Richard Sanders is an American actor best known for playing Les Nessman in WKRP in Cincinnati.
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Best Known For:The television show WKRP in Cincinnati
Breakthrough:Cast as news director Les Nessman in the CBS sitcom WKRP in Cincinnati in 1978
10 Quick Facts About Richard Sanders
- Full Name: Richard Sanders
- Nationality: American
- Profession: Entertainer
- Known For: the tv show WKRP in Cincinnati
- Age: 85 years old
- Date of Birth: August 23, 1940
- Place of Birth: Harrisburg, Pennsylvania
- Marital Status: Married
- Spouse / Partner: Maritza Sanders
- Specialization: Actor
Richard Sanders Age
Richard Sanders is about 86 years old as of 2026. Richard Sanders was born in 1940.
Richard Sanders Height
Richard Sanders stands at a height of 5 feet 8 inches. This is approximately 173 cm.
Education
He attended Carnegie Institute of Technology, where he earned a Bachelor's degree in Fine Arts.
- Carnegie Institute of Technology
- Qualification: Bachelor's degree
- Field of Study: Fine Arts
- Period: 1962
Rise to Fame
Richard Sanders rose to prominence for his role on the television show WKRP in Cincinnati.
Notable Works
Notable screen roles include WKRP in Cincinnati and The New WKRP in Cincinnati.
Other
- Work: WKRP in Cincinnati (Les Nessman, 1978-1982)
- Work: The New WKRP in Cincinnati (Les Nessman, 1991-1993)
Awards & Achievements
- Emmy Award Nomination — Television Academy — Outstanding Supporting Actor in a Comedy Series
Richard Sanders Family & Relationships
Richard Sanders is married to Maritza Sanders.
Personal Information
- Full Name: Richard Sanders
- Gender: Male
- Occupation: Entertainer
- Nationality: American
- Living Status: Alive
- Ethnicity: White
Birth & Background
- Date of Birth: August 23, 1940
- Age: 85
- Birthday: August 23
- Zodiac Sign: Virgo
- Place of Birth: Harrisburg, Pennsylvania
Measurements
- Height: 5 ft 8 in
- Hair Color: Gray
Family & Relationships
- Marital Status: Married
- Spouse / Partner: Maritza Sanders
Net Worth & Income
- Salary: $45K – $188K (Est)
- Net Worth: $375K – $3.8M (Est)
- Source of Income: Employment
