Richard Benjamin

Birth Name:

Richard Benjamin

Birth Place:

New York City, New York, United States

Profession

Actor, Director, Producer, Soundtrack

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

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

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