Richard Langly
Encyclopedia
Richard “Ringo” Langly is a fictional character
in the television shows The X-Files
and The Lone Gunmen
. He was played by Dean Haglund
. Langly was born circa 1968/1969 and grew up on a farm in Saltville, Nebraska
. He showed an aptitude for computers from an early age, which was frowned upon by his parents.
In 1989 he met Melvin Frohike
and John Fitzgerald Byers
at a consumer electronics show in Baltimore, and subsequently they formed a group publishing The Lone Gunman Newsletter.
Langly wears thick black-rimmed glasses, heavy metal and punk T-shirts (favouring The Ramones in particular) and jeans. He has long, blond hair (which sometimes leads to him being mistaken for a girl) and bears a striking resemblance to Garth Algar from Wayne's World
. His appearance may be based on John Draper
, a real-life computer hacker known as "Captain Crunch." He idolizes Joey Ramone
in particular.
He is the Lone Gunmen’s expert in computers, hacking
and programming
. He is possibly the most paranoid of the Gunmen, taping all incoming phone calls, including those from Mulder, and on one occasion refusing to take part in a teleconference with Mulder, stating that he did not want his image bounced off a satellite. He is also the most sarcastic member of the team, always ready to offer a barbed comment.
Langly enjoyed playing Dungeons and Dragons before the formation of the group; his alias is "Lord Manhammer". He once hacked into Maryland
’s MVA mainframe in order to secure a handicapped parking permit (an action which he attempted to rationalize by revealing that he has Tinnitus
).
All three of the Lone Gunmen died in the X-Files episode "Jump the Shark", sacrificing themselves to save thousands from a terrorist created plague by using fire doors to seal themselves in a closed hallway with the man carrying the plague. AD Skinner
pulled some strings and arranged for them to be interred at Arlington National Cemetery
as tribute to their brave deeds.
Langly's name is a subtle reference to the Vancouver, British Columbia suburbs of Langley
and Fort Langley
, which was where much of the X-Files first five season were shot. It also references Langley, Virginia
, location of the CIA's headquarters.
Fictional character
A character is the representation of a person in a narrative work of art . Derived from the ancient Greek word kharaktêr , the earliest use in English, in this sense, dates from the Restoration, although it became widely used after its appearance in Tom Jones in 1749. From this, the sense of...
in the television shows The X-Files
The X-Files
The X-Files is an American science fiction television series and a part of The X-Files franchise, created by screenwriter Chris Carter. The program originally aired from to . The show was a hit for the Fox network, and its characters and slogans became popular culture touchstones in the 1990s...
and The Lone Gunmen
The Lone Gunmen (TV series)
The Lone Gunmen is a television show created by Chris Carter and broadcast on FOX. It was a spin-off of Carter's popular long-running television series The X-Files and a part of The X-Files franchise, starring several of the show's characters. The Lone Gunmen was first broadcast in March 2001 and,...
. He was played by Dean Haglund
Dean Haglund
Dean Haglund is a Canadian actor known for the role of Richard "Ringo" Langly, one of the Lone Gunmen on The X-Files. Haglund is also a stand-up comedian, specializing in improvisational comedy In addition to The X-Files, he played the voice of Sid in Tom Sawyer, Haglund also portrayed Langly in...
. Langly was born circa 1968/1969 and grew up on a farm in Saltville, Nebraska
Nebraska
Nebraska is a state on the Great Plains of the Midwestern United States. The state's capital is Lincoln and its largest city is Omaha, on the Missouri River....
. He showed an aptitude for computers from an early age, which was frowned upon by his parents.
In 1989 he met Melvin Frohike
Melvin Frohike
Melvin Frohike is a fictional character in the television shows The X-Files and The Lone Gunmen, played by Tom Braidwood.Frohike was born circa 1953 in Pontiac, Michigan. Prior to joining The Lone Gunmen, he was an acclaimed tango dancer in Miami...
and John Fitzgerald Byers
John Fitzgerald Byers
John Fitzgerald Byers is a fictional character in the television shows The X-Files and The Lone Gunmen, played by Bruce Harwood.John Fitzgerald Byers was born on November 22, 1963, the day John F. Kennedy was assassinated, in Sterling, Virginia, and was named after the fallen president – his...
at a consumer electronics show in Baltimore, and subsequently they formed a group publishing The Lone Gunman Newsletter.
Langly wears thick black-rimmed glasses, heavy metal and punk T-shirts (favouring The Ramones in particular) and jeans. He has long, blond hair (which sometimes leads to him being mistaken for a girl) and bears a striking resemblance to Garth Algar from Wayne's World
Wayne's World
Wayne's World was originally a recurring sketch from the NBC television series Saturday Night Live. It evolved from a segment titled "Wayne's Power Minute" on the CBC Television series It's Only Rock & Roll, as the main character first appeared in that show...
