Actor
Richard Dreyfuss
- Born: 29 October 1947, Brooklyn, New York, USA
- Estimated net worth: $10 million
Richard Dreyfuss is a versatile actor known for his work in drama and comedy. He gained fame for iconic roles in films such as 'Jaws', 'Close Encounters of the Third Kind', and 'The Goodbye Girl', for which he won an Academy Award. Dreyfuss is recognized for…
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About Richard Dreyfuss
Richard Dreyfuss is a versatile actor known for his work in drama and comedy. He gained fame for iconic roles in films such as 'Jaws', 'Close Encounters of the Third Kind', and 'The Goodbye Girl', for which he won an Academy Award. Dreyfuss is recognized for his distinctive voice and engaging on-screen presence, making him a respected figure in Hollywood.
- Born
- 29 October 1947, Brooklyn, New York, USA
- Height
- 5 ft 5 in (1.65 m)
- Spouses
- Joyce Cohen (1980-1983), Laura Shweky (1999-present)
- Children
- 3 (Emily, Harry, and Ben)
- Parents
- Gertrude Dreyfuss, Norman Dreyfuss
- Estimated net worth
- $10 million
Fun facts about Richard Dreyfuss
- Richard Dreyfuss was the youngest actor to win the Academy Award for Best Actor at the age of 30 for 'The Goodbye Girl'.
- He has a passion for politics and has been involved in various educational initiatives focused on civic engagement.
Famous Richard Dreyfuss quotes
“You're gonna need a bigger boat.”
“This is the beginning of a beautiful friendship.”
“I think it's important to have a good sense of humor about your work.”
Richard Dreyfuss filmography
Cast (192)
| Year | Title | Character | Rating |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | Waltzing with Brando Movie | Seymour Kraft | 5.6 |
| 2025 | Jaws @ 50: The Definitive Inside Story Movie | Self | 7.5 |
| 2025 | Into the Deep Movie | Seamus | 5.9 |
| 2023 | Elizabeth Montgomery: A Bewitched Life Movie | Self | |
| 2023 | Sweetwater Movie | Maurice Podoloff | 6.9 |
| 2023 | Commitment to Life Movie | Self (archive footage) | |
| 2022 | Nazis at Nuremberg: The Lost Testimony Movie | Narrator (voice) | 6.6 |
| 2022 | Save Christmas Movie | Santa | |
| 2022 | Murder at Yellowstone City Movie | Edgar | 5.5 |
| 2021 | Every Last One of Them Movie | Murphy | 5.2 |
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| Year | Title | Character | Rating |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2021 | Crime Story Movie | Ben Myers | 3.8 |
| 2020 | Audrey Movie | Self - Actor | 7.1 |
| 2020 | Stars in the House TV | Self | |
| 2019 | Astronaut Movie | Angus | 6.1 |
| 2019 | Daughter of the Wolf Movie | Father | 5.5 |
| 2019 | Polar Movie | Porter | 6.4 |
| 2019 | The Last Laugh Movie | Buddy Green | 5.4 |
| 2018 | Asher Movie | Avi | 5.8 |
| 2018 | Bayou Caviar Movie | Yuri | 4.6 |
| 2018 | Firing Line with Margaret Hoover TV | Self | 8.0 |
| 2018 | Third Party President: Citizen Rocky Movie | Self | |
| 2018 | Book Club Movie | George | 6.2 |
| 2018 | The Great Celebrity Bake Off for Stand Up To Cancer TV | Self - Guest | 7.0 |
| 2017 | Spielberg Movie | Self | 7.5 |
| 2017 | Shots Fired TV | Arlen Cox | 5.6 |
| 2016 | Madoff TV | Bernie Madoff | 6.4 |
| 2015 | Zipper Movie | George Hiller | 5.5 |
