Biography
George Richard Beymer Jr. (born 20 February 1938) is a prominent American actor, director, and author best known for his roles in the cult television series Twin Peaks and the blockbuster film ‘West Side Story.’ He began his career on television as a child actor. Not relenting, he continued to act for more years before his talent was discovered.
Richard Beymer‘s first notable limelight appearance was in the hit film ‘The Diary of Anne Frank,’ where he appeared in several other blockbusters. His most prominent role is Tony‘s in the musical film ‘West Side Story,’ which catapulted him into the ranks of successful Hollywood actors.
His next significant role was as a leading character in David Lynch‘s Twin Peaks series. The show became a cult hit and a career boost for Richard Beymer, who began receiving more lucrative projects as a result.
His most well-known television roles include ‘Star Trek: Deep Space Nine‘ and ‘The X-Files.’ Despite his successful acting career, Richard Beymer has dabbled in other aspects of filmmaking, including cinematography, direction, and editing. He aspires to direct a full-length feature film shortly.
| Richard Beymer: History, Bio, Photo | |
| Full Name: | George Richard Beymer Jr. |
| Stage Name: | Richard Beymer |
| Born: | 20 February 1938 (age 83 years old) |
| Place of Birth: | Avoca, Iowa, United States |
| Nationality: | American |
| Height: | 1.88 m |
| Parents: | Eunice Beymer, George Richard Beymer |
| Siblings: | N/A |
| Wife • Spouse: | Not Married |
| Girlfriend • Partner: | N/A |
| Children: | N/A |
| Occupation: | Actor • Filmmaker |
| Net Worth: | US$17 million |
Early Life
On February 20th, 1938, Richard Beymer was born in Avoca, Iowa. Nonetheless, according to some sources, he was born in 1939.
He is George Beymer and Eunice Beymer‘s son. Richard and his parents moved to Hollywood, California, in the late 1940s.
Richard Beymer graduated from North Hollywood High School. Not much is known about his academic lifestyle.
Career
Richard Beymer made his television debut in 1949 in the Los Angeles TV series Sandy Dreams (1949–53). He practised after school during the week and recorded it on Saturdays for three years.
He was 13 when the show ended. In Vittorio De Sica‘s Stazione Termini, he made his feature film debut (1953). Vittorio De Sica cast him in part because of his dark complexion, which reminded her of Jennifer Jones‘ nephew.
Richard Beymer rose to prominence when George Stevens cast him as Peter Van Daan in The Diary of Anne Frank (1959). He was signed to a contract with 20th Century Fox and began to be regarded as a promising future star.
Richard Beymer played Tony in West Side Story, which became a smash hit in June 1960. He was nominated for a Golden Globe Award for New Star of the Year – Actor in 1962, with Bobby Darin and Warren Beatty.
Richard Beymer started going to the Actors Studio daily. Later, Richard Beymer was cast in The Stripper (1963) with Joanne Woodward by producer Jerry Wald and director Franklin Schaffner, which was critically acclaimed but not a big hit. Richard Beymer returned to New York. “I got sick of the whole thing, and I left,” he said after leaving for New York.
Personal Life
Richard Beymer chose to concentrate on his career rather than engage in any serious relationship. He is currently unmarried and does not have a wife or children.
He has flaunted no girlfriend or wife.
Net Worth
With so much earned in the movie industry, Richard Beymer has accumulated an estimated net worth of US$17 million.