← Back to people hub
Richard Benjamin

Richard Benjamin - Bio, Age, Chinese Zodiac Sign & Timeline

BornMay 22, 1938
Age87
BirthplaceNew York City, New York, USA
Zodiac SignGemini - (see also Richard Benjamin's horoscope and birth chart)
Chinese ZodiacTiger
GenerationSilent Generation
Known ForActing in films such as 'Goodbye, Columbus', 'Westworld', and directing 'My Favorite Year'

Intro

Richard Benjamin is an American actor and film director known for his work in both television and film. He gained fame in the 1960s and 1970s for performances in movies such as 'Goodbye, Columbus' and 'Westworld,' and later moved into directing, earning acclaim for films like 'My Favorite Year.'

Early Life & Background

Richard Benjamin was born to a Jewish family in New York City. He attended the High School of Performing Arts and later graduated from Northwestern University, where he studied theater.

Career Highlights

  • Starred in 'Goodbye, Columbus' (1969)
  • Starred in 'Westworld' (1973)
  • Directed 'My Favorite Year' (1982)
  • Won a Golden Globe for Best Motion Picture Actor in a Musical or Comedy for 'The Sunshine Boys' (1975)
  • Directed several films and television episodes throughout the 1980s and 1990s

Trivia

  • Married to actress Paula Prentiss since 1961
  • Frequent collaborator with his wife Paula Prentiss in both film and television

FAQs

People also ask

How old is Richard Benjamin?

Richard Benjamin is 87 years old.

When was Richard Benjamin born?

Richard Benjamin was born the 22 May 1938.

Where is Richard Benjamin from?

New York City, New York, USA.

On His Birth-Day

About May 22nd, 1938, in brief:

  • Historical events: On May 22, 1938, Britain reaffirmed its support for Czechoslovakia amid rising tensions in Europe. This stance was part of the broader context of appeasement policies leading up to World War II.
  • Day of the week: May 22nd, 1938 was a Sunday
  • Zodiac Sign: Gemini (in western zodiac), Tiger (in Chinese zodiac)
  • Moon Phase:
  • Popular movie: The Adventures of Robin Hood directed by Michael Curtiz, William Keighley

Check the link for more news and curiosities on May 22nd, 1938.

Discover more

Sources

  1. https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Richard_Benjamin
  2. https://www.imdb.com/name/nm0070940/