| 2015 | Your Family or Mine TV | Louis | 6.5 |
| 2014 | Squatters Movie | David Silverman | 6.0 |
| 2014 | The Real History of Science Fiction TV | Self | 6.8 |
| 2014 | Caserta Palace Dream Movie | Luigi Vanvitelli | 6.0 |
| 2013 | Cas & Dylan Movie | Dr. Cas Pepper | 6.3 |
| 2013 | Paranoia Movie | Frank Cassidy | 5.7 |
| 2013 | Milius Movie | Self | 7.1 |
| 2013 | Very Good Girls Movie | Danny | 5.8 |
| 2012 | Casting By Movie | Self | 6.9 |
| 2012 | Coma TV | Professor Hillside | 6.4 |
| 2011 | The Two Million Year Old Boy Movie | Narrator | |
| 2011 | Bubble Guppies TV | Captain Acrab | 7.5 |
| 2010 | RED Movie | Alexander Dunning | 6.7 |
| 2010 | Piranha 3D Movie | Matthew Boyd | 5.4 |
| 2010 | Jaws: The Inside Story Movie | Self | 7.3 |
| 2010 | Waking Sleeping Beauty Movie | David 'Dave' Whiteman (archive footage) | 7.2 |
| 2010 | Parenthood TV | Gilliam T. Blount | 7.5 |
| 2009 | The Lightkeepers Movie | Seth | 5.8 |
| 2009 | Leaves of Grass Movie | Pug Rothbaum | 6.0 |
| 2009 | My Life in Ruins Movie | Irv Gideon | 6.1 |
| 2009 | The Shark Is Still Working Movie | Self | 7.3 |
| 2009 | I Knew It Was You: Rediscovering John Cazale Movie | Self | 6.9 |
| 2009 | American Renegade: Confessions of a Radical Humanist Movie | Self | |
| 2008 | W. Movie | Dick Cheney | 6.1 |
| 2008 | America Betrayed Movie | Narrator | 6.0 |
| 2007 | Tin Man TV | Mystic Man | 6.6 |
| 2007 | Ocean of Fear Movie | Narrator | |
| 2007 | Spielberg on Spielberg Movie | Self (archive footage) | 7.5 |
| 2007 | AFI: 100 Years... 100 Movies... 10th Anniversary Edition Movie | Self | 6.7 |
| 2007 | The Man Who Shot Chinatown: The Life and Work of John A. Alonzo Movie | Self | 6.0 |
| 2006 | Boffo! Tinseltown's Bombs and Blockbusters Movie | Self | 6.5 |
| 2006 | The Dish on Dolls Movie | Assistant Stage Manager (archive footage) | |
| 2006 | Poseidon Movie | Richard Nelson | 5.9 |
| 2005 | The Reichen Show TV | Self | 4.8 |
| 2005 | Weeds TV | Warren Schiff | 7.5 |
| 2005 | The Adventures of Errol Flynn Movie | Self - Actor | 7.7 |
| 2004 | Silver City Movie | Chuck Raven | 6.1 |
| 2004 | A Legacy of Filmmakers: The Early Years of American Zoetrope Movie | Narrator | 7.6 |
| 2004 | Coast to Coast Movie | Barnaby Pierce | 7.0 |
| 2003 | Teddy Roosevelt: An American Lion TV | Voice of Theodore Roosevelt | |
| 2003 | Teddy Roosevelt: An American Lion Movie | Theodore Roosevelt | 6.0 |
| 2003 | Easy Riders, Raging Bulls: How the Sex 'n' Drugs 'n' Rock 'n' Roll Generation Saved Hollywood Movie | Self | 7.1 |
| 2003 | The John Garfield Story Movie | Self | 8.4 |
| 2003 | The Johnstown Flood Movie | narrator | 7.5 |
| 2002 | Manassas: End of Innocence Movie | Narrator | 8.0 |
| 2001 | The Day Reagan Was Shot Movie | Alexander Haig | 6.5 |
| 2001 | R2-D2: Beneath the Dome Movie | Self | 6.7 |
| 2001 | Rudolph the Red-Nosed Reindeer & the Island of Misfit Toys Movie | Scoop the Snowman (voice) | 5.9 |
| 2001 | The Education of Max Bickford TV | Max Bickford | 4.0 |
| 2001 | In Search of Peace Movie | Yitzhak Rabin (voice) | 7.0 |
| 2001 | Who Is Cletis Tout? Movie | Micah Donnelly | 5.9 |
| 2001 | The Making of 'Close Encounters of the Third Kind' Movie | Self | 7.1 |
