
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.
Known For
Credits
- 2023 · Decade of the Dead as Wyatt
- 2022 · Maneater as Sheriff Kua
- 2020 · Disturbing the Peace as Big Dog
- 2018 · The City of Gold as Shiniki
- 2018 · Runaway Romance as Alvey Newman
- 2011 · Born to Ride as Dean
- 1995 · To the Limit as Don Williams
- 1994 · Hard Vice as Tony
- 1993 · C.I.A. II: Target Alexa as General Mendosa
- 1993 · Sunset Grill as Gang Member #1
- 1993 · Da Vinci's War as Don Ho
- 1992 · Iron Eagle III as Rapist
- 1991 · Curly Sue as Albert
- 1991 · The Taking of Beverly Hills as Benitez
- 1991 · Driving Me Crazy as Bouncer
- 1991 · The Perfect Weapon as Bartender
- 1990 · El Diablo as Dancing Bear
- 1990 · Joe Versus the Volcano as Waponi
- 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
- 1986 · Sunday Drive as Johnson
- 1986 · Firewalker as Mexican Bar Fight Person
- 1985 · Kids Don't Tell as Pool Player
- 1984 · Cannonball Run II as Biker (uncredited)
- 1984 · The Mystic Warrior as Miyaca
- 1984 · Killpoint as Informant in Locker Room
- 1980 · Damien: The Leper Priest as
- 1979 · The Fish That Saved Pittsburgh as Winston Running Hawk
- 1978 · Three on a Date as Allen Lunalilo
- 1977 · The Chicken Chronicles as Mark
- 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 · Killer Witches from Outer Space as Professor M
- 2022 · Paradise City as Senator Kane
- 2022 · The Walls Are Watching as Theodore
- 2022 · Aloha with Love as Pono
- 2021 · Aloha Surf Hotel as Mr. K
- 2021 · NCIS: Hawai'i as Maleko Ioane
- 2021 · Lena and Snowball as Steve
- 2021 · Angel by Thursday as Drug Lord Rosales
- 2021 · Finding ʻOhana as Kimo
- 2020 · The Unhealer as Red Elk
- 2019 · Blackwater as Randy Dawson
- 2017 · Maui as
- 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 · 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
- 2003 · Touch 'Em All McCall as
- 2002 · The Scorpion King as Jesup
- 2001 · The Diamond of Jeru as Tribesman
- 1999 · Visit Fabulous Las Vegas as Self
- 1998 · Charmed as Fierce Demon
- 1998 · Air America as Fantini
- 1994 · The Corpse Had a Familiar Face as Rodriguez
- 1993 · No Escape, No Return as Rapist (uncredited)
- 1993 · Jericho Fever as FBI Agent
- 1993 · Inside Edge as Henderson
- 1993 · Power Rangers as Mr. Enrile
- 1993 · Walker, Texas Ranger as Deputy George Black Fox
- 1993 · Sweet Justice as Biker
- 1992 · Nemesis as Mexican Man
- 1992 · Ring of the Musketeers as Gus
- 1992 · Renegade as Bobby Sixkiller
- 1992 · Christopher Columbus: The Discovery as Indian Chieftain
- 1992 · Death Ring as Mr. Cross
- 1992 · Batman Returns as Terrifying Clown 1
- 1991 · Grand Canyon as Ace Cop
- 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 · Snow Kill as Loomis
- 1990 · Hard to Kill as Max Quentero
- 1989 · Alien Nation as
- 1989 · L.A. Bounty as Willis
- 1989 · Licence to Kill as Barrelhead Bar Patron
- 1989 · Baywatch as Lifeguard
- 1987 · The Hidden as Roberts
- 1987 · Jake and the Fatman as
- 1987 · Best Seller as Longshoreman #1
- 1987 · The Highwayman as Geronimo
- 1987 · No Safe Haven as Manuel
- 1986 · Sledge Hammer! as
- 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 · Commando as Vega
- 1985 · MacGyver as Grade
- 1985 · MacGyver as The Guard
- 1985 · J.O.E. and the Colonel as Soldier
- 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 · Hawaiian Heat as Harker
- 1984 · Hawaiian Heat as Harker
- 1984 · Star Trek III: The Search for Spock as Klingon Gunner #2
- 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 · The Legend of Walks Far Woman as Big Lake
- 1980 · Waikiki as Walter Kaʻahumanu
- 1979 · Kill the Golden Goose as Mahuna
- 1978 · Vega$ as
- 1978 · Deathmoon as Vince Tatupu
- 1977 · The Kentucky Fried Movie as Guard (segment "A Fistful of Yen")
- 1977 · MacArthur as Korean Soldier (uncredited)
- 1977 · MacArthur as Korean Soldier
- 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