Dick Israel was born on December 10, 1947 in Porac, Pampanga, Philippines as Ricardo Vizcarra Michaca. He was an actor and writer, known for Kung ako'y iiwan mo (2012), Eva Fonda (2008) and Badil (2013). He was married to Melinda Michaca. He died on October 11, 2016 in Makati City, Philippines.