Richard Liberty

He is probably best known for portraying Dr. Matthew "Frankenstein" Logan in Romero's Day of the Dead (1985), a part written for him specifically. Liberty died on October 2, 2000, in Dania Beach, Florida, at the age of 68. His final interview, conducted by film historians Christian Stavrakis and Robert Telleria, may be heard as a supplement on the Anchor Bay Entertainment DVD and Blu-ray releases of Day of the Dead.

• Birth Name — Riccardo Liberatoscioli • Born — 3 March 1932 • Birthplace — New York City, U.S. • Died — 2 October 2000 • Place of death — Dania Beach, Florida, U.S. • Years Active — 1973–1997 • Occupation — Actor

• Year — Title — Role — Notes • 1973 — The Crazies — Artie • 1980 — The Final Countdown — Lieutenant Commander Moss • 1982 — Love Child — Police Officer #1 • 1983 — Cat and Dog — Policeman — Uncredited • 1983 — Porky's II: The Next Day — Commissioner Couch • 1985 — The Mean Season — Mr. Hooks • 1985 — Day of the Dead — Dr. Matt 'Frankenstein' Logan • 1985 — Miami Supercops — Joe Garret • 1986 — Flight of the Navigator — Mr. Howard • 1995 — Just Cause — Chaplin • 1997 — Virtual Weapon — Captain Holmes — (final film role)