Richard William Thies (May 14, 1937 – January 21, 1998) was an American actor known for playing villains in Western films during the 1960s. He was credited in his film and television appearances as Dick Thies.
Biography Richard William Thies was born in Reno, Nevada on May 14, 1937, as the son of Alfred and Melba Thies."United States Census, 1940," index and images, FamilySearch (https://familysearch.org/pal:/MM9.1.1/VYHQ-CGL : accessed 24 Jul 2014), Richard Wm Thies in household of Alfred Thies, Ward 1, Reno City, Reno Township, Washoe, Nevada, United States; citing enumeration district (ED) 16-6B, sheet 3B, family 63, NARA digital publication of T627, roll 2281.
Thies was married to actress Kathleen Mitchell, though they later divorced in January 1983."California, Divorce Index, 1966-1984," index, FamilySearch (https://familysearch.org/pal:/MM9.1.1/VPG6-CFC : accessed 24 Jul 2014), Richard W Thies and Kathleen D, 20 Jan 1983; citing "California, Divorce Index, 1966-1984," Ancestry.com; Los Angeles, California, Center for Health Statistics, Department of Health Services, Sacramento.) and father of actress Brooke Theiss.Jerry Buck, Brooke Theiss Works Hard to Overcome Effects of Dyslexia," Schenectady Gazette (21 July 1989): 35.
Dick Thies died on January 21, 1998, at the age of 60.
Filmography Route 66 (1960–62) (TV), played Waldo The Talisman (1966), a.k.a. The Savage American, played Buford
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