Richard Cox

Biography

Richard Cox was born on May 6, 1948, in New York City to a family of professional dancers. He began performing at age eight and trained at the American Repertory Theater before studying drama and anthropology at Yale. Cox's notable film credits include roles as Philo in "Zombie High" (1987), Stuart Richards in "Cruising" (1980), and Ron in "Hellhole" (1985). He has won a Clarence Derwent Award and was nominated for a Tony Award for Best Actor.