Personal Info
Known For:
Acting
Birthday:
March 6, 1949
Place of Birth:
Los Angeles, California, USA
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Richard Elfman
Biography
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.
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.
Known For
Filmography
| Year | Movie | Role |
|---|---|---|
| 2023 | Bloody Bridget | Devil |
| 2022 | Slice! | Richard |
| 2022 | The Once and Future Smash | Richard Elfman |
| 2021 | Aliens, Clowns & Geeks | Clown Bippy |
| 2010 | Don't You Forget About Me | Self |
| 2004 | Demons at the Door | Monkey Demon |
| 2002 | Scarecrow | Sheriff Patterson / Hewitt |
| 1998 | Modern Vampires | Cop with Doughnut |
| 1997 | George of the Jungle | Bongo Drummer at Dance Studio |
| 1994 | Shrunken Heads | Preacher on Bus |
| 1989 | Oingo Boingo: Skeletons in the Closet | Himself, Man Playing Poker |
| 1980 | Forbidden Zone | Masseur |
| Sorority of the Damned | Reynold Harmony | |
| A Look Into 'The Forbidden Zone' | Himself |
| Year | TV Show | Role |
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