Richard Lindheim

Richard Lindheim
Born(1939-05-15)May 15, 1939
New York, U.S.
DiedJanuary 18, 2021(2021-01-18) (aged 81)
Occupations
  • Television producer
  • writer

Richard Lindheim (May 15, 1939 – January 18, 2021) was an American television producer and writer. He was best known for co-creating the CBS action crime drama television series The Equalizer with Michael Sloan.[1][2]

In addition to co-creating The Equalizer, he produced and wrote for the NBC action comedy television series B. J. and the Bear, and its spin-off The Misadventures of Sheriff Lobo.[3]

Lindheim died on January 18, 2021, of heart failure, at the age of 81.[4]

References

  1. ↑ Andreeva, Nellie (January 18, 2021). "Richard Lindheim Dies: TV Executive & 'The Equalizer' Co-Creator Was 81". Deadline Hollywood. Retrieved March 20, 2026.
  2. ↑ Evans, Greg (August 15, 2025). "Michael Sloan Dies: Co-Creator Of 'The Equalizer', Longtime Husband Of Melissa Sue Anderson Was 78". Deadline Hollywood. Retrieved March 20, 2026.
  3. ↑ "Richard Lindheim". Television Academy. Retrieved March 20, 2026.
  4. ↑ Kilkenny, Katie; Rahman, Abid (January 18, 2021). "Richard Lindheim, Co-Creator of CBS' 'The Equalizer,' Dies at 81". The Hollywood Reporter. Retrieved March 20, 2026.


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