Richard Cummings Jr. is an American actor and film director most
recognized for his acting roles in the Emmy award-winning dramas
thirtysomething and Northern Exposure. He is currently working as a
film and television director.Recent projects include partnering with
Warner Bros. Television and Don Cornelius to produce a new series and
planned film at Dimension Films.Cummings Jr. was born and raised in
New York City where he played basketball in high school and thought he
would continue in college. However, he soon landed his first acting
gig, a Wheaties’ commercial. While attending college at Stony Brook,
he would commute to the city for auditions. After two years, he left
to pursue his acting career in Los Angeles.Television commercials led
to series work. He guest-starred on Kojak, The White Shadow and Hill
Street Blues before landing the role of account executive Mark
Harriton on thirtysomething. Then he was cast in Northern Exposure
with John Corbett and did voice-over work for the Korean automaker
Hyundai
recognized for his acting roles in the Emmy award-winning dramas
thirtysomething and Northern Exposure. He is currently working as a
film and television director.Recent projects include partnering with
Warner Bros. Television and Don Cornelius to produce a new series and
planned film at Dimension Films.Cummings Jr. was born and raised in
New York City where he played basketball in high school and thought he
would continue in college. However, he soon landed his first acting
gig, a Wheaties’ commercial. While attending college at Stony Brook,
he would commute to the city for auditions. After two years, he left
to pursue his acting career in Los Angeles.Television commercials led
to series work. He guest-starred on Kojak, The White Shadow and Hill
Street Blues before landing the role of account executive Mark
Harriton on thirtysomething. Then he was cast in Northern Exposure
with John Corbett and did voice-over work for the Korean automaker
Hyundai
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