Richard Gant
PMP Network Presents
Richard Gant, known for his role as Captain Richard Page, talks about the UPN series 'Special Unit 2'. He describes the show as a mix of 'The X-Files' and 'Men in Black', set in Chicago. Gant explains that his character is retired but secretly involved with the special unit.
Richard Gant
About Richard Gant
Richard Gant is an American actor born in San Francisco who has built a diverse career across film and television. His notable roles include George Washington Duke in Rocky V, Hostetler in HBO's Deadwood, and Owen in Men of a Certain Age. He appeared in The Big Lebowski and played Captain Richard Page in the UPN series Special Unit 2, blending procedural drama with supernatural elements.
In this interview
- Describes Special Unit 2 as a cross between The X-Files and Men in Black.
- Explains his character Captain Page is retired but secretly involved with the unit.
- Notes that much of his character's backstory had yet to be revealed.
- Discusses the show airing Wednesday nights at 8 o'clock on UPN.
“It's a good way of putting it. Men in Black in Chicago.”— Richard Gant, in this interview
Since this interview
Following Special Unit 2, Gant continued working steadily in television, with recurring roles in General Hospital, The Neighborhood, The Wonder Years reboot, Mr. Iglesias on Netflix, and NCIS: Los Angeles through 2023.
