- Born
- Died
- Birth nameRichard Joseph Riordan
- Richard Riordan was born on May 1, 1930 in Flushing, Queens, New York City, New York, USA. He was an actor, known for It's Like, You Know... (1999), UCLA & Los Angeles: A Legacy of Leadership (1998) and Centennial Olympic Games: Torch Relay Opening Ceremonies (1996). He was married to Elizabeth Gregory, Nancy Daly, Jill Noel and Eugenia Waraday. He died on April 19, 2023 in Brentwood, California, USA.
- SpousesElizabeth Gregory(February 19, 2017 - April 19, 2023) (his death)Nancy Daly(1998 - 2009)Jill Noel(1980 - 1996) (divorced)Eugenia Waraday (annulled, 5 children)
- Mayor of Los Angeles (1993-2001).
- Korean War veteran.
- When The Original Pantry--a Los Angeles landmark diner that had been open continuously, 24 hours a day, since 1924--was in danger of closing down in 1981, Riordan bought it himself and kept it open (he was mayor of Los Angeles at the time). It is, as of this writing (2022) still in business.
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