Branscombe Richmond
Known for: Acting
Branscombe Richmond (born August 8, 1955) is a Native American actor, stuntman and singer who is equally capable of portraying cold-hearted villains on the one hand and warm-hearted, open "good guys" on the other, as evidenced by his huge grin and hearty laugh. The solidly built 6' 3" Richmond has regularly played the bad guy on-screen. He's been on the receiving end of the fists of Arnold Schwarzenegger in Commando (1985), gotten pummeled by Carl Weathers in Action Jackson (1988) and tangled with Steven Seagal in Hard to Kill (1990). Richmond is the son of movie stuntman Leo C. Richmond and first broke into film and TV in the early 1970s with minor roles in shows such as "The Bionic Woman" (1976), "The Rockford Files" (1974) and "Magnum, P.I." (1980). From there he quickly picked up work in numerous made-for-TV movies and was kept busy throughout the 1980s and 1990s with appearances in such A-grade productions as Licence to Kill (1989), Best Seller (1987) and Batman Returns (1992). He even found himself in the children's film Curly Sue (1991). In early 1991 Richmond scored the key role of "Bobby Six Killer" in the bounty hunter-themed TV series "Renegade" (1992) starring alongside Lorenzo Lamas and Kathleen Kinmont. The series was quite successful and ran from 1992 to 1997, turning out over 100 episodes! Additionally, Richmond has starred in plenty of B-movie action films and has become quite a cult figure of the genre. Since the late 1990s, Richmond has remained busy on several fronts. He's continued acting in Hollywood, is the official spokesman for Indian Motorcycles and is the lead singer for the band "Branscombe Richmond and the Renegade Posse". He's also notched up numerous awards, including being voted "Native American Entertainer of the Year" and "Mr Showman" of the year by the Las Vegas Review Journal.
Filmography
Series
Hawaii Five-0
Saloni
2010
Series
Desperate Housewives
Inmate
2004
Series
Chicago Med
Keoni
2015
Series
Charmed
Fierce Demon
1998
Series
Hunter
Closkey
1984
Series
Hunter
Thug (uncredited)
1984
Series
The A-Team
Blair
1983
Series
MacGyver
Grade
1985
Series
MacGyver
The Guard
1985
Series
Night Court
Ahkpa
1984
Series
Magnum, P.I.
Moki
1980
Series
Magnum, P.I.
Gerald Akoa
1980
Series
Magnum, P.I.
Smitty
1980
Series
Magnum, P.I.
Henchman
1980
Series
Falcon Crest
Ernie
1981
Series
Baywatch
Lifeguard
1989
Series
Charlie's Angels
Bob Ahuna
1976
Film
The Wrecking Crew
Mr. K
2026
Series
Emergency!
1972
Series
Jake and the Fatman
1987
Series
Nash Bridges
1996
Series
T. J. Hooker
1982
Series
Renegade
Bobby Sixkiller
1992
Series
Airwolf
Jimmy Oshiro
1984
Series
Walker, Texas Ranger
Deputy George Black Fox
1993
Series
Power Rangers
Mr. Enrile
1993
Series
The Bionic Woman
1976
Series
Joey
Ray
2004
Series
NCIS: Hawaiʻi
Maleko Ioane
2021
Film
Batman Returns
Terrifying Clown 1
1992
Series
Chief of War
King Kalaniopuʻu
2025
Series
The Rookies
1972
Film
The Scorpion King
Jesup
2002
Series
Matt Houston
1982
Film
Just Go with It
Bartender
2011
Series
Vega$
1978
Film
Journey 2: The Mysterious Island
Tour Guide
2012
Film
Commando
Vega
1985
Series
Crazy like a Fox
Jack Tremaine
1984
Series
Crazy like a Fox
Gunman
1984
Series
Sledge Hammer!
