Dick Thies

Richard William Thies (May 14, 1937 – January 21, 1998) was an American actor known for playing villains in Western films during the 1960s. He was credited in his film and television appearances as Dick Thies.[1]

Biography

Richard William Thies was born in Reno, Nevada on May 14, 1937,[2] as the son of Alfred and Melba Thies,[3]

Thies was married to actress Kathleen Mitchell, though they later divorced in January 1983.[4] and father of actress Brooke Theiss.[5]

Dick Thies died on January 21, 1998, at the age of 60.[2]

Filmography
  • Route 66 (1960–62) (TV), played Waldo
  • The Talisman (1966), aka The Savage American, played Buford

References
  1. "Theiss Overcomes Learning Disability". Tyler Morning Telegraph. 21 July 1989. Retrieved 28 September 2023.
  2. "Richard William Thies". U.S., Social Security Applications and Claims Index, 1936–2007. Retrieved 28 September 2023.
  3. "United States Census, 1940," index and images, FamilySearch (https://familysearch.org/pal:/MM9.1.1/VYHQ-CGL : accessed 24 Jul 2014), Richard Wm Thies in household of Alfred Thies, Ward 1, Reno City, Reno Township, Washoe, Nevada, United States; citing enumeration district (ED) 16-6B, sheet 3B, family 63, NARA digital publication of T627, roll 2281.
  4. "California, Divorce Index, 1966-1984," index, FamilySearch (https://familysearch.org/pal:/MM9.1.1/VPG6-CFC : accessed 24 Jul 2014), Richard W Thies and Kathleen D, 20 Jan 1983; citing "California, Divorce Index, 1966-1984," Ancestry.com; Los Angeles, California, Center for Health Statistics, Department of Health Services, Sacramento.)
  5. Jerry Buck, Brooke Theiss Works Hard to Overcome Effects of Dyslexia," Schenectady Gazette (21 July 1989): 35.


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