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Richard Deacon (May 14, 1921 - August 8, 1984) was a television and motion picture actor.
He was bald-pated, and usually bespectacled, character actor who often portrayed imperious authority figures. His best-known roles are Mel Cooley on The Dick Van Dyke Show and Fred Rutherford on Leave It to Beaver.
In real life, he was a gourmet chef.
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Richard Deacon Facts
| Occupation | Actor |
| Birthday | May 14, 1921 |
| Sign | Taurus |
| Birthplace | Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, USA |
| Date of death | August 8, 1984 (age 63) |