Richard Egan has four daughters and one son with Patricia Hardy, to whom he was married for nearly 30 years before he passed away. He was a high ranking officer in the Army during World War II, teaching Judo and bayonet & knife fighting. Mr. Egan attended the University of San Francisco for undergrad, and Stanford for graduate studies. He also taught at and attended Northwestern. He was well known for his talent as a leading man, as well as helping once struggling, now successful actors in getting their big break.
Dated Susan Hayward before he married Patricia Hardy. His only brother, Willis Egan, was a Jesuit and scholar. Father of writer/director Maureen Egan. A devout Catholic, who attended daily mass, Egan didn't marry until he was well into his 30's, an advanced age for the time. He believed marriage was a lifetime commitment and was waiting for the right woman to come along. Father of Rich Egan; who started and runs Vagrant Records (a successful independent rock label). Godfather of Tisha Sterling.