| 2001 | The Old Man Who Read Love Stories Movie | Antonio Bolivar | 6.4 |
| 2000 | Walking the Tracks: The Summer of Stand by Me Movie | Self | 7.6 |
| 2000 | The Crew Movie | Bobby Bartellemeo / Narrator | 5.5 |
| 2000 | Fail Safe Movie | President | 6.9 |
| 1999 | Where Are They Now? TV | Self | 6.7 |
| 1999 | Lansky Movie | Meyer Lansky | 5.5 |
| 1999 | Family Guy TV | Richard Dreyfuss (voice) | 7.4 |
| 1999 | Family Guy TV | Richard Dreyfuss / Narrator (voice) | 7.4 |
| 1998 | Lost at Sea: The Search for Longitude Movie | Narrator | 8.0 |
| 1998 | The Making of 'American Graffiti' Movie | Self | 7.8 |
| 1998 | Krippendorf's Tribe Movie | Prof. Krippendorf | 4.6 |
| 1998 | The Entertainment Biz TV | Self | |
| 1997 | The Wonderful World of Disney TV | Unknown character | 6.9 |
| 1997 | The View TV | Self | 4.3 |
| 1997 | The Call of the Wild: Dog of the Yukon Movie | Narrator (voice) | 7.2 |
| 1997 | Frank Capra's American Dream Movie | Self | 6.3 |
| 1997 | Oliver Twist Movie | Fagin | 6.2 |
| 1997 | HARDtalk TV | Unknown character | 8.7 |
| 1997 | Night Falls on Manhattan Movie | Sam Vigoda | 6.4 |
| 1997 | Audrey Hepburn: The Fairest Lady Movie | Self | 8.0 |
| 1997 | Henry Fonda: Hollywood's Quiet Hero Movie | Self | 7.0 |
| 1997 | In the Teeth of Jaws Movie | Self | 8.0 |
| 1996 | Mad Dog Time Movie | Vic | 5.2 |
| 1996 | E! True Hollywood Story TV | Self | 8.1 |
| 1996 | The Daily Show TV | Self | 6.4 |
| 1996 | The Rosie O'Donnell Show TV | Self - Guest | 4.1 |
| 1996 | The Universal Story Movie | Self | 8.0 |
| 1996 | James and the Giant Peach Movie | Centipede (voice) | 6.6 |
| 1996 | TFI Friday TV | Unknown character | 7.1 |
| 1995 | Mr. Holland's Opus Movie | Glenn Holland | 7.0 |
| 1995 | The Making of 'Jaws' Movie | Self | 6.8 |
| 1995 | The American President Movie | Senator Rumson | 6.5 |
| 1995 | The Frank Skinner Show TV | Self | 7.5 |
| 1995 | The Last Word Movie | Larry | 3.2 |
| 1994 | Silent Fall Movie | Dr. Jake Rainer | 5.3 |
| 1994 | It's Alive: The True Story of Frankenstein Movie | Self | 7.7 |
| 1994 | Inside the Actors Studio TV | Self | |
| 1993 | Another Stakeout Movie | Det. Chris Lecce | 5.4 |
| 1993 | Lost in Yonkers Movie | Louie Kurnitz | 6.3 |
| 1992 | Lincoln Movie | William Tecumsah Sherman (voice) | 7.3 |
| 1992 | The Tonight Show with Jay Leno TV | Unknown character | 5.3 |
| 1992 | Shelley Duvall's Bedtime Stories TV | Narrator (voice) | 9.5 |
| 1991 | Prisoner of Honor Movie | Col. Picquart | 6.1 |
| 1991 | What About Bob? Movie | Dr. Leo Marvin | 6.9 |
| 1991 | Rosencrantz & Guildenstern Are Dead Movie | The Player | 6.9 |
| 1991 | Once Around Movie | Sam Sharpe | 6.1 |
| 1990 | Postcards from the Edge Movie | Dr. Frankenthal | 6.6 |
| 1990 | American Chronicles TV | narrator | 8.0 |
| 1989 | Always Movie | Pete Sandich | 6.2 |
| 1989 | Let It Ride Movie | Jay Trotter | 6.3 |
| 1988 | Moon Over Parador Movie | Jack Noah | 5.9 |
| 1987 | Nuts Movie | Aaron Levinsky | 6.4 |
| 1987 | Funny, You Don't Look 200: A Constitutional Vaudeville Movie | Self | 8.0 |
| 1987 | Stakeout Movie | Det. Chris Lecce | 6.5 |
| 1987 | James Stewart: A Wonderful Life Movie | Self | 6.5 |
