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Richard Whorf (June 4, 1906 – December 14, 1966) was an American actor, writer and film director.
Richard Whorf (1906-1966) was a versatile film and TV professional, known for Yankee Doodle Dandy, The Beverly Hillbillies and The Tammy Grimes Show. He was married to actress Margaret Harriet Smith and died of a heart attack in 1966.
SANTA MONICA, Calif., Dec. 14 (UPI) Richard Whorf, the stage, screen and television actor and director, died of a heart attack at St. John's Hospital here today. He was 60 years old.
Richard Whorf was a director and actor, known for Yankee Doodle Dandy (1942), Blues in the Night (1941) and The Beverly Hillbillies (1962). He was also the brother of linguist Benjamin Whorf and a Tony Award-winning costume designer.
Richard Whorf was a versatile American artist who worked in theater, film, and television. He was the brother of linguist Benjamin Lee Whorf and directed The Beverly Hillbillies, among other shows.
Nov 24, 2009 · California Artist (and Beverly Hillbillies Director) Richard Whorf. One of the unsung 20th century creators is Richard Whorf (1906-1966), the sometime actor who was director of the Beverly Hillbillies. Whorf was also a dancer, a designer, a producer and a writer.
Actor film producer. Richard Whorf, American actor, director Recipient Donaldson award, 1953, 54, Antoinette Perry award, 1953, 54; Outstanding Directors award, 1962-1963, 63-64.