One of two children, Richard Karn Wilson was born Feb 17, 1956 to Gene & Louise in Seattle, Washington (his sister's name is Sue). His first acting experience was in a fifth grade play. His interest in acting participated throughout his school years and he participated in community theatre and summer stock. He chose to study at the University of Washington and spent 6 months at the Edinburgh Festival in Scotland.

His commercial debut was made in a beer commercial in 1979 for Michelob, he has also more recently done a beer commercial for Miller Lite.

Richard has done a great deal of theatre during his career... regional theatre including "The Miser", off-Broadway productions of "Losing It" and "The Other Shore", and in a Broadway production of "Me & My Girl" and a role in "Our Father".

Richard made his prime-time TV debut with a minor role in "Carol and Company". He had roles in the films "Desperately Seeking Susan" and "House of Games", unfortunately all of his scenes in both movies hit the cutting room floor.

Recently he has had a role in an ABC Afterschool Special ("Boys Will Be Boys") and worked this summer filming "Picture Perfect" (formerly "Enemy Camp") a TV movie for ABC [shown October 14, 1995]. He has also made a guest appearance as an animal control officer on "Boy Meets World". He will be hosting a special called "Chariot of the Gods on ABC and one called "The Secrets of the Internet" on The Discovery Channel.

Richard is an avid golfer (20 handicap) and is involved with The Wayne Dalton/Richard Karn Golf Classic, an annual celebrity golf tournament which earned $40,000 in 1994 for Cancer Research.

Richard is married to singer/actress Tudi Riche and has a young son named Cooper (who has already made a brief guest appearance in the HI episode "I Was A Teenage Taylor").

Richard Karn Filmography

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Take One!

• Richard attended the grand opening of "GameWorks" in Seattle on March 15,1997.
• Richard attended the OSH Hardware Convention in Pasadena, CA on February 15 and 16, 1997.
• Richard participated in the 1996 edition of his Richard Karn Celebrity Golf Tournament... Zach also took part in the event this year.
• Watch for Richard's face on the packaging of a Mustache/Beard Trimmer.
• Richard's special entitled "The Secrets of the Internet" aired on The Discovery Channel (US) on November 18, 1996.
• Richard hosted a special on Extraterrestrials called "Chariot of the Gods" which first aired on ABC on September 26, 1996.
• Richard is spokesperson for the Rechargeable Battery Recycling Corporation's "Charge up to Recycle" program. The program allows consumers to bring used Ni-Cad batteries into participating stores for recycling.
• Richard appeared on the July 12, 1996 edition of the Rosie O'Donnell show where he and Rosie sang a duet of "Don't be breakin' my heart".
• Look for Richard in his Miller Lite beer commercial.

On the Lookout for Richard!

Where Richard's been, or will be!

• Disney's Animal Kingdom Theme Park - April 20-21, 1998 - Zach, Richard and a group of ABC's other hottest stars get a sneak-peak at Disney's newest attraction, Animal Kingdom in Florida.
• Richard hosted the Fourth Annual Wayne Dalton/Richard Karn Celebrity Golf Classic in Seattle, WA on June 27-29, 1997
• Richard was in Seattle, WA from June 24-29, 1997 participating in Richard Karn Stardays. This year's Stardays featured a comedy night, celebrity baseball game, and Planet Hollywood preview party.

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Awards & Nominations!

Awards

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Nominations

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Contacting Richard

In the Press!

• No Mere Putterer, from People Magazine
• This Handyman's Special, from TVGuide

Many articles courtesy the Home Improvement Archive

On the Net!

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• Richard Karn Alumni Newsletter Article
• ABC's Richard Karn Page