
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
- 2021 · Lena and Snowball as Steve
- 2020 · Disturbing the Peace as Big Dog
- 2018 · The City of Gold as Shiniki
- 2018 · Runaway Romance as Alvey Newman
- 2001 · The Diamond of Jeru as Tribesman
- 1995 · To the Limit as Don Williams
- 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 · Ring of the Musketeers as Gus
- 1992 · Christopher Columbus: The Discovery as Indian Chieftain
- 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 · 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 · 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 · Best Seller as Longshoreman #1
- 1987 · No Safe Haven as Manuel
- 1986 · Never Too Young to Die as Minkie's Partner
- 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
- 1977 · The Kentucky Fried Movie as Guard (segment "A Fistful of Yen")
- 1977 · MacArthur as Korean Soldier (uncredited)
- 1977 · MacArthur as Korean Soldier
- 1976 · Two-Minute Warning as Bystander with Blood on His Hands
- Future · Robot Dracula as Soul Patch
- 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 · Maneater as Sheriff Kua
- 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 · 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 · 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
- 2003 · Touch 'Em All McCall as
- 2002 · The Scorpion King as Jesup
- 1999 · Visit Fabulous Las Vegas as Self
- 1998 · Charmed as Fierce Demon
- 1998 · Air America as Fantini
- 1994 · Hard Vice as Tony
- 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 · Renegade as Bobby Sixkiller
- 1992 · Batman Returns as Terrifying Clown 1
- 1991 · Curly Sue as Albert
- 1991 · Showdown in Little Tokyo as Man in Door (uncredited)
- 1991 · Harley Davidson and the Marlboro Man as Big Indian
- 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 · Cage as Diablo
- 1989 · Licence to Kill as Barrelhead Bar Patron
- 1989 · Baywatch as Lifeguard
- 1987 · The Hidden as Roberts
- 1987 · Jake and the Fatman as
- 1987 · The Highwayman as Geronimo
- 1986 · Sunday Drive as Johnson
- 1986 · Firewalker as Mexican Bar Fight Person
- 1986 · Sledge Hammer! as
- 1986 · Heart of the City as Luke Halui
- 1986 · The New Gidget as Native Chief
- 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
- 1985 · Kids Don't Tell as Pool Player
- 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 · Cannonball Run II as Biker (uncredited)
- 1984 · Star Trek III: The Search for Spock as Klingon Gunner #2
- 1984 · The Mystic Warrior as Miyaca
- 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 · Damien: The Leper Priest as
- 1978 · Three on a Date as Allen Lunalilo
- Future · The Wrecking Crew as
- 1980 · Waikiki as Walter Kaʻahumanu
- 1979 · Kill the Golden Goose as Mahuna
- 1978 · Vega$ as
- 1978 · Deathmoon as Vince Tatupu
- 1977 · The Chicken Chronicles as Mark
- 1976 · Charlie's Angels as Bob Ahuna
- 1976 · The Bionic Woman as
- 1972 · The Rookies as
- 1972 · Emergency! as