Richard E. Gant (born March 10, 1944) is an American film and television actor. His credits include the films Rocky V (as the Don King-esque George Washington Duke), Godzilla, Bean, and Nutty Professor II: The Klumps, as well as the TV series Seinfeld, The Cosby Show, Deadwood, Babylon 5, Special Unit 2, NYPD Blue, Living Single, and Charmed. He also had a recurring role as the high school principal in Smallville. Gant was also in the 2007 comedy...
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Richard E. Gant (born March 10, 1944) is an American film and television actor. His credits include the films Rocky V (as the Don King-esque George Washington Duke), Godzilla, Bean, and Nutty Professor II: The Klumps, as well as the TV series Seinfeld, The Cosby Show, Deadwood, Babylon 5, Special Unit 2, NYPD Blue, Living Single, and Charmed. He also had a recurring role as the high school principal in Smallville. Gant was also in the 2007 comedy film, Daddy Day Camp, as Col. Buck Hinton
On February 6, 2007, Gant joined the ABC daytime drama General Hospital in the role of Dr. Russell Ford. In 2009 he is starring in Men of a Certain Age.
He should not be confused with British actor, Richard E. Grant.
Gant was formerly the campaign manager for federal elections in the country of Nigeria. He has been honored for his achievements by being presented the Keys to the City of Oakland, California by Mayor Jerry Brown.
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