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Richard Benjamin Biography
Birth Name:Richard Benjamin
Birth Place:New York City, New York, United States
Profession Actor, Director, Producer, Soundtrack
Fast Facts
- His film, "Racing with the Moon," tied with "Man of Flowers" for the Golden Spike at the 1984 Valladolid International Film Festival
- Attended the High School of Performing Arts and participated in a number of plays while studying at Northwestern University
- Switched his focus to directing after he tried out the craft in "My Favorite Year," opting to specialize in comedies
- Often played upper-middle-class characters who were neurotic, high-strung and self-centered
- Believed that the film industry should remake flops instead of hits
- Was married for 13 years before he and his wife had a child together
Awards
- 1968Primetime Emmy-Outstanding Continued Performance by an Actor in a Leading Role in a Comedy Series: nominated
- 1970Golden Laurel-Male Dramatic Performance: nominated
- 1970Golden Laurel-Male New Face: nominated
- 1971Golden Globe-Best Actor in a Motion Picture - Comedy or Musical: nominated
- 1971Golden Laurel-Best Comedy Performance, Male: nominated
- 1976Golden Globe-Best Supporting Actor - Motion Picture: winner
- 1984Golden Spike-Best Film: winner
- 2003Stinker Award-Worst Sense of Direction (Stop them before they direct again!): nominated