Richard Masur

Personal context

Summary

Richard Masur is an American actor and director known for roles in The Thing, Risky Business, My Girl, and the television miniseries It, as well as his long-running work in television and theater. His career spans comedy, drama, horror, and television films, including stories about domestic violence and AIDS. As Screen Actors Guild president, he served on its Ethnic Employment Opportunities and Performers with Disabilities steering committees and advocated for diversity and accessibility in the industry. No public statements on party politics, LGBTQ causes, or broader identity politics are on record.