. His appearance may be based on John Draper
John Draper
John Thomas Draper , also known as Captain Crunch, Crunch or Crunchman , is an American computer programmer and former phone phreak. He is a legendary figure within the computer programming world.- Background :Draper is the son of a U.S...
, a real-life computer hacker known as "Captain Crunch." He idolizes Joey Ramone
Joey Ramone
Joey Ramone was an American vocalist and songwriter, best known as the lead vocalist in the punk rock band the Ramones. Joey Ramone's image, voice and tenure as frontman of the Ramones made him a countercultural icon.-Early life:Joey Ramone was born Jeffry Hyman to parents Noel and Charlotte Hyman...
in particular.
He is the Lone Gunmen’s expert in computers, hacking
Hacker (computer security)
In computer security and everyday language, a hacker is someone who breaks into computers and computer networks. Hackers may be motivated by a multitude of reasons, including profit, protest, or because of the challenge...
and programming
Computer programming
Computer programming is the process of designing, writing, testing, debugging, and maintaining the source code of computer programs. This source code is written in one or more programming languages. The purpose of programming is to create a program that performs specific operations or exhibits a...
. He is possibly the most paranoid of the Gunmen, taping all incoming phone calls, including those from Mulder, and on one occasion refusing to take part in a teleconference with Mulder, stating that he did not want his image bounced off a satellite. He is also the most sarcastic member of the team, always ready to offer a barbed comment.
Langly enjoyed playing Dungeons and Dragons before the formation of the group; his alias is "Lord Manhammer". He once hacked into Maryland
Maryland
Maryland is a U.S. state located in the Mid Atlantic region of the United States, bordering Virginia, West Virginia, and the District of Columbia to its south and west; Pennsylvania to its north; and Delaware to its east...
’s MVA mainframe in order to secure a handicapped parking permit (an action which he attempted to rationalize by revealing that he has Tinnitus
Tinnitus
Tinnitus |ringing]]") is the perception of sound within the human ear in the absence of corresponding external sound.Tinnitus is not a disease, but a symptom that can result from a wide range of underlying causes: abnormally loud sounds in the ear canal for even the briefest period , ear...
).
All three of the Lone Gunmen died in the X-Files episode "Jump the Shark", sacrificing themselves to save thousands from a terrorist created plague by using fire doors to seal themselves in a closed hallway with the man carrying the plague. AD Skinner
Walter Skinner
FBI Assistant Director Walter Sergei Skinner is a fictional character in the American FOX television shows The X-Files and The Lone Gunmen, two science fiction shows about a government conspiracy to hide or deny the truth of Alien existence...
pulled some strings and arranged for them to be interred at Arlington National Cemetery
Arlington National Cemetery
Arlington National Cemetery in Arlington County, Virginia, is a military cemetery in the United States of America, established during the American Civil War on the grounds of Arlington House, formerly the estate of the family of Confederate general Robert E. Lee's wife Mary Anna Lee, a great...
as tribute to their brave deeds.
Langly's name is a subtle reference to the Vancouver, British Columbia suburbs of Langley
Langley, British Columbia (district municipality)
The Township of Langley is a district municipality immediately east of the City of Surrey in southwestern British Columbia, Canada. It extends south from the Fraser River to the U.S. border, and west of the City of Abbotsford...
and Fort Langley
Fort Langley, British Columbia
Fort Langley is a village with a population of 2,700 and forms part of the Township of Langley. It is the home of Fort Langley National Historic Site, a former fur trade post of the Hudson's Bay Company.-History:...
, which was where much of the X-Files first five season were shot. It also references Langley, Virginia
Langley, Virginia
Langley is an unincorporated community in the census-designated place of McLean in Fairfax County, Virginia, United States.The community was essentially absorbed into McLean many years ago, although there is still a Langley High School...
, location of the CIA's headquarters.
Appearances
Langly appears in the following X-Files episodes:Season 1
Season 2
Season 3
The X-Files: The Game The X-Files: The Game Reviews of the game were mixed, with many critics complaining about the large number of discs required to load the game... (Video game) Season 4
Season 5
The X-Files: Fight the Future The X-Files (film) The X-Files is a 1998 American science fiction-thriller film written by Chris Carter and Frank Spotnitz, and directed by Rob Bowman. It is the first feature film based on The X-Files series created by Carter that revolves around a fictional FBI paranormal investigation unit called the X-Files... (Movie) |
Season 6
Season 7
Season 8
Season 9
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