Richard Benjamin was born on May 22,1938 in New York, New York.
Richard has done extensive work in theatre as actor and director.
In 1967 Benjamin was a co-star in the cult TV series "HE &
SHE", in which he co-starred with Paula Prentiss (his wife).
Richard Benjamin won a 1975 Golden Globe when he repeated his
stage role in the film version of Neil Simon's THE SUNSHINE
BOYS.
Richard Benjamin turned to direction since the 1980s with the
highly acclaimed comedy MY FAVORITE YEAR (1982).
In the mid-1950s, another actor, Richard Lightner, also worked
under the name of Richard Benjamin and his credits are often
erroneously included with those of the better known Richard
Benjamin, who first acted professionally in the mid-1960s.
Richard Benjamin's other notable credits include...
LUCKY 13 (2005)
DECONSTRUCTING HARRY (1997)
WITCHES BREW (1980)
LOVE AT FIRST BITE (1979)
THE SUNSHINE BOYS (1975)
DIARY OF A MAD HOUSEWIFE (1970)
