"Straight Story, The" Richard Farnsworth, Sissy Spacek
				
				
						 Caption: "Straight Story, The" Richard Farnsworth, Sissy Spacek
																																				
						Actor, Stunts, Soundtrack
						Born: September 1, 1920
						Star sign: Virgo
						Height: 6' (1.83 m)
						Known for: Misery (1990), The Straight Story (1999), Anne of Green Gables (1985), The Natural (1984)
						Source: IMDB
						An American stuntman who, after more than 30 years in the business, moved into acting and became an acclaimed and respected character actor, Richard Farnsworth was a native of Los Angeles. He grew up around horses and as a teenager was offered an opportunity to ride in films. He appeared in horse-racing scenes and cavalry charges unbilled, first ...