films (1952–1969) — matched by name in the Creator or Credits field. Also mentioned in 2 other records (descriptions, transcriptions, copyright notes).
| Year ▼ | Title | Creator | Length | Format | Color | Sound |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1969 | Rascal. | Walt Disney Productions. | 90 min | 35mm | Color | sound |
| 1966 | Namu, The Killer Whale. | Ivan Tors Enterprises Inc. | 85 min | 35mm | Color | sound |
| 1955 | Francis In The Navy. | Universal Pictures Co. Inc. | 80 min. | 35mm | B&W | sound |
| 1953 | Stalag 17 | Billy Wilder | 116 min | 16mm | Color & B&W | sound |
| 1952 | Aladdin And His Lamp. | Monogram Pictures Corp. | 66 min. | 35mm | Color | sound |
| Community | 22 min | 16mm | sound |