Jean Smart Husband: Who Was Richard Gilliland? What Was Richard Gilliland Known For?

Late American actor, Richard Gilliland, was born on January 23, 1950, in Fort Worth, Texas, U.S.

Richard had his education in Overland Park, Kansas and graduated in 1968.

Richard made his acting debut in the 1970s with The Waltons.

He later went on to starr in Thirtysomething, Party of Five, Little Women, and a repeat role on Designing Women.

Gilliland later passed on after falling ill briefly in March 2021.

What Was Richard Gilliland Known For?

Richard was best known for playing the role of JD Shackleford in the CBS sitcom, Designing Women, between 1986 and 1992.

Who Was Richard Gilliland Married To?

Richard Gilliland was married to actress Jean Smart, who co-starred with him on Designing Women.

The couple later tied the knots in 1987, and their union was blessed with a son and a daughter.

Smart has also appeared in several movies such as The Brady Bunch Movie (1995), Sweet Home Alabama (2002), Garden State (2004), I Heart Huckabees (2004), Youth in Revolt (2009), The Accountant (2016), and A Simple Favor (2018).