Her father’s name is Richard Whitmer and her mother’s name is Sherry Whitmer. Richard Whitmore (born 22 December 1933 in Hitchin, Hertfordshire) is a broadcaster, writer and actor.Whitmore is best known for his work as a BBC newsreader in the 1970s and 1980s and occasional work as a reporter.. 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[9] Kiss of Death was a commercial and critical success: Widmark won the Golden Globe Award for New Star Of The Year - Actor, and was nominated for the Academy Award for Best Supporting Actor for his performance.[10]. "James Whitmore dies at 87" by Dennis McLellan. Richard Weedt Widmark (December 26, 1914 – March 24, 2008) was an American film, stage, and television actor and producer. Green City, Missouri is the site of Widmark Airport in northeastern Missouri. Whitmore was married to actress Audra Lindley from 1972 until 1979. That same year, Whitmore also appeared on an episode of ABC's Custer starring Wayne Maunder in the title role. After further training he was assigned to the 4th Marine Division on Saipan in July 1944. Richard Weedt Widmark (December 26, 1914 – March 24, 2008) was an American film, stage, and television actor and producer. In all, Widmark appeared in more than 60 films during his career, and he made his final film appearance in the 1991 drama True Colors. 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