Richard William Burgi is an American actor known for his work in television and film. He was born on July 30, 1958, in Montclair, New Jersey. Burgi has appeared in numerous TV shows and movies, often playing roles that showcase his versatility as an actor.
Burgi's acting career began in the late 1980s with guest appearances on popular TV shows such as "Murder, She Wrote," "Matlock," and "The Flash." He gained recognition for his role as Chad Rollo on the soap opera "Another World" from 1986 to 1988.
One of Burgi's most notable roles came in 1995 when he joined the cast of the popular primetime soap opera "Melrose Place." He portrayed the character of Kyle McBride, a charismatic and complex doctor, from the show's fourth season until its final season in 1999. His performance on "Melrose Place" earned him a dedicated fan base and solidified his presence on television.
Following his success on "Melrose Place," Burgi continued to make appearances on various TV shows such as "The Sentinel," "24," "Desperate Housewives," and "Harper's Island." He often portrayed characters with layers and intensity, ranging from heroic figures to villains.
In addition to his television work, Richard Burgi has also appeared in several films. Some of his notable movie credits include "Cellular," "In Her Shoes," and "Hostel: Part II."
Burgi has demonstrated his talent beyond acting and has also worked as a voice actor. He provided the voice for the character of Jerry Langford in the video game adaptation of the film "The King of Comedy."
While Burgi has primarily worked in television and film, he has also made appearances in theater productions, showcasing his versatility as a performer.
In his personal life, Richard Burgi has been married twice. He was previously married to Lori Kahn from 1995 to 2002, and they have two children together. In 2012, he married Liliana Lopez, and they have one child.
Known For

Final Frequency
Cyrus Slanton
2021

The 2nd
CIA Director Phillips
2020

ZOUA
Narrator
2018

Decommissioned
President Ford
2016

No Letting Go
Henry
2016

Patient Killer
Doctor Sylvan
2015

Midnight Masquerade
Howard Samford
2014

Crystal Skulls
John Winston
2014

Fatal Instinct
Michael Decker
2014

13 Sins
Kopeckny
2014
Reaver
John
2013

The Green Inferno
Charles
2013

From The Woods
Landlord/Sheriff
2013

Christmas Twister
Logan
2012

How They Smiled
Henry Jenkins
2011

Committed
Desmond
2011

Super Eruption
Charlie Young
2011

Castle
Charlie Turner · (1 episode)
2009

Friday the 13th
Officer Bracke
2009

Christmas Cottage
Bill Kinkade
2008

Hostel Part II: The Next Level
Self
2007

In God's Country
Josiah Leavitt
2007

Hostel: Part II
Todd
2007

Shanghai Red
Michael Johnson
2007

Shark
(1 episode)
2006

Firestorm: Last Stand at Yellowstone
Richard Danville
2006

Fun with Dick and Jane
Joe Cleeman
2005

In Her Shoes
Jim Danvers
2005

Wheelmen
Nick
2005

Point Pleasant
Ben Kramer · (13 episodes)
2005

Torn Apart
Billy Westin
2004

Cellular
Craig Martin
2004

Starship Troopers 2: Hero of the Federation
Captain Dax
2004

Decoys
Detective Francis Kirk
2004

Darklight
William Shaw
2004

Bailey's Mistake
Paul Donovan
2001

The District
Captain Vincent Hunter · (10 episodes)
2000

CSI: Crime Scene Investigation
Rick Weston · (1 episode)
2000

I Married a Monster
Nicholas 'Nick' David Farrell
1998

Payback
Al Keegan
1995

The Flash III: Deadly Nightshade
Curtis Bohannan / Deadly Nightshade
1992
Nothingman
Macklemore Fuentes

Grand Hotel
Michael Finn · (2 episodes)
2019

The Oath
Nathan Andrews · (5 episodes)
2018

Rush Hour
Todd Taymor · (1 episode)
2016

Kirstie
Tony Cameron · (1 episode)
2013

Devious Maids
Henri · (1 episode)
2013

Blue Bloods
Councilman Tommy Mancini · (1 episode)
2010

Hawaii Five-0
Agent Novak · (1 episode)
2010

The Glades
William Grant · (1 episode)
2010

Hot in Cleveland
Timothy · (1 episode)
2010

Celebrity Ghost Stories
Self · (1 episode)
2009

Harper's Island
Thomas Wellington · (5 episodes)
2009

Big Shots
(1 episode)
2007

Reaper
(1 episode)
2007

Chuck
Clyde Decker · (4 episodes)
2007

Burn Notice
Morris · (1 episode)
2007

Desperate Housewives
Karl Mayer · (44 episodes)
2004

One Tree Hill
Ted Davis · (6 episodes)
2003

NCIS
Randall Hammond · (1 episode)
2003

Las Vegas
Vince Peterson · (4 episodes)
2003

Nip/Tuck
Dr. Logan Taper · (1 episode)
2003

CSI: Miami
Randall Stafford · (1 episode)
2002

24
Alan York · (6 episodes)
2001

24
Kevin Carroll · (5 episodes)
2001

Law & Order: Special Victims Unit
Richard Morgan · (1 episode)
1999

Judging Amy
Michael Cassidy · (6 episodes)
1999

Action
Cole Riccardi · (1 episode)
1999

Action
Cole Ricardi · (1 episode)
1999

Twice in a Lifetime
(1 episode)
1999

Providence
Dr. J.D. Scanlon · (1 episode)
1999

The Wild Thornberrys
Poacher #1 (voice) · (1 episode)
1998

Veronica's Closet
Mark · (1 episode)
1997

Just Shoot Me!
Robert Gallatin · (1 episode)
1997

The Sentinel
Jim Ellison · (65 episodes)
1996

Touched by an Angel
Frank · (1 episode)
1994

One West Waikiki
Detective Mack Wolfe · (20 episodes)
1994

Viper
Lane Cassidy · (4 episodes)
1994

Love & War
(1 episode)
1992

Mann & Machine
(1 episode)
1992

Nurses
(1 episode)
1991

The Flash
Curtis Bohannan · (1 episode)
1990

Chameleons
Philip
1989

Seinfeld
Ben · (1 episode)
1989

Jake and the Fatman
(3 episodes)
1987

Matlock
(1 episode)
1986

Who's the Boss?
(1 episode)
1984

The Young and the Restless
Ashland Locke · (83 episodes)
1973

Another World
(1547 episodes)
1964

General Hospital
Paul Hornsby · (1 episode)
1963