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Richard Kiel

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Actor

Richard Kiel

American actor (1939 to 2014)

Richard Kiel was born on September 13, 1939 and died on September 10, 2014, aged 74.

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Born
September 13, 1939, Detroit
Died
September 10, 2014
Zodiac sign
Virgo
Country
United States
Known as
Actor

Official links: Official website (richardkiel.com) · Wikipedia

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Richard’s birthday, by the numbers

  • Richard Kiel was born on a Wednesday.
  • Richard Kiel would have turned 87 in 2026.
  • Half birthday: March 13. Birthstone: Sapphire.
  • Richard Kiel belongs to Born before 1946, the stars born before the Baby Boom.

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John CleeseComedian · October 27, 1939Wes CravenFilm director · August 2, 1939F. Murray AbrahamActor · October 24, 1939Lily TomlinActor · September 1, 1939George LazenbyActor · September 5, 1939Joel SchumacherFilm director · August 29, 1939

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When was Richard Kiel born?

Richard Kiel was born on September 13, 1939 and died on September 10, 2014, aged 74.

What is Richard Kiel’s zodiac sign?

Virgo, born September 13.

Does Richard Kiel have an official website?

Yes: richardkiel.com.