Richard Elfman
Biography
Richard Elfman works in acting. Born March 6, 1949 in Los Angeles, California, USA. Archytele tracks 15 screen credits across canonical film and television databases.
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Career timeline
Full Filmography
15 titles- George of the Jungle (1997) as Bongo Drummer at Dance Studio
- Forbidden Zone (1982) as Masseur
- Scarecrow (2002) as Sheriff Patterson / Hewitt
- Modern Vampires (1998) as Cop with Doughnut
- Shrunken Heads (1994) as Preacher on Bus
- Don't You Forget About Me (2010) as Self
- One Wicked Night as Dan
- The Once and Future Smash (2022) as Richard Elfman
- Slice! (2022) as Richard
- Bloody Bridget (2023) as Devil
- Aliens, Clowns & Geeks (2021) as Clown Bippy
- Sorority of the Damned (2025) as Reynold Harmony
- Oingo Boingo: Skeletons in the Closet (1989) as Himself, Man Playing Poker
- A Look Into 'The Forbidden Zone' as Himself
- Demons at the Door (2004) as Monkey Demon
Frequently Asked Questions
What movies or TV shows is Richard Elfman best known for?
Richard Elfman is widely recognized for notable roles and projects including George of the Jungle (1997), Forbidden Zone (1982), Shrunken Heads (1994).
When and where was Richard Elfman born?
Richard Elfman was born on March 6, 1949 in Los Angeles, California, USA.
How many credits does Richard Elfman have?
Richard Elfman has accumulated over 15 film and television credits across a career spanning from 1982 to 2025.
What is Richard Elfman's background in cinema and television?
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, havin...
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Age in their best-rated roles
- Forbidden Zone (1982) as Masseur — aged about 33
- George of the Jungle (1997) as Bongo Drummer at Dance Studio — aged about 48
- Shrunken Heads (1994) as Preacher on Bus — aged about 45
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