Stanley Benjamin Kirsch was an American actor, screenwriter, director, and acting coach. He was born in New York City, New York, U.S. He began acting at the age of 4 when he appeared in some Campbell's Soup television commercials. Kirsch appeared in Riders in the Sky (1991), General Hospital (1992), JAG (1996, 2001), Family Law (2000), and Friends (1995). His most notable role ran from 1992 to 1997 on Highlander: The Series as Richie Ryan.
Kirsch made his debut as director and producer with the film Straight Eye: The Movie in 2004. In 2008, he founded his own acting studio called Stan Kirsch Studios. He primarily worked as an acting coach for the rest of his life.
On January 11, 2020, 51-year-old Kirsch was found dead in his Los Angeles home. The LA Coroner ruled Kirsch's death a suicide by hanging.
