Richard Gilliland

Richard Gilliland established himself as a versatile television actor across several decades, notably portraying Bob Warner on the satirical soap opera Mary Hartman, Mary Hartman in the mid-1970s. He later became a series regular as Lt. Nick Holden on Operation Petticoat and gained wider recognition for his role as J.D. Shackleford on the hit CBS sitcom Designing Women. Beyond his main cast roles, such as Keith Burrows in Just Our Luck, Gilliland made numerous guest appearances across various popular TV series, including The Love Boat, Matlock, and 24, showcasing his enduring presence on the small screen.