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 |
Gallery[]
External Links[]
- Official Website
Stan Kirsch on Wikipedia
Stan Kirsch at the Internet Movie Database
Stan Kirsch on Twitter
Stan Kirsch on Instagram