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Richard Perry(1942-2024)

  • Music Department
  • Director
  • Actor
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Richard Perry was born on 18 June 1942 in Brooklyn, New York City, New York, USA. He was a director and actor, known for Beverly Hills Cop (1984), Spaceballs (1987) and National Lampoon's Vacation (1983). He was married to Rebecca Broussard. He died on 24 December 2024 in Los Angeles, California, USA.
BornJune 18, 1942
DiedDecember 24, 2024(82)
BornJune 18, 1942
DiedDecember 24, 2024(82)
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  • Awards
    • 2 wins & 2 nominations total

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Known for

Eddie Murphy in Beverly Hills Cop (1984)
Beverly Hills Cop
7.4
  • Soundtrack
  • 1984
Mel Brooks, Bill Pullman, John Candy, Rick Moranis, and Daphne Zuniga in Spaceballs (1987)
Spaceballs
7.1
  • Soundtrack
  • 1987
Chevy Chase, Beverly D'Angelo, and Christie Brinkley in National Lampoon's Vacation (1983)
National Lampoon's Vacation
7.3
  • Soundtrack
  • 1983
Geena Davis and Susan Sarandon in Thelma & Louise (1991)
Thelma & Louise
7.6
  • Soundtrack
  • 1991

Credits

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Music Department

  • Zendaya in Euphoria (2019)
    Euphoria
    8.1
    TV Series
    • record producer: "Rhythm of the Night"
    • 2019
  • Carly Simon in Carly Simon: A Moonlight Serenade on the Queen Mary 2 (2005)
    Carly Simon: A Moonlight Serenade on the Queen Mary 2
    9.0
    Video
    • musical director
    • 2005
  • Rod Stewart: The Motown Song (1991)
    Rod Stewart: The Motown Song
    6.4
    Music Video
    • produced by
    • 1991
  • Carl Weathers, Craig T. Nelson, and Vanity in Action Jackson (1988)
    Action Jackson
    5.6
    • song producer
    • 1988
  • Anita Pointer, June Pointer, and Ruth Pointer in Pointer Sisters: Back in My Arms (1986)
    Pointer Sisters: Back in My Arms
    7.4
    Music Video
    • produced by
    • 1986
  • The Pointer Sisters in The Pointer Sisters: Freedom (1985)
    The Pointer Sisters: Freedom
    5.0
    Music Video
    • produced by
    • 1985
  • Julio Iglesias & Willie Nelson: To All the Girls I've Loved Before (1984)
    Julio Iglesias & Willie Nelson: To All the Girls I've Loved Before
    6.9
    Music Video
    • music producer
    • 1984
  • Anita Pointer, June Pointer, Ruth Pointer, and The Pointer Sisters in The Pointer Sisters: Neutron Dance (1984)
    The Pointer Sisters: Neutron Dance
    6.7
    Music Video
    • produced by
    • 1984
  • The Pointer Sisters in The Pointer Sisters: I'm So Excited (1984)
    The Pointer Sisters: I'm So Excited
    7.1
    Music Video
    • music producer
    • produced by
    • 1984
  • Jon Voight, Faye Dunaway, and Ricky Schroder in The Champ (1979)
    The Champ
    6.8
    • music consultant
    • 1979
  • Voices (1979)
    Voices
    6.7
    • music consultant
    • 1979
  • Anita Pointer, June Pointer, Ruth Pointer, and The Pointer Sisters in The Pointer Sisters: Fire (1978)
    The Pointer Sisters: Fire
    5.7
    Music Video
    • produced by
    • 1978
  • Ringo Starr in Ringo Starr: Sentimental Journey (1970)
    Ringo Starr: Sentimental Journey
    Music Video
    • music arranger
    • 1970

Director

  • Rick James: This Magic Moment/Dance with Me
    Music Video
    • Director
    • 1989
  • The Pointer Sisters: Baby Come and Get It (1985)
    The Pointer Sisters: Baby Come and Get It
    4.9
    Music Video
    • Director
    • 1985
  • Anita Pointer, June Pointer, Ruth Pointer, and The Pointer Sisters in The Pointer Sisters: Dare Me (1985)
    The Pointer Sisters: Dare Me
    7.0
    Music Video
    • Director
    • 1985
  • Anita Pointer, June Pointer, Ruth Pointer, and The Pointer Sisters in The Pointer Sisters: Neutron Dance (1984)
    The Pointer Sisters: Neutron Dance
    6.7
    Music Video
    • Director
    • 1984
  • Anita Pointer, June Pointer, Ruth Pointer, and The Pointer Sisters in The Pointer Sisters: Jump (For My Love) (1984)
    The Pointer Sisters: Jump (For My Love)
    6.9
    Music Video
    • Director
    • 1984
  • Did Somebody Drop His Mouse? (1972)
    Did Somebody Drop His Mouse?
    7.1
    Short
    • Director (uncredited)
    • 1972

Actor

  • American Hot Wax (1978)
    American Hot Wax
    6.9
    • George - Record Producer
    • 1978

Personal details

  • Official sites
    • Discogs
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  • Born
    • June 18, 1942
    • Brooklyn, New York City, New York, USA
  • Died
    • December 24, 2024
    • Los Angeles, California, USA(cardiac arrest)
  • Spouse
    • Rebecca BroussardJuly 18, 1987 - January 12, 1988 (divorced)
  • Children
    • No Children
  • Parents
      Van Perry
  • Relatives
      Roger(Sibling)
  • Publicity listings
    • 1 Interview

Did you know

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    He has Parkinson's disease, which reportedly is why Fonda broke up with him. They remain friends.

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