- Born
- Birth nameRichard David Bach
- Richard D. Bach was born on June 23, 1936 in Oak Park, Illinois, USA. He is a writer, known for Illúziók (2009), The Bridge Across Forever and Von Richthofen and Brown (1971). He has been married to Sabryna Apollo Nelson-Alexopoulos since December 9, 2014. He was previously married to Sabryna Apollo Nelson-Alexopoulos, Leslie Parrish and Bette Jeanne Franks.
- SpousesSabryna Apollo Nelson-Alexopoulos(December 9, 2014 - present)Sabryna Apollo Nelson-Alexopoulos(April 1999 - April 1, 2011) (divorced)Leslie Parrish(1981 - March 8, 1999) (divorced)Bette Jeanne Franks(October 12, 1957 - 1971) (divorced, 6 children)
- ChildrenKristel Louise BachRobert Allen BachErica Lynn Bach (Berdan)James Marcus BachJonathan Stuart BachBethany Jeanne Bach
- ParentsRoland Robert BachRuth Helen Shaw
- RelativesRoy Roland Bach(Half Sibling)Ruth Lorraine Bach(Half Sibling)Robert Louis Bach(Sibling)
- Met second wife, actress Leslie Parrish, in 1977. They met during the production of the film adaptation of his book "Jonathan Livingston Seagull." She was initially the film's Associate Producer.
- Served to Captain in the U.S. Air Force 1956-1962.
- A great-great-great-grandson many times over of the classic composer, Johann Sebastian Bach (1685-1750).
- Was a charter pilot, flight instructor, aviation mechanic, and barnstormer in and around Iowa during the years 1965-1970.
- Nominated for the American Book Award for "Illusions" in 1980.
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