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Richard Shoberg (also credited as Dick Shoberg, born March 1, 1950, in Grand Rapids, Michigan) is an American actor and writer.

He first appeared in soap operas as Mitch Farmer on Somerset from 1971 to 1972. After leaving Somerset he returned to daytime as the Kevin Jameson #1 on The Edge of Night from 1972 to 1975.

He is married with 2 children and resides in New York.

Shoberg's most famous role to date is former football player-turned-restaurateur Tom Cudahy on All My Children, a part he played from July 1977 to April 1995, with a return for some appearances between 2004 and 2005.

Shoberg played for more than ten years until 2019 Inspector Ascher in off-Broadway's longest running show, Perfect Crime.

Richard Shoberg STAGE CREDITS

[Off-Broadway]
Original Off-Broadway Production, 2021
Inspector James Ascher [Replacement]

Inspector Ascher [Replacement]


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Emmy Nominated Grant Aleksander Joins PERFECT CRIME Off-Broadway

Emmy Nominated actor Grant Aleksander, best known for his role as Philip Spaulding on Guiding Light is replacing two other daytime drama legends Robert Newman (Guiding Light) and Richard Shoberg (All My Children), in Off Broadway's longest running play, Perfect Crime. Mr. Aleksander is returning to the role of Detective Asher (a role he took on this past Summer) and begins performances tonight, January 14, 2019, for two weeks only - through January 28.

Emmy-Nominated Star Grant Aleksander To Perform Off-Broadway In PERFECT CRIME

Emmy Nominated actor Grant Aleksander, best known for his role as Philip Spaulding on Guilding Light is replacing two other daytime drama legends Robert Newman (Guiding Light) and Richard Shoberg (All My Children), in Off Broadway's longest running play, Perfect Crime. Mr. Aleksander is returning to the role of Detective Asher (a role he took on this Spring) and begins performances tonight. 

Steve Blanchard Joins The Cast Of Off Broadway's PERFECT CRIME

Steve Blanchard, well known as Broadway's longest running Beast in Disney's Beauty and the Beast has joined the cast of Off-Broadway's longest running play, PERFECT CRIME. Mr. Blanchard is already playing Detective Ascher, replacing Richard Shoberg in the role.

Emmy Nominated Soap Star Robert Newman Joins Cast of PERFECT CRIME

Robert Newman, best known for his 28 year run as Joshua Lewis on the longest running program in broadcasting history, Guiding Light, and more recently on the hit Showtime series Homeland and this upcoming season of the hit Netflix series House of Cards, will be joining the cast of Off-Broadway's longest running play, PERFECT CRIME, replacing Richard Shoberg on Monday, February 20th, in the role of Inspector James Ascher at the Anne L. Bernstein Theater.

PERFECT CRIME to Celebrate Infamous Wives in New Lobby Exhibit 'THEY HAD IT COMING'

These women had enough, and their men had it coming! The long-running Off-Broadway whodunit Perfect Crime will be staging 'PERFECT CRIME: THE EXHIBIT - THEY HAD IT COMING' - now through November 4th within the 4th floor lobby of The Theater Center, located at 1627 Broadway in Manhattan.

PERFECT CRIME Becomes the First Off-Broadway Play To Ever Reach 30 Years of Performances

The long running Off-Broadway show PERFECT CRIME will make history tonight, Tuesday, becoming the first play in New York City to ever reach its 30th anniversary.

PERFECT CRIME Will Become First Play in NYC to Hit 30-Year Milestone

The long-running Off-Broadway show PERFECT CRIME will make history on Tuesday, April 18th becoming the first play in New York City to ever reach a milestone 30th Anniversary.

Gary Busey to Make Off-Broadway Debut in Long Running Play PERFECT CRIME

Academy Award & Golden Globe Nominated and BAFTA Award Winning Actor Gary Busey will star on stage next month, joining the cast of the longest running Off Broadway play in NYC history, the murder mystery PERFECT CRIME.

