Dick Simmons
Biography
Richard Simmons was a professional pilot and University of Minnesota drama student who competed in fencing and swimming before launching his film acting career in the 1930s. As an MGM contract player, he appeared in numerous minor roles throughout the 1940s, including a credited appearance in The Youngest Profession. After World War II, Simmons continued to act, eventually starring in the syndicated TV series Sergeant Preston of the Yukon from 1955.