Richard Dreyfuss is a well-known American actor who has played many roles throughout his five-decade career.
He is also known for his roles in popular films such as American Graffiti, Jaws, Stand by Me, Close Encounters of the Third Kind, Down and Out in Beverly Hills, The Goodbye Girl, Stakeout, Always, and Mr. Holland’s Opus, which he appeared in between the 1970s and 1990s. Know all about Richard Dreyfuss- Age, Biography, Wife, Height, Net Worth, Career
Richard Dreyfuss Age Nationality and Ethnicity
Richard Dreyfuss was born on October 29, 1947, in Brooklyn, New York City, USA. He is 76 years old.
Norman Dreyfuss (attorney and restaurateur) is his father’s name, and Geraldine Dreyfuss is his mother’s (peace activist). His great grandfathers were Jewish immigrants from Austro-Hungary, whereas his mother’s family was Russian Jewish.
Lorin Dreyfuss is his younger brother. Richard is an American citizen of Ashkenazi Jewish descent. His zodiac sign is Scorpio.
Facts of Richard Dreyfuss
Original name | RichardStephenDreyfuss |
Tag Name | Richard Dreyfuss |
Male/Female | Male |
Main Profession | Actor |
Citizenship | American |
Birth Location | Brooklyn, New York, United States |
Date of Birth | 29-Oct-47 |
Age | 76 years old |
Height | 1.65 m |
Height(s) Feet | 5 feet and 4 inches |
Heights in cm | 165 cm |
Weight(s) | 73 kg |
Weight in Pound | 160 pounds |
Dating History | To be Updated |
Marital Status | Married |
Spouse | Svetlana Erokhin(m. 2006),Janelle Lacey(m. 19992005),Jeramie Rain(m. 19831995) |
Son/Daughter | Yes (Ben Dreyfuss,Emily Dreyfuss,Harry Dreyfuss) |
Income | —- |
Net Worths | $5 Million |
Richard Dreyfuss Education, School/College
When it comes to Richard’s educational background, he attended Beverly Hills High School. He then went to California State University, Northridge.
Career
Richard Dreyfuss made his television debut at the age of 15. Appeared in episodes of ‘Peyton Place,’ ‘Gidget,’ ‘That Girl,’ ‘Bewitched,’ and ‘The Big Valley.’ He developed a cocaine addiction in the mid-1970s, which he battled through successfully rehabilitating. Richard Dreyfuss played US Vice President Dick Cheney in Oliver Stone’s George W. Bush biopic ‘W.’ In 2010, he appeared as Matt Hooper in the film ‘Piranha 3D’. His book ‘The Two Georges’ was co-written with science-fiction writer Harry Turtledove.
Salary And Net Worth
Richard Dreyfuss’s net worth is estimated to be around $5 million (according to January 2024 data), but his salary is unknown.
Richard Dreyfuss Rumors and Controversy
In the mid-1980s, there was a rumor about Richard Dreyfuss on an ABC comedy special, during which he allegedly exposed himself to her and sexually harassed her for several months.
Height and Weight
Richard Dreyfuss stands 5 feet 5 inches tall. Furthermore, his weight is unknown. Richard’s hair is grey, and his eyes are blue.
Social media
He is more active on Twitter than on Facebook and Instagram, and he has approximately 126K followers on Twitter. However, he does not have an official Facebook or Instagram page.