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Richard Elfman


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 the founder of the original Mystic Knights of the Oingo-Boingo. Richard's first novel, "The Schlemazl of Sebriem" will be published later this year. See full bio »

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Filmography

Hide HideDirector (9 titles)
2009 30 Days to Vegas (documentary) (as Mahatma Kane Sumatra)
 
2003 Date or Disaster (short)
 
1998 Modern Vampires (TV movie)
 
1996 Bone Chillers (TV series)
Charlotte's Revenge (1996)
Mummy Dearest (1996)
Teacher Creature (1996)
 
1994 Shrunken Heads
 
1994 Streets of Rage (as Aristide Sumatra)
 
1989 Oingo Boingo: Skeletons in the Closet (video short) (video "Private Life")
 
1982 Forbidden Zone
 
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2012 The Geologist (short)
The Geologist
 
2003 Date or Disaster (short)
Cop with Donut
 
2002 Scarecrow (video)
Sheriff Patterson/Hewitt (as Aristide Sumatra)
 
1998 Modern Vampires (TV movie)
Cop with Doughnut
 
1997 George of the Jungle
Bongo Drummer at Dance Studio (as Aristide Sumatra)
 
1994 Shrunken Heads
Preacher on Bus
 
1982 Forbidden Zone
Masseuse, prisoner
 
1973 The Easy Life
Un homme du 'Grand Magic Circus' (as Richard Helfman)
 
Show ShowProducer (5 titles)
2009 30 Days to Vegas (documentary) (producer)
 
2008 28 Days to Vegas (producer)
 
2003 Date or Disaster (short) (producer)
 
1998 Modern Vampires (TV movie) (co-producer)
 
1982 Forbidden Zone (producer)
 
Show ShowWriter (4 titles)
2009 30 Days to Vegas (documentary) (writer)
 
2003 Date or Disaster (short) (writer)
 
1994 Streets of Rage (screenplay)
 
1982 Forbidden Zone (screenplay / story)
 
Show ShowSpecial Effects (1 title)
1996 Bone Chillers (TV series) (special effects - 3 episodes)
Teacher Creature (1996) (special effects)
Art Intimidates Life (1996) (special effects)
Back to School (1996) (special effects)
 
Show ShowSoundtrack (2 titles)
2002 The Cockettes (documentary) (writer: "Pumpkin Pie Man")
 
1982 Forbidden Zone (performer: "Yiddishe Charleston")
 
1996 Bone Chillers (TV series) (second unit director - 2 episodes)
Art Intimidates Life (1996) (second unit director)
Back to School (1996) (second unit director)
 
Show ShowComposer (1 title)
1973 The Easy Life (as Richard Helfman)
 
Show ShowThanks (1 title)
1996 Freeway (special thanks - as Rick Elfman)
 
Show ShowSelf (3 titles)
2012 Monster Man (TV series)
Himself
Forbidden Werewolf (2012) … Himself
 
2009 Don't You Forget About Me (video documentary)
Himself
 
2004 A Look Into 'The Forbidden Zone' (video documentary short)
Himself
 
Show ShowArchive Footage (1 title)
2005 Cinema mil (TV series)
 

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30 Days to Vegas -- When the Bellydance Superstars were invited to Las Vegas, it was 'judgement time' for this groundbreaking troupe, as well as the art of bellydance itself. Modern Vampires -- A young vampire rebels against his mentor Count Dracula in the modern day. 28 Days to Vegas -- Doc follows music mogul trying to take bellydance mainstream, a la 'Riverdance.''  Classic Art vs. Commerce conflicts leading up to showtime.  Great music!  Great dance!  Directed by Richard Elfman
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Personal Details

Other Works:

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Publicity Listings:

2 Interviews  | See more »

Official Sites:

MySpace | Official Site | See more »

Alternate Names:

Rick Elfman | Richard Helfman | Aristide Sumatra | Mahatma Kane Sumatra

Height:

6' (1.83 m)
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Did You Know?

Personal Quote:

To be born a male redhead is to be born into a clown suit. See more »

Trivia:

Father-in-law of actress Jenna Elfman See more »

Star Sign:

Pisces