Before he began working as an actor, Venture was a soldier in the United States Navy, serving aboard three aircraft carriers during World War II.
He made his film debut in 1965 with a small role in the period mystery Dark Intruder.
According to THR character actor Richard Venture – who starred in three films that were nominated for the Best Picture Academy Award – passed away a few weeks ago at the age of 94.
Venture continued acting throughout the 80s, with roles in multiple episodes of Knot’s Landing, Family Ties, Falcon Crest, Newhart, and Street Hawk during the first half of the decade.