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Richard M. Daley

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The story of Harold Washington, elected in 1983 as Chicago's first African-American Mayor, the political battles he fought, and his legacy to Chicago and the nation.
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Richard M. Daley was born on 24 April 1942 in Chicago, Illinois, USA. He was previously married to Margaret C. Daley.
BornApril 24, 1942
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    • Known for

    We Believe (2009)
    We Believe
    7.1
    • Self
    • 2009
    Chicago Filmmakers on the Chicago River (1998)
    Chicago Filmmakers on the Chicago River
    7.6
    • Self
    • 1998
    Harold Washington in Punch 9 for Harold Washington (2021)
    Punch 9 for Harold Washington
    9.0
    • Self
    • 2021
    White City Windy City
    • Self - Mayor
    • 2007

    Credits

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    Thanks

    • Johnny Depp in Public Enemies (2009)
      Public Enemies
      6.9
      • the producers wish to express their gratitude and thank the following for their support and cooperation in the making of this film: The City of Chicago (as Mayor Richard M. Daley)
      • 2009
    • It Ain't Over: Delmark Celebrates 55 Years of Blues (2009)
      It Ain't Over: Delmark Celebrates 55 Years of Blues
      Video
      • special thanks
      • 2009
    • The Providence Effect (2009)
      The Providence Effect
      8.0
      • special thanks
      • 2009
    • Christian Bale in The Dark Knight (2008)
      The Dark Knight
      9.1
      • the producers would like to thank (as Mayor Richard M. Daley)
      • 2008
    • Anthony Hopkins, Gwyneth Paltrow, and Jake Gyllenhaal in Proof (2005)
      Proof
      6.7
      • thanks: City of Chicago (as Mayor Richard M. Daley)
      • 2005
    • Robert De Niro, Bill Murray, and Uma Thurman in Mad Dog and Glory (1993)
      Mad Dog and Glory
      6.2
      • special thanks: Mayor of City of Chicago (as The Honorable Richard M. Daley)
      • 1993
    • Macaulay Culkin, Joe Pesci, and Daniel Stern in Home Alone 2: Lost in New York (1992)
      Home Alone 2: Lost in New York
      6.9
      • special thanks (as Mayor Richard M. Daley)
      • 1992
    • Joe Pesci and Barbara Hershey in The Public Eye (1992)
      The Public Eye
      6.5
      • special thanks
      • 1992
    • Backdraft (1991)
      Backdraft
      6.7
      • grateful appreciation (as Mayor Richard M. Daley)
      • 1991

    Self

    • Harold Washington in Punch 9 for Harold Washington (2021)
      Punch 9 for Harold Washington
      9.0
      • Self
      • 2021
    • Evan A. Smith in Overheard (2010)
      Overheard
      7.2
      TV Series
      • Self - Interviewee
      • 2013
    • West Wing Week (2010)
      West Wing Week
      5.3
      TV Series
      • Self
      • 2011
    • Hot Cities (2009)
      Hot Cities
      TV Series
      • Self - Mayor of Chicago
      • 2009
    • Oprah Winfrey in The Oprah Winfrey Show (1986)
      The Oprah Winfrey Show
      5.0
      TV Series
      • Self
      • 2009
    • We Believe (2009)
      We Believe
      7.1
      • Self
      • 2009
    • Made in Chicago: The Making of Barack Obama
      TV Movie
      • Self (as Richard Daley)
      • 2008
    • 60 Minutes (1968)
      60 Minutes
      7.4
      TV Series
      • Self - Chicago Mayor
      • Self - Mayor, Chicago
      • 1999–2008
    • LEED by Example
      Video
      • Self
      • 2008
    • White City Windy City
      • Self - Mayor
      • 2007
    • CBS Mornings (1954)
      CBS Mornings
      4.7
      TV Series
      • Self (as Mayor Richard M. Daley)
      • 2005
    • Here's Harold: The Election of Harold Washington
      TV Special
      • Self
      • 2003
    • Chicago Filmmakers on the Chicago River (1998)
      Chicago Filmmakers on the Chicago River
      7.6
      • Self
      • 1998
    • The End of the Nightstick
      Short
      • Self
      • 1994
    • Terry Wogan in Wogan (1982)
      Wogan
      6.2
      TV Series
      • Self
      • 1989

    Archive Footage

    • Cooked: Survival by Zip Code (2019)
      Cooked: Survival by Zip Code
      7.0
      • Self (archive footage)
      • 2019
    • The Interrupters (2011)
      The Interrupters
      7.5
      • Self (archive footage)
      • 2011
    • Chicago 10 (2007)
      Chicago 10
      7.3
      • Self - Chicago Mayor (archive footage, as Richard Daley)
      • 2007
    • Death of a President (2006)
      Death of a President
      6.3
      • Self (archive footage, uncredited)
      • 2006
    • Jeff Daniels, Luke Edwards, Blake Heron, Jena Malone, Anna Raj, Dov Tiefenbach, and Dan Warry-Smith in Cheaters (2000)
      Cheaters
      6.7
      TV Movie
      • Self - Mayor of Chicago (archive footage, uncredited)
      • 2000
    • 60 Minutes (1968)
      60 Minutes
      7.4
      TV Series
      • Self - Mayor, Chicago (archive footage, segment "Taking Aim at the Gun Industry")
      • 1999
    • Cold War (1998)
      Cold War
      8.7
      TV Mini Series
      • Self (archive footage, as Mayor Richard Daley)
      • 1999
    • 1968: The Year That Shaped a Generation (1998)
      1968: The Year That Shaped a Generation
      7.1
      TV Movie
      • Self (archive footage, as Richard Daley)
      • 1998
    • Eyes on the Prize III: We Who Believe in Freedom Cannot Rest (1987)
      Eyes on the Prize III: We Who Believe in Freedom Cannot Rest
      9.1
      TV Series
      • Self (archive footage)
      • 1990

    Videos1

    Official Trailer
    Trailer 2:13
    Official Trailer

    Personal details

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    • Alternative names
      • Mayor Richard M. Daley
    • Born
      • April 24, 1942
      • Chicago, Illinois, USA
    • Spouse
      • Margaret C. DaleyMarch 25, 1972 - November 24, 2011 (her death, 4 children)

    Did you know

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    • Trivia
      Son of Richard J. Daley and Eleanor Daley.
    • Quotes
      I'm the one who gets called up about a problem. I'm the one who gets called up about the street lighting and the abandoned car. I'm the one who gets blamed if the police don't arrive. I'm the one they blame if a city truck is broken down.

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