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Richard Compton

Richard Compton

Directing

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Richard Compton was a director, primarily for television, after starting his career as an actor in the 1950s in government propaganda movies, eventually moving to television in the 60s, where he was best known for portraying a Romulan in several episodes of Star Trek. He directed movies in the 60s with very limited success before moving to directing for television in the 70s and 80s.

Known for

The Ransom
Babylon 5: The Gathering
Return to Macon County
Home for the Holidays
Baywatch: Panic at Malibu Pier
Macon County Line

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