- Born
- Died
- Birth nameRichard Victor Schaal
- Nickname
- Dick
- Richard Schaal was born on May 5, 1928 in Chicago, Illinois, USA. He was an actor and writer, known for The Mary Tyler Moore Show (1970), Slaughterhouse-Five (1972) and The Hollywood Knights (1980). He was married to Tasha Brittain, Valerie Harper and Lois Treacy. He died on November 4, 2014 in Woodland Hills, Los Angeles, California, USA.
- SpousesTasha Brittain(February 9, 1980 - November 10, 1989) (divorced)Valerie Harper(December 13, 1964 - January 29, 1978) (divorced)Lois Treacy(October 14, 1950 - ?) (divorced, 1 child)
- Children
- Father of Wendy Schaal.
- Ran a construction company before joining Chicago's Second City comedy troupe. Recipient of a lifetime achievement award from the Chicago Improv Festival in 2010.
- While married to Valerie Harper in the 1970s, he was the only actor to have recurring roles on The Mary Tyler Moore show and the spin offs, Rhoda and Phyllis.
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