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Richard Burgi
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Was the original choice for the title role of CBS'
The Flash (1990)
.
His older brother,
Chuck Burgi
, is a rock drummer who has played with
Billy Joel
,
Hall & Oates
,
Blue Öyster Cult
,
Meat Loaf
,
Brandy Cole
(aka Brand X) and
Ritchie Blackmore
's
Rainbow
, among others.
Became an actor at age 28
His paternal grandparents were both from Swiss immigrant families (of Swiss-German descent). The surname "Burgi" is common in Switzerland.
Has two sons, Jack and Samuel.
Son Jack was born in Vancouver, Canada, while Richard was starring on
The Sentinel (1996)
.
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