Biography
Lead and supporting actor David Selby is best remembered for playing Richard Channing on the television nighttime serial
Falcon Crest between 1982 and 1990. A native of Morgantown, WV, Selby obtained a master's degree from West Virginia University and a doctorate from Southern Illinois University before launching his acting career in regional theaters such as the Cleveland Playhouse (where he has been inducted into their Hall of Fame). He has also worked on and off-Broadway as well as in major theaters across the U.S. Selby made his feature-film debut in
Up the Sandbox after playing Quentin Collins on the spooky daily serial
Dark Shadows between 1968 and 1971. Throughout his subsequent career Selby has divided his time between stage, screen, and television. Notable film efforts include
Raise the Titanic (1980) and Headless Body in Topless Bar (1995). ~ Sandra Brennan, All Movie Guide