Richard Cummings Jr. is an American actor and film director most recognized for his acting roles in the dramas thirtysomething and Northern Exposure.
Cummings Jr. was born and raised in New York City, where he played basketball in high school and thought he would continue in college.
He guest-starred on Kojak, The White Shadow and Hill Street Blues before landing the role of account executive Mark Harriton on thirtysomething.
Underdog Films worked with directors such as Hype Williams and The Hughes Brothers and produced videos for platinum artists such as N.W.A., Dr. Dre, Ice Cube, Red Hot Chili Peppers and Snoop Dogg.
He was also developing a one-hour drama with Prince, Warner Bros and Don Cornelius Productions for Fox Television, which did not materialize before the musician’s death in 2016.