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American actor
Richard Stephen Dreyfuss is an American actor. He is known for starring in popular films during the 1970s, 1980s, and 1990s, including American Graffiti, Jaws, Close Encounters of the Third Kind, The Goodbye Girl, The Competition, Stand by Me, Down and Out in Beverly Hills, Stakeout, Always, What About Bob?, and Mr. Holland's Opus .Wikipedia
| Born | October 29, 1947 |
| Hometown | Brooklyn, New York, United States of America |
| Net worth | $5 million |
| Height | 5'5" (1.65m) |
| Spouse | Svetlana Erokhin (m 2006 - present) , Janelle Lacey (m 1999 - 2005) , Jeramie Rain (m 1983 - 1995) |
| Children | Ben Dreyfuss , Emily Dreyfuss , Harry Dreyfuss |
| Parents | Norman Dreyfuss , Geraldine Dreyfuss |
Top Stories
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AWARDS
| Year | Associations | Category | Work | Result |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2002 | Screen Actors Guild Awards | Outstanding Performance by a Male Actor in a Drama Series | The Education of Max Bickford | Nominated |
| 2002 | Screen Actors Guild Awards | Outstanding Performance by a Male Actor in a Television Movie or Miniseries | The Day Reagan Was Shot | Nominated |
| 1996 | Golden Globe | Best Performance By an Actor in a Motion Picture - Drama | Mr. Holland's Opus | Nominated |
| 1996 | Academy Award | Actor in a Leading Role | Mr. Holland's Opus | Nominated |
| 1988 | Golden Globe | Best Performance By an Actor in a Supporting Role in a Motion Picture | Nuts (1987 film) | Nominated |