Rico
1986
Film
Star Trek III: The Search for Spock
Klingon Gunner #2
1984
Film
Licence to Kill
Barrelhead Bar Patron
1989
Film
Forgetting Sarah Marshall
Keoki
2008
Series
Alien Nation
Laurence Haney
1989
Series
Tremors
Harlowe Winnemucca
2003
Series
Eyes
Don Brown
2005
Series
Mike Hammer
1984
Series
Automan
Johnson
1983
Film
Curly Sue
Albert
1991
Series
Cover Up
1984
Film
Hard to Kill
Max Quentero
1990
Series
Tales of the Gold Monkey
1982
Film
Soul Surfer
Ben Aipa
2011
Film
The Hidden
Roberts
1987
Film
Kindergarten Cop
Dope Party Bouncer (uncredited)
1990
Series
Misfits of Science
Man
1985
Film
Paradise City
Senator Kane
2022
Film
Mike and Dave Need Wedding Dates
Kalani - BBQ Chef
2016
Film
Nemesis
Mexican Man
1992
Film
Harley Davidson and the Marlboro Man
Big Indian
1991
Series
Air America
Fantini
1998
Film
The Unhealer
Red Elk
2021
Series
Heart of the City
Luke Halui
1986
Series
Hawaii
2004
Series
Roadies
Puna
2016
Film
Cannonball Run II
Biker (uncredited)
1984
Film
Showdown in Little Tokyo
Man in Door (uncredited)
1991
Series
The New Gidget
Native Chief
1986
Film
Finding ʻOhana
Kimo
2021
Film
Joe Versus the Volcano
Waponi
1990
Film
Action Jackson
Poolroom Thug #2
1988
Film
Firewalker
Mexican Bar Fight Person
1986
Film
Runaway Romance
Alvey Newman
2018
Film
Article 99
Green Beret (uncredited)
1992
Film
Driving Me Crazy
Bouncer
1991
Series
The Highwayman
Geronimo
1987
Film
Maneater
Sheriff Kua
2022
Film
The Kentucky Fried Movie
Guard (segment "A Fistful of Yen")
1977
Film
Best Seller
Longshoreman #1
1987
Film
To the Limit
Don Williams
1995
Film
Christopher Columbus: The Discovery
Indian Chieftain
1992
Film
MacArthur
Korean Soldier (uncredited)
1977
Film
MacArthur
Korean Soldier
1977
Film
The New Adventures of Pippi Longstocking
Fridolf
1988
Film
Kangaroo Kids
Kodiak
2026
Film
Grand Canyon
Ace Cop
1991
Film
Iron Eagle III
Rapist
1992
Series
Hawaiian Heat
Harker
1984
Film
Disturbing the Peace
Big Dog
2020
Film
The Perfect Weapon
Bartender
1991
Film
El Diablo
Dancing Bear
1990
Film
Baywatch: Panic at Malibu Pier
Lifeguard
1989
Film
Never Too Young to Die
Minkie's Partner
1986
Film
The Fish That Saved Pittsburgh
Winston Running Hawk
1979
Film
Hero and the Terror
Victor
1988
Film
Two-Minute Warning
Bystander with Blood on His Hands
1976
Film
The Taking of Beverly Hills
Benitez
1991
Film
Lena and Snowball
Steve
2021
Series
Ring of the Musketeers
Gus
1992
Series
The Mystic Warrior
Miyaca
1984
Film
Maui
2017
Film
Death Ring
Mr. Cross
1992
Film
Waikiki
Walter Kaʻahumanu
1980
Film
Blackwater
Randy Dawson
2019
Film
Cage
Diablo
1989
Film
L.A. Bounty
Willis
1989
Film
The Legend of Walks Far Woman
Big Lake
1980
Film
C.I.A. II: Target Alexa
General Mendosa
1993
Film
Sunset Grill
Gang Member #1
1993
Film
At Her Feet
Ka'iwa
2024
Film
Born to Ride
Dean
2011
Film
Deathmoon
Vince Tatupu
1978
Film
Aloha Surf Hotel
Mr. K
2021
Film
The Corpse Had a Familiar Face
Rodriguez
1994
Film
No Safe Haven
Manuel
1987
Film
Hard Vice
Tony
1994
Film
Da Vinci's War
Don Ho
1993
Damien: The Leper Priest
1980
Film
The Diamond of Jeru
Tribesman
2001
Film
The City of Gold
Shiniki
2018
Film
The Chicken Chronicles
Mark
1977
Film
Apex Legends Stories from the Outlands "The Endorsement"
Gibraltar (voice)
2020
Film
Kids Don't Tell
Pool Player
1985
Film
Jericho Fever
FBI Agent
1993
Film
Snow Kill
Loomis
1990
Film
No Escape, No Return
Rapist (uncredited)
1993
Film
Three on a Date
Allen Lunalilo
1978
Film
Another in the Fire
Self
2025
Film
Aloha with Love
Pono
2022
Series
Beauty and the Beast
Thug
1987
Film
Inside Edge
Henderson
1993
Film
Sweet Justice
Biker
1991
Film
Sunday Drive
Johnson
1986
Film
Visit Fabulous Las Vegas
Self
1999
Film
The Walls Are Watching
Theodore
2022
Film
Robot Dracula
Soul Patch
2026
Film
Killpoint
Informant in Locker Room
1984
Film
Hawaiian Heat
Harker
1984
Film
Killer Witches from Outer Space
Professor M
2023
Film
Decade of the Dead
Wyatt
2023
Film
J.O.E. and the Colonel
Soldier
1985
Film
Kill the Golden Goose
Mahuna
1979
Touch 'Em All McCall
2003
Film
Angel by Thursday
Drug Lord Rosales
2021
Film
One Million Dolla
Garland The Great
2024
An Early Grave
Herbert Venerable
1997