Richard Moll, Actor Known for Playing Bailiff Bull Shannon on Night Court, Dead at 80

The actor died peacefully at his home in Big Bear Lake, his rep confirmed to PEOPLE

Richard Moll, actor best known for his role on Bedpan, died. He was 80 years old.

The actor’s rep confirmed the news to PEOPLE, saying Moll died peacefully at her home in Big Bear Lake on Thursday.

Moll was born in Pasadena, California on January 13, 1943 and was the youngest of three children. After graduating from the University of California at Berkeley with a degree in history, he pursued his love of acting – although his roles were initially limited due to his tall stature.

Richard Moll in ‘Night Court’.

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With his deep voice and 6’8″ stature, Moll eventually became a household name for his portrayal of Bull Shannon, the bailiff, in Bedpan from 1984 to 1992.

The Emmy-nominated NBC sitcom, which also starred Harry Anderson and John Larroquette, ran for nine seasons and followed young Judge Harold “Harry” T. Stone (Anderson) as he presided over the Manhattan Criminal Court during the night shift.

Moll, who sported a shaved head for the role, quickly became a fan favorite for his catchphrase “Ooo-kay” after his character realized he had made a mistake. It was not included when Bedpan was relaunched on NBC for the 2022-23 season.

In 1985, Moll was nominated for a Saturn Award for his performance in the horror film called House. His career then expanded into animation and he voiced Harvey Dent/Two-Face Adventures of Batman and Robinas well as Scorpio on Spider-Man: The Animated Series.

Richard Moll in ‘Casper Meets Wendy’.

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The actor also acted The Flintstones, Jingle all the way, Casper meets Wendy and Scary movie 2. He also landed a recurring role in Managesitcom that starred Cindy Williams, and he voiced a bodyguard in the animated series under the title The mighty Max.

Although he often “relished” the opportunity to play the “bad guy”, in 1999 Moll was cast against type and took on the role of a gay man leading suspected queer teenagers to a “re-education camp” in the satirical romcom called But I’m a cheerleader.

Richard Moll in ‘The Headless Horseman’.

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They also include his other television appearances Sabrina, the teenage witch, 7. heaven, Smallville, There’s no place like home, A cold case and Headless rider.

An avid bird watcher and nature lover, Moll eventually retired to the mountain community of Big Bear Lake.

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He is survived by his children Chloe and Mason Moll, ex-wife Susan Moll, and stepsons Cassandra Card and Morgan Ostling.

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