Veteran Actor Richard Romanus Dies at 80

Known for his roles in 'Mean Streets' and 'The Sopranos', Romanus passed away in Greece.

Overview

Richard Romanus, known for his roles in 'Mean Streets' and 'The Sopranos', died on December 23 at a private hospital in Volos, Greece.
Romanus had a prolific career in television, appearing in popular shows like 'Mission: Impossible', 'Kojak', 'Charlie’s Angels', 'Starsky & Hutch', 'Hawaii Five-O', 'The Rockford Files', 'Fame', 'Hill Street Blues', 'MacGyver', 'The A-Team', 'Chicago Hope', 'Diagnosis Murder', 'Cagney & Lacey', and 'NYPD Blue'.
In addition to his screen appearances, Romanus also lent his voice to several animated films, including 'Heavy Metal', 'Wizards', and 'Hey Good Lookin’'.
Romanus is survived by his second wife, Oscar-nominated costume designer Anthea Sylbert, his son Robert, and his brother Robert Romanus, who starred as Mike Damone in the movie 'Fast Times at Ridgemont High'.
After retiring from acting, Romanus moved to the Greek island of Skiathos, where he wrote a series of books and produced two Lifetime films with his wife.