Actor
Richard Elfman
Born March 6, 1949 in Los Angeles, California, USA12 films
Richard grew up in the Crenshaw district of Los Angeles (Boyz n the Hood), was a semi-professional boxer, food and wine critic and successful stage director. He is also a noted Afro-Latin percussionist and with his brother, Danny Elfman, founded the band Oingo-Boingo.
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Richard's theatrical career began in Europe, having worked with directors Jérôme Savary in Paris and Peter Brook in London. Elfman has been a published journalist for 30 years, focusing on food, wine and entertainment. He published culture and entertainment magazine and website, Buzzine, between 2010-2015 and produced 275 Buzzine red-carpet, music and celebrity videos.
Richard family include his mother, novelist Blossom "Clare Elfman", sister-in-law, actress Bridget Fonda, son, actor-producer Bodhi Elfman, daughter-in-law Jenna Elfman, niece, producer Mali Elfman and nephew, Emmy-winning broadcast journalist, Diego Santiago.
Richard resides in the Hollywood hills with his actress/dancer wife, Anastasia Elfman, where they are renown for their underground food/wine/performance salon, "The Barbecue Bacchanals." Richard presently directs film as well as writes and directs live theatre and plays in the band Mambo Diabolico.
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First watchForbidden Zone19826.2as MasseurA mysterious door in the basement of the Hercules house leads to the Sixth Dimension by way of a gigantic set of intestine.View filmEssential films
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Filmography
12 films as actor- TBAOne Wicked NightDan
- 2025Sorority of the DamnedReynold Harmony
- 2023Bloody BridgetDevil
- 2022The Once and Future SmashRichard Elfman
- 2022Slice!Richard
- 2021Aliens, Clowns & GeeksClown Bippy
- 2004Demons at the DoorMonkey Demon
- 2002ScarecrowSheriff Patterson / Hewitt
- 1998Modern VampiresCop with Doughnut
- 1997George of the JungleBongo Drummer at Dance Studio
- 1994Shrunken HeadsPreacher on Bus
- 1982Forbidden ZoneMasseur