Education
Cornell University; University of Texas at Austin.
Cornell University; University of Texas at Austin.
Rich first became popular playing the role of Alexander "Sandy" Cory on the daytime drama Another World from 1981 to 1985. He also starred in the short-lived 1987-1988 series The Charmings as Prince Eric Charming, with Caitlin O"Heaney, Judy Parfitt and Paul Winfield. In 1990, Rich played the role of popular cartoon character Archie Andrews in the television film Archie: To Riverdale and Back Again.
The film was based on the characters of Archie Comics.
Rich then appeared in the 1993 film The Joy Luck Club. During the 90s, Rich had guest appearances in several television shows like Renegade, The Nanny, Suddenly Susan, and Emergency, among others
He also had recurring roles in The George Carlin Show (as Doctor Neil Beck), Murphy Brown (as Miller Redfield), and Nash Bridges (as Agent David Katz). In 2001, Rich joined the cast of Reba playing Brock Hart, the ex-husband of the title character (played by Reba McEntire).
Rich stayed in the show until the end of the series in 2007.
During this time, Rich also had a recurring role on Boston Legal playing attorney Melvin Palmer. After that, he also played Bree"s book publisher Bruce on two episodes of American Broadcasting Company"s Desperate Housewives. He also played Mel"s father in the television series Melissa and Joey.