| 1987 | Tin Men Movie | Bill 'BB' Babowsky | 6.3 |
| 1987 | Citizen Steve Movie | Jedediah | 6.0 |
| 1986 | Stand by Me Movie | The Writer | 7.8 |
| 1986 | Down and Out in Beverly Hills Movie | Dave Whiteman | 5.9 |
| 1986 | An All-Star Celebration Honoring Martin Luther King Jr. Movie | Unknown character | |
| 1985 | Night of 100 Stars II Movie | Self | 6.8 |
| 1984 | The Buddy System Movie | Joe | 4.9 |
| 1981 | Whose Life Is It Anyway? Movie | Ken Harrison | 7.0 |
| 1980 | The Competition Movie | Paul Dietrich | 6.1 |
| 1978 | The Big Fix Movie | Moses Wine | 5.9 |
| 1977 | Close Encounters of the Third Kind Movie | Roy Neary | 7.4 |
| 1977 | The Goodbye Girl Movie | Elliot Garfield | 7.0 |
| 1977 | The Sentinel Movie | Man on Sidewalk Talking to Girl in Red Sweater (uncredited) | 6.1 |
| 1977 | The Making of 'The Goodbye Girl' Movie | Self | 10.0 |
| 1977 | The Amazing Miss Cummings: An Actress at Work and Play Movie | Unknown character | |
| 1976 | Victory at Entebbe Movie | Colonel Yonatan 'Yonni' Netanyahu | 5.2 |
| 1975 | Saturday Night Live TV | Self - Host | 6.9 |
| 1975 | Jaws Movie | Hooper | 7.7 |
| 1975 | Inserts Movie | Boy Wonder | 5.7 |
| 1974 | New England Our Way Movie | Self | |
| 1974 | The Second Coming of Suzanne Movie | Clavius | 3.0 |
| 1974 | The Apprenticeship of Duddy Kravitz Movie | Duddy | 6.1 |
| 1973 | Me Movie | Greg | 10.0 |
| 1973 | American Graffiti Movie | Curt Henderson | 7.1 |
| 1973 | Dillinger Movie | Baby Face Nelson | 6.6 |
| 1973 | Catch-22 Movie | Yossarian | 6.7 |
| 1973 | A Touch of Grace TV | Unknown character | 6.0 |
| 1972 | The Shadow of a Gunman Movie | Tommy Owen | 8.0 |
| 1972 | Two for the Money Movie | Morris Gap | 7.5 |
| 1971 | The New Dick Van Dyke Show TV | Tony Injijikian | 5.6 |
| 1971 | Great Performances TV | Self | 6.1 |
| 1970 | Treffpunkte TV | Self | |
| 1969 | The New People TV | Unknown character | 6.2 |
| 1969 | Room 222 TV | Unknown character | 6.1 |
| 1969 | Hello Down There Movie | Harold Webster | 5.9 |
| 1968 | The Mod Squad TV | Unknown character | 6.1 |
| 1968 | The Young Runaways Movie | Terry | 7.0 |
| 1967 | Valley of the Dolls Movie | Assistant Stage Manager (uncredited) | 6.1 |
| 1967 | The Graduate Movie | Boarding House Resident (uncredited) | 7.6 |
| 1967 | Judd, for the Defense TV | Unknown character | 7.7 |
| 1967 | The Second Hundred Years TV | Ben Jr. | 6.5 |
| 1966 | Occasional Wife TV | Unknown character | 8.0 |
| 1966 | Felony Squad TV | Unknown character | 6.5 |
| 1966 | Hey Landlord! TV | Unknown character | 7.5 |
| 1966 | That Girl TV | Unknown character | 6.2 |
| 1965 | The Big Valley TV | Lud | 6.2 |
| 1965 | Gidget TV | Unknown character | 6.8 |
| 1964 | Karen TV | David Rowe III | 5.3 |
| 1964 | Bewitched TV | Unknown character | 7.9 |
| 1962 | The Tonight Show Starring Johnny Carson TV | Self | 7.6 |
| 1961 | The Mike Douglas Show TV | Self | 5.8 |
| 1961 | Ben Casey TV | Unknown character | 5.9 |
| 1955 | Gunsmoke TV | Gearshon Gorofsky | 6.7 |
| 1953 | The Oscars TV | Self | 7.1 |
| TBA | Happiness Isn't Everything TV | Jerry Hamburger | |
| TBA | Killing Winston Jones Movie | Winston Jones | |
| TBA | Ocean of Fear TV | Narrator (voice) | 6.0 |
