Richard Martin

Biography

Richard Martin was born on December 12, 1917, in Spokane, Washington, and later moved to a Mexican neighborhood in West Hollywood, California, where he developed his acting skills by imitating his friends. He began his career working as a receptionist for MGM before becoming a prolific contract player for RKO Pictures in 1942, originating the role of Chito Rafferty in the 1943 film Bombardier. Martin reprised the role opposite Robert Mitchum and other stars in various RKO westerns.