Among Dreyfuss’s various accolades, he was ranked number 81 in Empire (UK) magazine's list of the "Top 100 Movie Stars of All Time." Known for his sharp intellect and articulate speech, Dreyfuss is also recognized for his outspoken views and advocacy work in civic education.
He has candidly discussed his personal struggles, notably with substance abuse during the late 1970s and early 1980s, which affected his memory. He has stated that he has no recollection of filming Whose Life Is It Anyway? due to this period in his life. Nonetheless, his resilience allowed him to return to acting and public life with renewed focus.
Dreyfuss has been married three times. His first marriage was to writer and producer Jeramie Rain, from March 20, 1983, until their divorce on September 14, 1992. The couple had three children together. He later married Janelle Lacey in May 1999; they separated in 2005. On March 16, 2006, he married his current wife, Svetlana Erokhin.
He is the uncle of actors Natalie Dreyfuss and Justin Dreyfuss, further reflecting his family's engagement with the entertainment industry.
Known for his professionalism and passion, Richard Dreyfuss has maintained a long and influential career. His commitment to acting and advocacy has earned him industry respect and a devoted fan base. As of recent estimates, his net worth is approximately $55 million.
Fans can follow Richard Dreyfuss on Twitter and Facebook or explore his civic education efforts through his organization, The Dreyfuss Civics Initiative, at thedreyfussinitiative.org. Additional biographical information can be found on websites such as Wikipedia, NNDB.com, and Bijog.com.
Return to the previous page| Birth Date: | 29 Oct, 1947 |
| Age: | 72 yrs |
| Citizenship: | United States of America |
| Birth Place: | Brooklyn |
| residence: | Encinitas |
| Education: | Beverly Hills High School |
| Gender: | Male |
| Description: | American actor |
| Twitter Id: | Richarddreyfuss |
| Spouse: | Jeramie Rain[1983-1995] |
| Net Worth 2021: | 5 million |