| TBA | I Refuse to Kill: He Went to War with War Movie | Self |
Crew (11)
| Year | Title | Role | Rating |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2022 | Murder at Yellowstone City Movie | Executive Producer · Production | 5.5 |
| 2021 | Every Last One of Them Movie | Executive Producer · Production | 5.2 |
| 2021 | Crime Story Movie | Executive Producer · Production | 3.8 |
| 2019 | Astronaut Movie | Executive Producer · Production | 6.1 |
| 1997 | Oliver Twist Movie | Co-Producer · Production | 6.2 |
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| Year | Title | Role | Rating |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1995 | Present Tense, Past Perfect Movie | Director · Directing | 9.0 |
| 1994 | Quiz Show Movie | Executive Producer · Production | 7.2 |
| 1991 | Once Around Movie | Co-Producer · Production | 6.1 |
| 1987 | Funny, You Don't Look 200: A Constitutional Vaudeville Movie | Writer · Writing | 8.0 |
| 1987 | Funny, You Don't Look 200: A Constitutional Vaudeville Movie | Producer · Production | 8.0 |
| 1978 | The Big Fix Movie | Producer · Production | 5.9 |
Latest releases
- Waltzing with Brando2025 / TMDB 5.6
- Jaws @ 50: The Definitive Inside Story2025 / TMDB 7.5
- Into the Deep2025 / TMDB 5.9
- Elizabeth Montgomery: A Bewitched Life2023
- Sweetwater2023 / TMDB 6.9
- Commitment to Life2023
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Questions about Richard Dreyfuss
What are Richard Dreyfuss's most famous films?
Richard Dreyfuss is best known for his roles in 'Jaws', 'Close Encounters of the Third Kind', and 'The Goodbye Girl'. These films showcase his range as an actor and contributed significantly to his fame.
Has Richard Dreyfuss won any awards?
Yes, Richard Dreyfuss won the Academy Award for Best Actor for his performance in 'The Goodbye Girl' in 1978. He has also received multiple nominations and other accolades throughout his career.
What was Richard Dreyfuss's first film?
Richard Dreyfuss's first film was 'The Graduate' in 1967, where he had a small role. This marked the beginning of his successful career in film.
How many children does Richard Dreyfuss have?
Richard Dreyfuss has three children. Their names are Emily, Harry, and Ben, and he shares them with his current wife, Laura Shweky.
What is Richard Dreyfuss's estimated net worth?
Richard Dreyfuss's estimated net worth is around $10 million. This reflects his successful acting career spanning several decades.
What is a notable milestone in Richard Dreyfuss's filmography?
A notable milestone in Richard Dreyfuss's filmography is his role in 'Jaws', which is considered a classic horror film and a major box office success, solidifying his status as a leading actor.
What genre of films is Richard Dreyfuss known for?
Richard Dreyfuss is known for his work in both comedy and drama. He has successfully transitioned between genres, showcasing his versatility as an actor.
Is Richard Dreyfuss involved in any philanthropic work?
Yes, Richard Dreyfuss is involved in various philanthropic efforts, particularly focused on education and civic engagement, promoting the importance of democracy and participation.