
Branscombe Richmond
Branscombe Richmond (born August 8, 1955) is a Native American actor, stuntman and singer who is equally capable of portraying cold-hearted villains on the one hand and warm-hearted, open "good guys" on the other, as evidenced by his huge grin and hearty laugh. The solidly built 6' 3" Richmond has regularly played the bad guy on-screen. He's been on the receiving end of the fists of Arnold Schwarzenegger in Commando (1985), gotten pummeled by Carl Weathers in Action Jackson (1988) and tangled with Steven Seagal in Hard to Kill (1990). Richmond is the son of movie stuntman Leo C. Richmond and first broke into film and TV in the early 1970s with minor roles in shows such as "The Bionic Woman" (1976), "The Rockford Files" (1974) and "Magnum, P.I." (1980). From there he quickly picked up work in numerous made-for-TV movies and was kept busy throughout the 1980s and 1990s with appearances in such A-grade productions as Licence to Kill (1989), Best Seller (1987) and Batman Returns (1992). He even found himself in the children's film Curly Sue (1991). In early 1991 Richmond scored the key role of "Bobby Six Killer" in the bounty hunter-themed TV series "Renegade" (1992) starring alongside Lorenzo Lamas and Kathleen Kinmont. The series was quite successful and ran from 1992 to 1997, turning out over 100 episodes! Additionally, Richmond has starred in plenty of B-movie action films and has become quite a cult figure of the genre. Since the late 1990s, Richmond has remained busy on several fronts. He's continued acting in Hollywood, is the official spokesman for Indian Motorcycles and is the lead singer for the band "Branscombe Richmond and the Renegade Posse". He's also notched up numerous awards, including being voted "Native American Entertainer of the Year" and "Mr Showman" of the year by the Las Vegas Review Journal.
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Credits
- 2025 · Chief of War as King Kalaniopuʻu
- 2022 · Maneater as Sheriff Kua
- 2022 · The Walls Are Watching as Theodore
- 2021 · NCIS: Hawaiʻi as Maleko Ioane
- 2021 · Finding ʻOhana as Kimo
- 2020 · The Unhealer as Red Elk
- 2019 · Blackwater as Randy Dawson
- 2016 · Mike and Dave Need Wedding Dates as Kalani - BBQ Chef
- 2016 · Roadies as Puna
- 2015 · Chicago Med as Keoni
- 2012 · Journey 2: The Mysterious Island as Tour Guide
- 2011 · Born to Ride as Dean
- 2011 · Soul Surfer as Ben Aipa
- 2011 · Just Go with It as Bartender
- 2010 · Hawaii Five-0 as Saloni
- 2008 · Forgetting Sarah Marshall as Keoki
- 2005 · Eyes as
- 2004 · Desperate Housewives as Inmate
- 2004 · Joey as Ray
- 2004 · Hawaii as
- 2003 · Tremors as Harlowe Winnemucca
- 2002 · The Scorpion King as Jesup
- 1998 · Charmed as Fierce Demon
- 1998 · Air America as Fantini
- 1993 · Power Rangers as Mr. Enrile
- 1993 · Walker, Texas Ranger as Deputy George Black Fox
- 1992 · Renegade as Bobby Sixkiller
- 1992 · Christopher Columbus: The Discovery as Indian Chieftain
- 1992 · Batman Returns as Terrifying Clown 1
- 1991 · Curly Sue as Albert
- 1991 · Harley Davidson and the Marlboro Man as Big Indian
- 1991 · Showdown in Little Tokyo as Man in Door (uncredited)
- 1990 · Kindergarten Cop as Dope Party Bouncer (uncredited)
- 1990 · Hard to Kill as Max Quentero
- 1989 · Alien Nation as
- 1989 · Licence to Kill as Barrelhead Bar Patron
- 1989 · Baywatch as Lifeguard
- 1987 · The Hidden as Roberts
- 1987 · Jake and the Fatman as
- 1986 · Sledge Hammer! as
- 1985 · Commando as Vega
- 1985 · MacGyver as Grade
- 1985 · MacGyver as The Guard
- 1984 · Crazy like a Fox as Jack Tremaine
- 1984 · Crazy like a Fox as Gunman
- 1984 · Cover Up as
- 1984 · Hunter as Closkey
