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Deke Richards(1944-2013)

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Deke Richards was born on 8 April 1944 in Los Angeles, California, USA. He was a composer and actor, known for Guardians of the Galaxy (2014), The Italian Job (2003) and Phenomenon (1996). He died on 24 March 2013 in Bellingham, Washington, USA.
BornApril 8, 1944
DiedMarch 24, 2013(68)
BornApril 8, 1944
DiedMarch 24, 2013(68)
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Known for

Vin Diesel, Bradley Cooper, Chris Pratt, Zoe Saldana, and Dave Bautista in Guardians of the Galaxy (2014)
Guardians of the Galaxy
8.0
  • Soundtrack("I Want You Back")
  • 2014
Charlize Theron, Mark Wahlberg, Seth Green, Edward Norton, Jason Statham, Yasiin Bey, and Franky G in The Italian Job (2003)
The Italian Job
7.0
  • Soundtrack("ABC")
  • 2003
John Travolta and Kyra Sedgwick in Phenomenon (1996)
Phenomenon
6.4
  • Soundtrack("Love Child")
  • 1996
Leonardo DiCaprio, Tobey Maguire, Joel Edgerton, Isla Fisher, Carey Mulligan, and Elizabeth Debicki in The Great Gatsby (2013)
The Great Gatsby
7.2
  • Soundtrack("Izzo (H.O.V.A.)")
  • 2013

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Composer

  • Yazz: Good Thing Going
    Music Video
    • Composer
    • 1996
  • Kris Kross: Jump (1992)
    Kris Kross: Jump
    6.0
    Music Video
    • Composer
    • 1992
  • Diana Ross: I'm Still Waiting (Remix) (1990)
    Diana Ross: I'm Still Waiting (Remix)
    7.3
    Music Video
    • Composer
    • 1990
  • UB40: Maybe Tomorrow (1987)
    UB40: Maybe Tomorrow
    Music Video
    • Composer
    • 1987

Actor

  • Eegah (1962)
    Eegah
    2.3
    • Band Member (as Deke Lussier)
    • 1962

Music Department

  • Sigala: Easy Love
    Music Video
    • Music Department
    • 2015

Personal details

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  • Alternative name
    • Deke Lussier
  • Born
    • April 8, 1944
    • Los Angeles, California, USA
  • Died
    • March 24, 2013
    • Bellingham, Washington, USA(esophageal cancer)

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    He was one of many white musicians/songwriters who were affiliated with Motown.

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