Richard Compton
Directing
Biography
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.
Notable Works
Prominent titles featuring Richard Compton
Ravagers
1979
Filmography
Acting (2)
1971
Bury Me an Angelas Pool Player
5.3
1969
Wanda - The Sadistic Hypnotistas Sylvester
3.0
Production & Directing (25)
2005
Home for the HolidaysDirector
6.1
1993
Babylon 5: The GatheringDirector
6.5
1992
The KeysDirector
8.0
1990
Super ForceDirector
3.8
1990
Kojak: It's Always SomethingDirector
6.7
1989
Kojak: Fatal FlawDirector
8.0
1989
Baywatch: Panic at Malibu PierDirector
7.6
1988
8.0
1988
1979
RavagersDirector
4.5
1978
Deadman's CurveDirector
5.4
1977
The RansomDirector
6.5
1975
Return to Macon CountyDirector
6.6
1975
Return to Macon CountyWriter
6.6
1974
The California KidWriter
6.3
1974
Macon County LineDirector
5.9
1974
Macon County LineScreenplay
5.9
1971
Welcome Home, Soldier BoysDirector
5.2
1971
3.1
1970
2.8
1970
Angels Die HardDirector
6.0
1970
Angels Die HardWriter
6.0
1969
Run, Angel, Run!Story
4.2
1969
The Gun RunnerDirector
3.0
1969
The Gun RunnerScreenplay
3.0