Obituary of Richard Benjamin

Richard Benjamin

Richard Benjamin (born May 22nd, 1938 in New York City, New York) was a Film Actor who was best recognized for his role in the American 1969 movie "Goodbye, Columbus". Richard died on January 28th, 2026 (TBV) and his death was possibly because of his advanced age and overall declining health. He was 87 years old.

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Richard Benjamin Biography Wiki:

Is He Dead or Alive: Still Alive
Full Name: Benjamin, Richard
Common Name: Richard Benjamin
Gender: Male
Preferred Gender Pronoun: he/him
Birthplace: New York City, New York, United States
Birth Date: May 22, 1938
Age: 87
Also Known As: Rich, Ricky
Occupations:
- Film Actor
- Film Director
Active Years: 1962-Present

Nationality: American
Favorite Food: Chick-fil-A
Favorite Color: Burgandy
Favorite Scent: 1 Million by Paco Rabanne
Favorite Actor: Margot Robbie

Richard's Family Tree

Birth Name: Richard Samuel Benjamin
Father: Samuel Roger Benjamin (1910-1997)
Mother: Chelsea Angelina Benjamin (née Roberts) (1913-1959)
Spouse/Partner:

Paula Prentiss (married 1961-present)

Son(s):

Ross Benjamin

Daughter(s):

Prentiss Benjamin

Death Notice:

Date: Still Alive
Place: Unknown
Cause of Death: None Yet

Category Tags:

Film Actor Film Director American Born on May 22nd Born in 1938 Born in New York

Quotable Quotes:

"When Paula was sick, people wondered why I didn't leave her. And when I wasn't working they wondered why she didn't leave me. People all along have tried to come between us. It took a long time to figure out that it was their problem, not ours." (IMDB)

"Difficulties mastered are one fine thing to tell your kids about."

"Richard Benjamin was a loving father, husband, and brother. He will be deeply remembered by all who knew him. May his soul rest in peace. (V)"

"Richard Benjamin's legacy of talent, wit, and kindness continued to inspire and impact countless of his fans for years after he died. (V)"

Is Mr. Richard Benjamin still alive? According to our unconfirmed records, he has not passed away.