- Born
- Died
- Height1.83 m
- Richard Egan had four daughters and one son with Patricia Hardy, to whom he was married for nearly 30 years before he passed away. He honorably served as an officer in the Army during World War II, teaching judo and bayonet & knife fighting. Mr. Egan attended the University of San Francisco for undergrad, and Stanford for graduate studies. He also taught at and attended Northwestern. He was well known for his talent as a leading man, as well as helping once struggling, now successful, actors in getting their big break.- IMDb mini biography by: Anonymous
- Richard Egan attended St Ignatius Preparatory School in San Francisco before going to university. He enlisted in the Army in 1942 and was discharged with the rank of captain. After that, he resumed his studies at Stanford University where he graduated in Theatre History and Drama in 1948. He interpreted about thirty plays and started his film career in 1949.- IMDb mini biography by: Guy Bellinger
- SpousePatricia Hardy(June 7, 1958 - July 20, 1987) (his death, 5 children)
- ChildrenKathleen EganColleen EganPatricia Egan
- Deep, mellow voice
- A devout Catholic who attended daily Mass, Egan didn't marry until he was well into his 30's, an advanced age for the time. He believed marriage was a lifetime commitment and was waiting for the right woman to come along.
- Father of Rich Egan (born March 13, 1969) ; who started and runs Vagrant Records (a successful independent rock label).
- Well known for being a gracious actor, and a favorite among stuntmen. He was deemed an "Honorary Stuntman" by the Stuntmen's Association of America.
- In 1954, Egan was slated to star in the title role of Prince Namor, the Sub-Mariner in a television series based on the Timley/Atlas/Marvel Comics superhero. The series never materialized and it is believed that no pilot film was ever made.
- Dated Susan Hayward before he married Patricia Hardy.
- The war had given me time to think, and to decide what I really wanted to do. I think I had always been an actor in my mind, but now I was going to be one in public, too. Right out in front of everybody ...
- They want anti-heroes now, and it's just not for me. I'm just not right for that. It's much easier to be cynical than to make a positive statement, to set up a man only to knock him down, than to show convincingly a man who successfully sticks by his beliefs. We desperately need something to give strength and fortitude to the lost. I want to be a part of that. Part of the solution. And if I can't ... well ... I'm sure not interested in becoming part of the problem instead.
- In these times more than ever, we have to have faith in the principle of the ultimate triumph of right over wrong. In 'High Noon' Gary Cooper....had to face up to his predicament, stand on his principles no matter how alone he stood or how terrifying it was.
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