Richard Blake started out his acting career in the city of Chicago, IL. In addition to acting on stage as well as commercially, he modeled for such names as Abercrombie & Fitch, The Gap, Nike, and Calvin Klein. After joining the Screen Actors Guild, Richard headed west to seek further opportunity as an artist. He's appeared on several television programs including Everwood, Drop Dead Diva, Cold Case, CSI, NCIS: Los Angeles, as well as several recurring appearances on soap opera's, Days of Our Lives and Harmony's Passions. After a few bit roles in the films, "Accepted" and "The House Bunny", Richard landed a larger supporting role in 20th Century Fox's "Dragonball: Evolution" in 2009. Since then he's continued to work on TV as well writing and producing several of his own projects. In 2012 he was cast as one of the leads in the 60's set indie film "Snake and Mongoose" playing real life drag racing legend Tom "The Mongoose" McEwen. In order to bring authenticity to the role, Blake gained weight and wore a curly haired wig for most of the film. The film boasts a well rounded cast including Jesse Williams, Noah Wyle, and Tim Blake Nelson to name a few. In addition to acting, Richard has always been a writer. He has retained options for two original screenplays. In 2015 Blake founded the company Amberock Productions with his wife. They immediately went into production on their first feature film "The Rocket" based on a true story. Blake resides in Los Angeles with his wife.
Former editorial writer for The Cincinnati Times-Star.
Enlisted in the U.S. Army on 23 April 1941 during World War II.
His brother David served in the military in Iraq. On the day of his return to America, Richard landed the role of David, a soldier who returns from serving in Vietnam in an episode of CBSs "Cold Case".
Is actively involved with the Christopher Reeve Foundation.
Acting heroes include Denzel Washington, Harrison Ford, Mark Ruffalo, and Brad Pitt.
Plays guitar and writes music. Is a big fan of the bands Collective Soul, Petra, Alter Bridge, as well as classical composition.
Gained and lost weight to portray the 20-year life span of Tom The Mongoose McEwen in the feature film "Snake and Mongoo$e".
Is a huge fan of Sylvester Stallone in both the fitness industry and the film industry.
Inspired greatly by actors who became directors, writers, and producers such as Robert Redford, Sylvester Stallone, Mel Gibson, Clint Eastwood, Mark Wahlberg & Ben Affleck.
If imitation is the highest form of flattery, then creativity is the,highest form of praise. . .
Perception is reality, but not true reality.
The power of a King comes from the wisdom in serving others first.