Off-Broadway's PERFECT CRIME Marks 12,000th Performance Tonight

NYC's longest running funny romantic thriller, PERFECT CRIME playing in Times Square at The Theater Center, will perform a record breaking 12,000th performance tonight, July 16th at 8:00PM. 

Off-Broadway's PERFECT CRIME to Mark 12,000th Performance This Weekend

NYC's longest running funny romantic thriller, PERFECT CRIME playing in Times Square at The Theater Center, will perform a record breaking 12,000th performance on Saturday, July 16th at 8:00PM. 

Off-Broadway's PERFECT CRIME to Celebrate 30th Anniversary of Performances Next Week

PERFECT CRIME, the Off-Broadway 'whodunit' that New York Magazine calls "a true New York murder mystery" and the New York Times calls "a crackling thriller" will start its milestone 30th year of performances on Monday, April 18th at 8PM - continuing on as the longest running play in the city's history. The smart, funny and fast-paced thriller at the Anne L. Bernstein Theater in The Theater Center in Times Square (1627 Broadway) will have played over 11,899 performances since it first opened in 1987.

PERFECT CRIME Playwright Warren Manzi Dies at 60

With over 11,000 performances, PERFECT CRIME is New York's longest running straight play.

David Butler Joins Cast of Off-Broadway's PERFECT CRIME

 Film and television star David Butler has joined the cast of Off-Broadway's longest running play, PERFECT CRIME, in the role of W. Harrison Brent. He began performing in the role on July 27, doing a guest appearance for one month.

Tony Winning Producer Joins Cast of Off-Broadway's PERFECT CRIME

Tony award winning producer Hugh Hysell will be joining the cast of Off-Broadway's longest running play, PERFECT CRIME, in the role of Lionel McAuley, a savage yet charming serial killer who puts on various disguises to kill his wife's lovers and protect the teenage daughter he loves. He is a funny, dangerous, unpredictable and heartbreaking character who wants to be known as "The Baseball Bat Killer." He will begin performing in the role on Monday, June 1.

Off-Broadway's PERFECT CRIME to Celebrate 29th Anniversary Tomorrow

PERFECT CRIME, the Off-Broadway 'whodunit' that New York Magazine calls "a true New York murder mystery" and the New York Times calls "a crackling thriller" will turn 29 years old on Saturday, April 18th - continuing on as the longest running play in the city's history. The smart, funny and fast-paced thriller at the Anne L. Bernstein Theater in The Theater Center in Times Square (1627 Broadway) will have played over 11,482 performances since it first opened in 1987 - to much fanfare, worldwide.

Off-Broadway's PERFECT CRIME Celebrates 11,000th Performance Today

PERFECT CRIME, the Off-Broadway 'whodunit' that New York Magazine calls 'a true New York murder mystery' and the New York Times calls 'a crackling thriller' will celebrate a record breaking 11,000 performances today, February 19th at 2PM - continuing its record as the longest running play in NYC history.

Off-Broadway's PERFECT CRIME to Celebrate 11,000th Performance, 2/19

PERFECT CRIME, the Off-Broadway 'whodunit' that New York Magazine calls 'a true New York murder mystery' and the New York Times calls 'a crackling thriller' will celebrate a record breaking 11,000 performances on February 19th at 2PM - continuing its record as the longest running play in NYC history.

PERFECT CRIME Enters 27th Year Off-Broadway

PERFECT CRIME, the Off-Broadway 'whodunit,' is turning 27 on April 18th - continuing on as the longest running play in the city's history. The smart, funny and fast-paced thriller at the Anne L. Bernstein Theater in the Snapple Theater Center in Times Square will have played over 10,648 performances since it first opened in 1987 - to much fanfare, worldwide.

PERFECT CRIME to Perform 10/30 & 10/31 Despite Hurricane Sandy

PERFECT CRIME, NYC's longest running play, will have a performance tonight at 8 PM and tomorrow at 2 PM. Despite Hurricane Sandy's destruction in New York and beyond, producer's of Perfect Crime have decided to run the show tonight and continue their legacy. The play, a romantic thriller, often compared to Agatha Christie's Mousetrap, has run for 25 years in New York and will not let a hurricane stop their record-breaking run.

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