Richard Benjamin
Director · Actor · Since 1970
Richard Benjamin acted through the 1960s and 1970s before moving primarily to directing. As a performer he appeared in 'Goodbye, Columbus', 'Catch-22' and 'Westworld', playing the tourist pursued by Yul Brynner's gunslinger. From 1982 he directed steadily, with credits including 'My Favorite Year', 'The Money Pit' and 'Mermaids'. He was married to the actress Paula Prentiss, with whom he appeared in the series 'He & She'.
Richard Benjamin
Director · Actor · Since 1970
25 Movies · 8 Series
Richard Benjamin acted through the 1960s and 1970s before moving primarily to directing. As a performer he appeared in 'Goodbye, Columbus', 'Catch-22' and 'Westworld', playing the tourist pursued by Yul Brynner's gunslinger. From 1982 he directed steadily, with credits including 'My Favorite Year', 'The Money Pit' and 'Mermaids'. He was married to the actress Paula Prentiss, with whom he appeared in the series 'He & She'.
Movies
Plays Ken
Deconstructing Harry
1997
Plays Maj. Danby
Catch-22
1970
Plays Peter Martin
Westworld
1973
Plays Dr. Green
You People
2023
Plays Dr. Fancher
Henry Poole Is Here
2008
Plays Tom Parkman
The Last of Sheila
1973
Plays Dr. Jeffery Rosenberg / Van Helsing
Love at First Bite
1979
Plays Jonathan Balser
Diary of a Mad Housewife
1970
Plays Meyer Shine
Fame
1978
Plays Dr. Norman Solomon
House Calls
1978
Plays Stuart Selsome
Scavenger Hunt
1979
Plays Marv Cooper
The Last Married Couple in America
1980
Plays Neil Klugman
Goodbye, Columbus
1969
Plays Ben Clark
The Sunshine Boys
1975
Director
Plays Ben Feld
Marci X
2003
Plays Ken
Keeping Up with the Steins
2006
Plays Albert
How to Beat the High Cost of Living
1980
Plays William Alren
The Marriage of a Young Stockbroker
1971
Plays John
Saturday the 14th
1981
Plays Joshua Lightman
Witches' Brew
1980
Plays Alexander Portnoy
Portnoy's Complaint
1972
Plays Press Secretary Bunthorne
First Family
1980
Plays Simon Pearce
Ex-Husbands
2024
Plays Harold Weiss
The Steagle
1971
TV Shows
Plays Dick Hollister
He & She
1967
Plays Adam Quark
Quark
1977
Plays Dr. Adam Barstow
Dr. Kildare
1961
Plays Bill
Titus
2000
Plays Mr. Frank DiChristophoro
Mad About You
1992
Plays Meyer Shine
Hallmark Hall of Fame
1951
Plays Dan Richards
Childrens Hospital
2008
Plays Jerry Holmes
Pushing Daisies
2007
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Ex-Husbands
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Ex-Husbands
Simon Pearce
2024
You People
Dr. Green
2023
Childrens Hospital
Dan Richards
2015Season 6
Pushing Daisies
Jerry Holmes
2008Season 2
Henry Poole Is Here
Dr. Fancher
2008
Keeping Up with the Steins
Ken
2006
Marci X
Ben Feld
2003
The Shrink Is In
Samantha's Editor (uncredited)
2001
Titus
Bill
2000Season 2
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Frequently Asked Questions
How old is Richard Benjamin and where are they from?
Richard Benjamin is 88 years old, born on May 22, 1938 in New York City, New York, USA.
What are the most famous roles of Richard Benjamin?
Richard Benjamin is best known for roles in Westworld, Deconstructing Harry, You People.
How many movies has Richard Benjamin been in?
Over a 57-year career (since 1969), Richard Benjamin has appeared in 24 movies and 8 TV shows.
What was Richard Benjamin's first movie?
The career of Richard Benjamin began with Goodbye, Columbus (1969).
What is Richard Benjamin's most recent movie or series?
Richard Benjamin's most recent release is SEGAL, which premiered on October 12, 2025.
What TV shows has Richard Benjamin appeared in?
On television, Richard Benjamin has appeared in Saturday Night Live, Pushing Daisies, Mad About You, Childrens Hospital.
Richard Benjamin
1938-05-22 · New York City, New York, USA
Richard Benjamin (born May 22, 1938) is an American actor and film director. He has starred in a number of productions, including Goodbye, Columbus (1969), based on the novella (1959) by Philip Roth, and Westworld (1973).