Richard Ruccolo’s performing roots are in musical theatre. He has starred in numerous productions, including Something’s Afoot, Mousetrap and West Side Story. In Los Angeles, he was the lead in Charlie Peters' play, Playback, at the Court Theatre. During his recent hiatus, he performed in an original production sponsored by Garry Marshall in the Blank Theatre Company’s Seventh Annual Playwright’s Festival.

Ruccolo's film credits include *Live Long Drink Juice*, *Music From Another Room* and *Life at the End of Time*. Recently, he completed production on an independent film co-starring Eric Roberts and Dennis Hopper called *Luck of the Draw*.

Additional television credits include guest starring appearances on The X-Files and Beverly Hills, 90210.

Ruccolo is single and lives by the beach in Los Angeles.