About
Richard Lee Lawson (born March 7, 1947) is an American actor who has starred in movies and on television. He is perhaps best known for his roles in genre films; he portrayed Ryan in the 1982 film Poltergeist, and Dr. Ben Taylor in the 1983 NBC miniseries V.
Filmography
Aftershock: The Nicole P. Bell Story2025 · Al Sharpton
Will I See You Again?2024
Tyler Perry's Divorce in the Black2024 · Clarence
CHAAW: Chapter 12023 · Chief of Police
A Holiday Chance2021 · Garvin
Not Alone2021 · Dr. James Clay
North Hollywood2021 · Adolf's Dad
Always a Bridesmaid2019 · Carlton Blakeston Sr.
Beyoncé Presents: Making The Gift2019 · Self
From Zero to I Love You2019 · Ron Logsdon
Horror Noire: A History of Black Horror2019 · Self
Shotguns and Six Strings: Making a Rock N Roll Fable2017 · Self
Lemonade2016 · Self (home footage)
A Royal Family Christmas2015 · Leighton Royal
A Royal Family Holiday2015
For Colored Girls2010 · Frank
Love for Sale2008 · Uncle Mac
They Are Here: The Real World of the Poltergeists2007 · Himself
The Last Stand2006 · Winston
Guess Who2005 · Marcus