Biography
Richard grew up in the Crenshaw district of Los Angeles (Boyz n the Hood), was a semi-professional boxer, food and wine critic and successful stage director. He is also a noted Afro-Latin percussionist and with his brother, Danny Elfman, founded the band Oingo-Boingo. Richard's theatrical career began in Europe, having worked with directors Jérôme Savary in Paris and Peter Brook in London. Elfman has been a published journalist for 30 years, focusing on food, wine and entertainment. He publishe...
Known For
Complete Filmography
Bloody Bridget
2023
as Devil
Voodoo deity transforms burlesque dancer into a "Valentine Vampire." Blood only whets her appetite--she must eat her victim's beating hearts. A bloody...
Bloody Bridget
2023
Director, Writer
Voodoo deity transforms burlesque dancer into a "Valentine Vampire." Blood only whets her appetite--she must eat her victim's beating hearts. A bloody...
Carnage Collection: Vicious Violence & Vengeance
2023
Director
Take a ride through a nearly half century of vintage Full Moon weirdness in this latest episode of our "Carnage Collection". See gory, intense and abs...
The Once and Future Smash
2022
as Richard Elfman
In 1970, Mikey and William both portrayed football cannibal Smash-Mouth in the influential cult hit, End Zone 2. Now, 50 years later, only one can wea...
Slice!
2022
as Richard
With 18 golf holes of terror, heads will surely roll.
Aliens, Clowns & Geeks
2021
as Clown Bippy
An out-of-work actor stumbles upon key to the universe, is drawn into intergalactic war between clowns and aliens.
Aliens, Clowns & Geeks
2021
Director, Writer
An out-of-work actor stumbles upon key to the universe, is drawn into intergalactic war between clowns and aliens.
Don't You Forget About Me
2010
as Self
Throughout the ’80s John Hughes defined the teen movie genre and spoke not only to that generation’s teens, but every generation that has followed. Th...
Demons at the Door
2004
as Monkey Demon
In a land plagued by war, the greatest battle humankind has ever known is about to be fought. In what is now the Middle East, a section of desert that...
Scarecrow
2002
as Sheriff Patterson / Hewitt
A high school outcast who lives in a trailer with his mother finally meets a friend. He wants to ask her if they can go the next step, but then sees h...
Modern Vampires
1998
as Cop with Doughnut
A vampire hunter in southern California discovers that his son has been murdered by a gang of the undead and thus goes on a quest for revenge.
Modern Vampires
1998
Director, Producer, Co-Producer
A vampire hunter in southern California discovers that his son has been murdered by a gang of the undead and thus goes on a quest for revenge.
George of the Jungle
1997
as Bongo Drummer at Dance Studio
Deep in the African jungle, a baby named George, the sole survivor of a plane crash, is raised by gorillas. George grows up to be a buff and lovable k...
Shrunken Heads
1994
as Preacher on Bus
Three teens killed by a local crime boss return for revenge after a witch doctor revives them through voodoo magic.
Shrunken Heads
1994
Director
Three teens killed by a local crime boss return for revenge after a witch doctor revives them through voodoo magic.
Streets of Rage
1994
Director, Screenplay
Melody Sails is an investigative reporter on Hollywood's juvenile delenquincy, and runs across Lunar, the crimelord. With the help of a 12-year old st...
Oingo Boingo: Skeletons in the Closet
1989
as Himself, Man Playing Poker
A music video compilation was also released by A&M Records alongside the album. It contained (in order) music videos for "Stay" and "Just Another Day"...
Oingo Boingo: Skeletons in the Closet
1989
Director
A music video compilation was also released by A&M Records alongside the album. It contained (in order) music videos for "Stay" and "Just Another Day"...
Oingo Boingo: Little Girls
1981
Director
The music video depicts Danny Elfman in an empty house dancing with girls and people with dwarfism, followed by on-lookers (portrayed by other members...
Forbidden Zone
1980
as Masseur
A mysterious door in the basement of the Hercules house leads to the Sixth Dimension by way of a gigantic set of intestine. When Frenchy slips through...
Forbidden Zone
1980
Director, Screenplay, Producer
A mysterious door in the basement of the Hercules house leads to the Sixth Dimension by way of a gigantic set of intestine. When Frenchy slips through...
La vie facile
1973
Original Music Composer
In this French-language film, Albin is a mercenary soldier. Sure, he's paid to kill, but he only agrees to jobs where he's killing those who need to b...
Sorority of the Damned
N/A
as Reynold Harmony
A reluctant handy man is pitted against evil when a Sorority house mother opens a gate to hell and gets the whole sorority possessed by demons.
A Look Into 'The Forbidden Zone'
N/A
as Himself
This film chronicles the bizzare story behind the making of the all time cult classic "Forbidden Zone", as well as providing a brief history of the My...