Richard Elfman

Biography

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, having worked with directors Jérôme Savary in Paris and Peter Brook in London. Elfman has been a published journalist for 30 years, focusing on food, wine and entertainment. He published culture and entertainment magazine and website, Buzzine, between 2010-2015 and produced 275 Buzzine red-carpet, music and celebrity videos. Richard family include his mother, novelist Blossom "Clare Elfman", sister-in-law, actress Bridget Fonda, son, actor-producer Bodhi Elfman, daughter-in-law Jenna Elfman, niece, producer Mali Elfman and nephew, Emmy-winning broadcast journalist, Diego Santiago. Richard resides in the Hollywood hills with his actress/dancer wife, Anastasia Elfman, where they are renown for their underground food/wine/performance salon, "The Barbecue Bacchanals." Richard presently directs film as well as writes and directs live theatre and plays in the band Mambo Diabolico.

Known For

George of the Jungle

as Bongo Drummer at Dance Studio

Forbidden Zone

as Masseur

Modern Vampires

as Cop with Doughnut

Scarecrow

as Sheriff Patterson / Hewitt

Shrunken Heads

as Preacher on Bus

Don't You Forget About Me

as Self

Aliens, Clowns & Geeks

as Clown Bippy

Demons at the Door

as Monkey Demon

Bloody Bridget

as Devil

The Once and Future Smash

as Richard Elfman