Richard Compton
Directing
Richard Compton was a director, primarily for television, after starting his career as an actor in the 1950s in government propaganda movies, eventually moving to television in the 60s, where he was best known for portraying a Romulan in several episodes of Star Trek. He directed movies in the 60s with very limited success before moving to directing for television in the 70s and 80s.
Known for
Directing57
movieHome for the Holidays
2005
Director
tvPeacemakers
2003
Director
tvThe Lone Gunmen
2001
Director
tvThe Division
2001
Director
tvThe District
2000
Director
tvThe Fugitive
2000
Director
tvGet Real
1999
Director
tvCharmed
1998
Director
tvSoldier of Fortune, Inc.
1997
Director
tvPensacola: Wings of Gold
1997
Director
tvProfiler
1996
Director
tvThe Burning Zone
1996
Director
tvThe Sentinel
1996
Director
tvJAG
1995
Director
tvSliders
1995
Director
tvM.A.N.T.I.S.
1994
Director
tvBabylon 5
1994
Director
tvDiagnosis: Murder
1993
Director
tvThe X-Files
1993
Director
movieThe Keys
1992
Director
tvHome Improvement
1991
Director
tvSuper Force
1990
Director
movieSuper Force
1990
Director
movieKojak : Error Fatal
1989
Director
tvBaywatch
1989
Director
tvHouston Knights
1987
Director
Kay O'Brien
1986
Director
tvL.A. Law
1986
Director
tvThe Equalizer
1985
Director
tvOtherworld
1985
Director
tvMacGruder and Loud
1985
Director
tvStreet Hawk
1985
Director
tvMiami Vice
1984
Director
tvCall to Glory
1984
Director
tvScarecrow and Mrs. King
1983
Director
tvHardcastle and McCormick
1983
Director
tvHotel
1982
Director
tvT. J. Hooker
1982
Director
tvHill Street Blues
1981
Director
tvWild Times
1980
Director
movieRavagers
1979
Director
movieDeadman's Curve
1978
Director
movieRansom
1977
Director
movieReturn to Macon County
1975
Director
movieMacon County Line
1974
Director
movieAngels Die Hard
1970
Director
movieThe Gun Runner
1969
Director
Writing7
Acting4
movieBury Me an Angel
1971
Pool Player
tvStar Trek
1966
Washburn / Technical Officer
Production1
tvBabylon 5
1994
Producer