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In the 1984 film Teachers, he played an eccentric high-school history teacher (who in one scene teaches the Battle of the Little Bighorn, once more dressed as General Custer).
Feb 26, 2022 · © John C. Tibbetts
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Richard Mulligan is a mental patient, who through an absurd set of circumstances, becomes a substitute history teacher. He literally brings history to life, by dressing up as various figures of history, and acting out their achievements.
In addition to his continuing Broadway career, Mulligan had successfully transferred his unique comedic talents to film and television. On the big screen, he had appeared in such films as Little Big Man (1970), The Big Bus (1976), Teachers (1984) and The Heavenly Kid (1985).
- November 13, 1932
- September 26, 2000
Teachers is a 1984 American satirical black comedy-drama film written by W. R. McKinney, directed by Arthur Hiller, and starring Nick Nolte, JoBeth Williams, Ralph Macchio, and Judd Hirsch. It was shot in Columbus, Ohio , mostly at the former Central High School .
TEACHERS REFLECTIONS ON TEACHERS In the 1984 dramatic comedy film Teachers, Herbert Gower (played by Richard Mulligan) is an outpatient from a mental hospital who, through a case of mis-taken identity, ends up serving as a substitute teacher at JFK High School. His reenactment, in full costume, of Lincoln’s Gettysburg Address actively ...
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Richard Mulligan was an American actor who predominantly appeared in popular sitcoms during the late 20th century. Check out this biography to know about his childhood, birthday, family life, achievements and other fun facts.
