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Richard Compton (March 2, 1938 – August 11, 2007) was an American actor, director and writer, primarily in television.

Compton had small parts as an actor in film and television series, including minor roles in two episodes of Star Trek: The Original Series. Years later, he directed an episode of Star Trek: The Next Generation. Other directorial credits included episodes of The X-Files, Charmed, Sliders, Babylon 5 and Miami Vice, as well as the films Macon County Line and its sequel, Return to Macon County (both of which he also co-wrote).

Compton was the husband of actress Veronica Cartwright and the brother-in-law of actress Angela Cartwright.

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Richard Compton (March 2, 1938 – August 11, 2007) was an American actor, director, and writer, primarily known for his work in television. He appeared in small acting roles, including two episodes of : The Original Series ("" as an Orion trader and "" as an alien). Later, he transitioned to directing, helming an episode of Star Trek: The Next Generation ("") as well as episodes of series such as , , Sliders, , and . His feature film credits include co-writing and directing the 1974 cult hit and its 1975 sequel . Compton was married to actress from 1983 until his death and was the brother-in-law of actress .

Early life

Birth and family background

Richard Guy Compton was born on 10 March 1955 in , . His family relocated from , , to , , where he grew up. Specific details about his parents remain sparsely documented.

Education

Compton attended state schools in and . He studied chemistry at , earning a BA in 1977. He then pursued a DPhil in , initially supervised by W. John Albery at ; after Albery's move in 1977, he completed the degree at in 1980.

Career

Following his DPhil in 1980, Compton held a postdoctoral research position at . In 1983, he returned to the as a lecturer in the Department of Chemistry. He was promoted to reader in 1992 and to full professor in 1999. In 2011, he was appointed Aldrichian Praelector, a role he held until becoming . As a and tutor in chemistry at , Compton has taught and mentored undergraduates in and related mathematical topics for over four decades. He heads a large research group at Oxford's Physical and Theoretical Chemistry Laboratory, focusing on fundamental and applied , including nanoelectrochemistry, chemical sensors, mass transport , and marine environmental monitoring. His interdisciplinary work includes leading the Oxford Martin Programme on Monitoring Ocean Ecosystems, developing electrochemical sensors for marine applications. Compton's scholarly contributions include over 1,500 peer-reviewed publications, with an of 106 and more than 48,000 citations as of 2023. He has authored seven books, most notably the Understanding Voltammetry (third edition, 2018), a standard graduate text on electrochemical simulation and analysis. He founded and serves as of Electrochemistry Communications and is joint of Current Opinion in (launched 2017), influencing the field's development. Compton holds honorary professorships at , Xiangtan University, and , and has filed patents on topics such as the pHit Scanner, which won best new product at PITTCON in 2013.

Personal life

Marriage and family

Richard Compton married actress on October 16, 1982. Their marriage lasted until Compton's death in 2007, spanning over two decades and integrating him into a prominent family within the entertainment industry. Through this union, Compton became the brother-in-law of actress , Veronica's sister, known for her roles in and the television series . The couple had one son, Dakota Compton. While Compton and Cartwright occasionally navigated overlapping professional circles in Hollywood—given both their backgrounds in acting and directing—their remained largely private, with few details emerging publicly beyond these family ties. No records indicate additional children or significant public disclosures about their family dynamics.

Death

Richard Compton died on August 11, 2007, in , , at the age of 69. The cause of his death was not publicly disclosed. Public information regarding his funeral remains limited, with his passing acknowledged primarily within industry circles, including the fandom community where he had directed several episodes.

Legacy

Notable contributions

Richard G. Compton's contributions to have profoundly shaped the discipline, particularly through his advancements in , nanoelectrochemistry, and electrochemical . His development of innovative methodologies, including digital techniques for complex processes, has become standard in the field, enabling precise analysis of mass transport and reaction kinetics. Compton's work on chemical sensors has practical applications in , notably through the Oxford Ocean Ecosystems programme, where electrochemical devices track pollutants and in marine environments. As an author, Compton has produced over 1,500 peer-reviewed publications, with an of 106 and more than 48,000 citations as of 2023, influencing global research in electroanalysis and spectro-electrochemistry. His Understanding trilogy (third edition, 2018) remains a text for graduate education, providing comprehensive guidance on electrochemical data interpretation and . Additionally, he founded Electrochemistry Communications in 1999, which has published cutting-edge short reports, accelerating the dissemination of rapid advancements in the field.

Recognition and influence

Compton's impact is evidenced by numerous accolades, including the 2018 Prize from the Royal Society of Chemistry for contributions to physical and , and the 2021 Grotthuss Medal from the Theodor von Grotthuss Foundation. In 2025, he received the Frumkin Medal from the International Society of Electrochemistry for lifetime achievements in fundamental , including electroanalysis, photo-, and sonoelectrochemistry. He holds fellowships in prestigious bodies such as the Royal Society of Chemistry (FRSC), the International Union of Pure and Applied Chemistry (IUPAC), the International Society of Electrochemistry, and the Academy of Europe (MAE). Compton also received honorary doctorates from the Estonian University of Life Sciences (2015) and National University (2019). Through his long tenure at the and St John's College, Compton has mentored numerous researchers, fostering the next generation in . His interdisciplinary approach has influenced applications in , pharmaceutical analysis, and , ensuring his methodologies remain integral to ongoing global research efforts as of 2025.
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