Actor Richard Moll, best known for his role as Bull Shannon in Night Court, dies at 80

Richard Moll died peacefully in his home in Big Bear Lake on Thursday, October 26

Published on: Oct 28, 2023, 07:49:56 IST

By Sumanti Sen

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Night Court actor Richard Moll has died at the age of 80.A rep for the actor told the news outlet PEOPLE that he died peacefully in his home in Big Bear Lake on Thursday, October 26. A cause of death has not been revealed.

Night Court actor Richard Moll has died at the age of 80 (IMDb)

Moll was born in Pasadena, California. The youngest of two children, he graduated from the University of California, Berkeley with a degree in History. He then pursued acting. He is best known for his portrayal of Bull Shannon, a bailiff, in Night Court from 1984 to 1992.

Moll had shaved his head for the role. His catchphrase "Ooo-kay," which he said after realising he made a mistake, soon became a fan favourite. The Night Court was rebooted to NBC for the 2022-23 season, but Moll was reportedly not involved in it.

Moll was nominated for a Saturn award in 1985 for his performance in House. He also voiced Harvey Dent/Two-Face on The Adventures of Batman & Robin, as well as Scorpion on Spider-Man: The Animated Series. He appeared in The Flintstones, Jingle All the Way, Casper Meets Wendy and Scary Movie 2, among other films and series.

‘One of the best parts of that show’

Former journalist Danny Deraney shared the news of Moll’s death on X, writing, “Sad to hear the passing of Richard Moll, aka Bull from Night Court. He stood 6'8 but had the presence of a kitten.” Many expressed their shock in the comment section, with one user saying, “Noooo Not Bull ? He was my favorite character on #NightCourt”. One user said, “Oh my gosh, how long ago did this happen? He’s one of my favourites. I just started watching Night Court again just a bit ago actually today.. I love him so much.. may he rest in peace if this is real,” while another wrote, “How sad; he was one of the best parts of that show. RIP”.

“My favorites from my childhood are leaving. Loved Richard Bull. He was sooooo funny,” one user wrote, while another said, “Oh no, rest in peace, Richard. He was so great in that role.” “And now I'm watching the old night court. So many laughs from this whole crew,” one user said. “This makes me cry. Harry and Bull, together again,” said another.

Moll is survived by his children Chloe and Mason Moll, his former wife Susan Moll and his stepchildren Cassandra Card and Morgan Ostling.

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Sumanti Sen
Sumanti Sen covers everything that’s happening in the US, from politics to entertainment, but her expertise lies in covering crime news. She has comprehensively chronicled the Idaho student murders, the Laken Riley and Iryna Zarutska cases, and the killing of Charlie Kirk, among other incidents. Over the years, she has interviewed several victims/families of victims of crimes seeking justice. She digs up stories that might otherwise remain unheard, and does her bit to ensure that victims and survivors’ voices are heard. Sumanti’s many years of experience also include interviews with Hamas attack survivors and mental health experts, among others. Her coverage of the October 7 Hamas attack on Israel and interviews with survivors of the tragedy, coupled with her other works including the Titan submersible coverage, earned her the Digi Journo of the Quarter award during her first year at Hindustan Times. Sumanti actively tracks missing person cases in the United States, and peruses Reddit and other social media platforms to bring to light cases that frequently elude public attention. She has extensively covered the disappearances of Nancy Guthrie, Thomas Medlin, Beau Mann, and Sudiksha Konanki, among others. When not at work, you will either find her with her novels, or with her beloved rescue pooches.Read More

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