Richard Roat, Veteran Character Actor From ‘Seinfeld’ and ‘Friends,’ Dies at 89
thewrap.comLos Angeles Times. According to his IMDb page, Roat accrued 136 acting credits throughout his career, including roles on hit series such as “Seinfeld,” “Friends” and “24.” Roat also appeared in the famous episode of “The Golden Girls” as Betty White’s boyfriend who turns up dead in her bed one morning.“As an individual, Richard was a true Renaissance Man.
He loved music, playing the violin, the theatre, movies, literature, provocative conversation, and a good whiskey. Richard loved sports and would have been ecstatic that the Angels won on the Friday night he passed.
He had a gorgeous smile, a naughty twinkle in his eyes, and loved to badinage with everyone,” his obituary reads. Roat began his Hollywood career in 1962 with a recurring role as Dr.
Jerry Chandler in the NBC soap opera “The Doctors.” He’d go on to appear in hit series such as “Dallas,” “Dynasty,” “Hill Street Blues,” “Murphy’s Law” and “Days of Our Lives.” In addition to the screen, Roat also performed on Broadway.
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