Richard Bradford (actor)

Richard Bradford (born November 10, 1934, in Tyler, Texas, died March 22, 2016, in Los Angeles, California) was an American actor best known for his starring role as private investigator McGill in the British television series Man in a Suitcase (1967-1968).

Bradford began his acting career on stage before transitioning to television and film. He appeared in numerous television series throughout his career, including The Untouchables, Gunsmoke, The Defenders, Mission: Impossible, Cagney & Lacey, and Miami Vice.

His film credits include The Chase (1966), This Property Is Condemned (1966), More American Graffiti (1979), The Mean Season (1985), and The Milagro Beanfield War (1988). He often portrayed tough, authoritative characters.

Despite a long and prolific career, he is most remembered for Man in a Suitcase, a role that showcased his brooding presence and ability to convey complex emotions with minimal dialogue.