Ricardo Vizcarra Michaca (10 December 1947 – 11 October 2016), popularly known as Dick Israel, was a Filipino character actor who played mostly villain and sidekick roles in practically most of Filipino movies.
He lately branched out in television playing father and supporting roles.
His father was a Spanish Filipino while his mother was a Kapampangan - Filipina mestiza.
On 11 October 2016, Israel suffered blood vomiting, and later died in his home, according to actress Vivian Velez, a member of the Damay Kamay Foundation.
He was 68.
His wife, Marilyn Michacha, died less than week later due to unrelated circumstances.
Israel was recently seeking help after his residence in Bagong Barrio, Caloocan was damaged in a fire in July of the same year.