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Stanley Benjamin "Stan" Kirsch Jr. (July 15, 1968 - January 11, 2020) was an American actor, screenwriter, director, and acting coach best known for his roles in Highlander, General Hospital, and Shallow Ground.

He voiced Dr. Lawrence Gordon in Saw: Rebirth.

Career[]

Stan Kirsch was born in New York City in 1968 and began acting as a child. His first acting job was at age four when he appeared in some television commercials for the Campbell Soup Company. Kirsch appeared in the short-lived TV series Riders in the Sky and the soap opera General Hospital in 1992. In addition, he has made guest appearances in some TV shows, including JAG, Family Law, and Friends.

His most notable role began in 1992 on Highlander: The Series as Richie Ryan. He left the show as a regular cast member in the fifth season finale in 1997 but made one last guest appearance in the series finale. In 2004, Kirsch debuted as director and producer with Straight Eye: The Movie. In 2008, he founded an acting studio called Stan Kirsch Studios.

On January 11, 2020, 51-year-old Stan Kirsch was found dead in his home in Los Angeles. The LA Coroner ruled Kirsch's death a suicide by hanging.

Filmography[]

Films[]

Year Title Role
1993 Highlander: The Gathering Richie Ryan
1998 Reason Thirteen Michael
1999 Shark in a Bottle Punk #1
2000 The Flunky Sammy Bestone
2004 Shallow Ground Stuart Dempsey
Straight Eye: The Movie Sonny
2005 Saw: Rebirth Dr. Lawrence Gordon
Deep Rescue Kevin
2009 Matumbo Goldberg Matumbo's Crew

Television Series[]

Year Title Role
1991 Riders in the Sky Axl
1992 General Hospital Carl
True Colors Leland
CBS Schoolbreak Special Steve
1995 Friends Ethan
ABC Afterschool Specials Matt
1992-1998 Highlander Richard H. 'Richie' Ryan
1999 Beyond Belief: Fact or Fiction Chipper Dunn
Love Boat: The Next Wave Vince
2000 Family Law Rick Quinn
1996-2001 JAG Lieutenant Ferrari / Ensign Frank Cody
2002 First Monday David Dahl Washington Post Reporter
2008 Invincible Robot / Red Rush

Television Films[]

Year Title Role
1992 The Streets of Beverly Hills Kenny Street
1996 Home Song Kent Arens
1999 The Sky's on Fire Chuck

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