- 1984 · Hunter as Thug (uncredited)
- 1984 · Cannonball Run II as Biker (uncredited)
- 1984 · Mike Hammer as
- 1984 · Airwolf as Jimmy Oshiro
- 1984 · Night Court as Ahkpa
- 1983 · Automan as Johnson
- 1983 · The A-Team as Blair
- 1982 · Matt Houston as
- 1982 · Tales of the Gold Monkey as
- 1982 · T. J. Hooker as
- 1981 · Falcon Crest as Ernie
- 1980 · Magnum, P.I. as Moki
- 1980 · Magnum, P.I. as Gerald Akoa
- 1980 · Magnum, P.I. as Smitty
- 1980 · Magnum, P.I. as Henchman
- 1980 · Damien: The Leper Priest as
- 1980 · Waikiki as Walter Kaʻahumanu
- 1978 · Vega$ as
- 1977 · The Chicken Chronicles as Mark
- 1977 · The Kentucky Fried Movie as Guard (segment "A Fistful of Yen")
- 1976 · Charlie's Angels as Bob Ahuna
- 1976 · The Bionic Woman as
- 1972 · The Rookies as
- 1972 · Emergency! as
- Future · Robot Dracula as Soul Patch
- 2022 · Paradise City as Senator Kane
- 2022 · Aloha with Love as Pono
- 2021 · Lena and Snowball as Steve
- 2020 · Disturbing the Peace as Big Dog
- 1999 · Visit Fabulous Las Vegas as Self
- 1995 · To the Limit as Don Williams
- 1994 · The Corpse Had a Familiar Face as Rodriguez
- 1992 · Nemesis as Mexican Man
- 1992 · Death Ring as Mr. Cross
- 1992 · Iron Eagle III as Rapist
- 1991 · Grand Canyon as Ace Cop
- 1991 · The Taking of Beverly Hills as Benitez
- 1991 · The Perfect Weapon as Bartender
- 1991 · Sweet Justice as Biker
- 1990 · El Diablo as Dancing Bear
- 1990 · Joe Versus the Volcano as Waponi
- 1989 · L.A. Bounty as Willis
- 1989 · Cage as Diablo
- 1989 · Baywatch: Panic at Malibu Pier as Lifeguard
- 1988 · Hero and the Terror as Victor
- 1988 · The New Adventures of Pippi Longstocking as Fridolf
- 1988 · Action Jackson as Poolroom Thug #2
- 1987 · The Highwayman as Geronimo
- 1986 · Firewalker as Mexican Bar Fight Person
- 1986 · Heart of the City as Luke Halui
- 1986 · The New Gidget as Native Chief
- 1986 · Never Too Young to Die as Minkie's Partner
- 1985 · Misfits of Science as Man
- 1985 · Kids Don't Tell as Pool Player
- 1984 · Star Trek III: The Search for Spock as Klingon Gunner #2
- 1978 · Deathmoon as Vince Tatupu
- 1978 · Three on a Date as Allen Lunalilo
- 1977 · MacArthur as Korean Soldier (uncredited)
- 1977 · MacArthur as Korean Soldier
- 1976 · Two-Minute Warning as Bystander with Blood on His Hands
- Future · The Wrecking Crew as
- 2025 · Another in the Fire as Self
- 2024 · One Million Dolla as Garland The Great
- 2024 · At Her Feet as Ka'iwa
- 2023 · Kangaroo Kids as Kodiak
- 2023 · Decade of the Dead as Wyatt
- 2023 · Killer Witches from Outer Space as Professor M
- 2021 · Aloha Surf Hotel as Mr. K
- 2021 · Angel by Thursday as Drug Lord Rosales
- 2018 · The City of Gold as Shiniki
- 2018 · Runaway Romance as Alvey Newman
- 2017 · Maui as
- 2003 · Touch 'Em All McCall as
- 2001 · The Diamond of Jeru as Tribesman
- 1994 · Hard Vice as Tony
- 1993 · No Escape, No Return as Rapist (uncredited)
- 1993 · Jericho Fever as FBI Agent
- 1993 · C.I.A. II: Target Alexa as General Mendosa
- 1993 · Inside Edge as Henderson
- 1993 · Sunset Grill as Gang Member #1
- 1993 · Da Vinci's War as Don Ho
- 1992 · Ring of the Musketeers as Gus
- 1991 · Driving Me Crazy as Bouncer
- 1990 · Snow Kill as Loomis
- 1987 · Best Seller as Longshoreman #1
- 1987 · No Safe Haven as Manuel
- 1986 · Sunday Drive as Johnson
- 1985 · J.O.E. and the Colonel as Soldier
- 1984 · Hawaiian Heat as Harker
- 1984 · Hawaiian Heat as Harker
- 1984 · The Mystic Warrior as Miyaca
- 1984 · Killpoint as Informant in Locker Room
- 1980 · The Legend of Walks Far Woman as Big Lake
- 1979 · The Fish That Saved Pittsburgh as Winston Running Hawk
- 1979 · Kill the Golden Goose as Mahuna