in full Richard Wagstaff Clark
born Nov. 30, 1929, Mount Vernon, N.Y., U.S.
U.S. television personality.
He worked as a radio and television announcer before beginning his long engagement as host of the TV show American Bandstand (1956–89), a showcase for popular music. He formed his own production company in 1956 and produced over 30 series, 250 specials, and 20 TV movies.