Richard Coogan

Actor known for 'The Naked City'

Richard Coogan - Actor known for 'The Naked City'
Born

April 4th, 1914
110 years ago

Died

2014
11 years ago — 100 years old

Category

Performers & Entertainers

Country

United States

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Coogan began his career in the 1940s and gained recognition for work on stage and television. Major television role included starring in the police drama series 'The Naked City', which aired from 1958 to 1963. Additionally, appeared in numerous films and television shows throughout the 1950s and 1960s, contributing to various productions in the entertainment industry until the early 1970s.

Starred in 'The Naked City'

Appeared in several films and TV shows

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