Richard Gant

Richard Edward Gant (born March 10, 1944) is an American actor known for his diverse roles in film and television. He gained recognition for his portrayal of the Don King-esque George Washington Duke in the film Rocky V (1990). Gant has appeared in several notable TV shows including Deadwood (2004–2006) as Hostetler, Men of a Certain Age (2009–2012) as Owen, and in episodes of Miami Vice (1989), L.A. Law, NYPD Blue, Seinfeld, Friends, How I Met Your Mother, Lois and Clark: The New Adventures of Superman, and Smallville. His film credits include Nutty Professor II: The Klumps, Bean: The Ultimate Disaster Movie, Jason Goes to Hell: The Final Friday, and Godzilla (1998) where he played a senior naval officer.More