Richard Gilliland (born 23 January, 1950 in Fort Worth, Texas) is an American television and movie actor. Gilliland appeared onscreen in the 1970s. Notable appearances include Thirtysomething, Party of Five, and Designing Women (where he met his wife Jean Smart who starred as Charlene in the series). The couple has one son, Connor. Richard recently played Ellis Kapp on The Unit and Captain Stan Cotter on 24 while his wife Jean Smart played the First Lady Martha Logan in season 5. (He was in episode 2:00am to 3:00am). Gilliland is best friends with actor Joe Mantegna.
Gilliland is also very active in the Theatre. Recent credits include Balancing Act, with Yeardley Smith and I Remember You, with Tony Danza; both at Garry Marshall's Falcon Theatre. He studied at The Goodman School of Drama, Playwright’s Kitchen Ensemble and spent four seasons at Summer Stock.
Was born on the same day as Richard Dean Anderson.
