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Richard Dreyfuss

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AMCSun, May 11, 8:00 PMMr. Holland's OpusBuy
AMCMon, May 12, 2:30 PMMr. Holland's OpusBuy
HBO2eWed, May 14, 5:15 PMPoseidonBuy
MOMAXeThu, May 15, 1:45 PMAlwaysBuy
CINEMAXTue, May 20, 6:00 AMMoon over ParadorBuy
TCMThu, May 22, 8:00 PMJawsBuy
TCMFri, May 23, 12:00 AMClose Encounters of the Third KindBuy
CINEMAXFri, May 23, 4:40 AMThe Big FixBuy

Richard Dreyfuss Biography

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  • Birth Name: Richard Stephan Dreyfuss
  • Birth Place: Brooklyn, NY
  • Date of Birth / Zodiac Sign: 10/29/1947, Scorpio
  • Profession: Actor; producer
Richard Dreyfuss Fast Facts:
  • Was a conscientious objector during the Vietnam War; performed his alternative service at Los Angeles County General Hospital.
  • Began his acting career with appearances on '60s sitcoms like Karen and Bewitched.
  • In 1978, the 30-year-old actor was the youngest person to win a Best Actor Oscar, for The Goodbye Girl. That record held until 29-year-old Adrien Brody won for The Pianist in 2003.
  • Made his directorial debut with a 1994 production of Hamlet for England's Birmingham Theatre Company.
  • Has said he patterns his work after Spencer Tracy, Edward G. Robinson and Paul Muni.
  • A political and social activist, he is active in the American Civil Liberties Union, is a member of the Council on Foreign Relations and a board member of the National Constitution Center in Philadelphia.
    Richard Dreyfuss Relationships:
  • Benjamin Dreyfuss - Son
  • Cathy Dreyfuss - Sister
  • Emily Dreyfuss - Daughter
  • Harry Spencer Dreyfuss - Son
  • Janelle Lacey - Ex-wife
  • Norman Dreyfuss - Father
  • Svetlana Erokhin - Wife
  • Geraldine Dreyfuss - Mother
  • Lorin Dreyfuss - Brother
  • Jeramie Rain - Ex-wife
  • Laura Cayouette - Ex-significant Other

  • Richard Dreyfuss Awards:
  • 1996 Golden Globe: Best Performance by an Actor in a Motion Picture - Drama - Nominee
  • 1974 Golden Globe: Best Performance by an Actor in a Motion Picture - Musical or Comedy - Nominee
  • 1978 Golden Globe: Best Performance by an Actor in a Motion Picture - Musical or Comedy - Winner
  • 1988 Golden Globe: Best Performance by an Actor in a Supporting Role in a Motion Picture - Nominee
  • 1977 Oscar: Best Performance by an Actor in a Leading Role - Winner
  • 1995 Oscar: Best Performance by an Actor in a Leading Role - Nominee

  • College:
  • Attended San Fernando Valley State College, Northridge, CA
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