Who’s Sharon Tate’s ex-partner, actor Richard Beymer from “Twin Peaks”? Wiki-Bio

• Richard Beymer is an 80-year-old multi-talented actor, painter, sculptor, novelist, cinematographer, director, editor, writer, soundtrack creator, producer and filmmaker
• He is best known for portraying Benjamin Horne in the TV series “Twin Peaks”
• He was an active participant in the “Freedom Summer” civil rights movement in 1964
• He is a published writer, having released his semi-autobiographical novel “Impostor: Or Whatever Happened to Richard Beymer?” in 2007
• Richard Beymer’s estimated net worth is close to $18 million



Known for movies

West Side Story (1961)
as Tony

The Longest Day (1962)
as Pvt. Dutch Schultz

Twin Peaks (1990-1991)
as Benjamin Horne

The Diary of Anne Frank (1959)
as Peter Van Daan



Who is Richard Beymer from “Twin Peaks”?

Born George Richard Beymer, Jr. under the sign of Pisces on the 20^th of February 1938, in Avoca, Iowa USA, Richard Beymer is a multi-talented 80-year-old Caucasian actor, painter, sculptor, novelist, cinematographer, director, editor, writer, soundtrack creator, producer and filmmaker. He is perhaps best known for portraying the real-estate mogul Benjamin Horne in David Lynch’s legendary TV series “Twin Peaks,” and has had a number of other roles in a variety of films and TV shows throughout his acting career in the often lucrative entertainment business since 1949, and now numbering more than 70.

Early Life and Education

Richard was born to a printer father named George Richard Beymer, and a mother named Eunice (nee Goss). His family moved to Hollywood, Los Angeles, California only two-and-a-half years after his birth, so that is where he grew up. There is a lack of information regarding interests and hobbies Richard had in his early youth, but there is the fact that he was included in the acting empire of Hollywood while he was still attending North Hollywood High School, and since he was already a full-fledged actor by the time he matriculated, he never actually attended college.

Career

Beymer’s acting career started when he was only 11 years old, making an appearance in the children’s show entitled “Sandy Dreams,” although uncredited, and thus his formal movie debut was in Vittorio De Sica’s “Stazione Termini” in 1953, followed by two more minor roles that year, including on TV. For the following three years he would remain largely inactive, until in 1957 he had a total of five roles, the most significant of which was as Rab Silsbee in “Johnny Tremain”, then eight more roles between 1958 and 1960, only one of which was in a film. In 1961 came his most important role, in the film version of “West Side Story” as Tony. In between the said year and 1990, he would continue with innumerable guest appearances in a succession of TV series’, while in 1975 and 1984 he had multi-episode roles in the TV shows “Insight” and ‘Paper Dolls” respectively. In 1990 he landed the part of Benjamin Horne in “Twin Peaks”, where he remained for all 30 episodes of the show, concurrently appearing in six episodes of “Murder, She Wrote” through 1996. His streak lessened in activity from that point, and stopped in 2008, until finally in 2017 when he returned to “Twin Peaks”, this time the modern version.

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Love Life

As for Richard’s romantic involvements, there have been a few that have surfaced in the media, thanks to the fact that he was never reserved when asked about the love segment of his life in interviews. It’s known that he dated actress Tuesday Weld from 1960 to 1961, then another actress, Dolores Hart in 1962. Their relationship ended when, while he was filming “Barabbas” in Italy, he was smitten by a US girl attending high school in Vicenza, who was an extra on set. They later moved to California, and he inspired her to pursue an acting career, and they eventually became engaged – the girl’s name was Sharon Tate, however, their engagement was broken after a year. Nothing is known about his love life after this point, while Sharon married director Roman Polanski, but was murdered by the Manson family in 1969.

The Biggest Self-Critic

Although most would claim that his part in “West Side Story” is the role of his life, Richard thinks otherwise. He actually hates his performance there, and that came as a surprise to everyone during the premiere. He and his crew were in London, seeing their film on the big screen for the first time, after which they were supposed to be introduced to Queen Elizabeth II herself, however, Richard didn’t care much for that, and apparently left mid-premiere because he couldn’t stand to watch his own performance.

Civil Rights Advocate

Beymer paused his acting career at some point in 1964, going to Mississippi as a volunteer in the civil rights movement in the summer that was later titled “Freedom Summer” – the goal of the event was to provide African-Americans with voting rights in the said state. Richard at that point brought a Bolex camera along and shot a significant amount of footage, which he would later edit into the documentary film entitled “A Regular Bouquet: Mississippi Summer,” later borrowed for many other documentaries on the same subject, such as “Freedom Summer” and “Eyes on the Prize.”

Meditation Aficionado

Richard has quite a few documentaries behind his name today, one of the most unique from 2014 entitled “It’s a Beautiful World”, in which he goes on a journey to India with his long-time colleague and “Twin Peaks” mastermind David Lynch, as the two explore the origins of transcendental meditation.

Published Writer

In 2007, Richard self-published his first literary work, a semi-autobiographical tale about an actor’s difficulties in life, finding oneself in the world, entitled “Impostor: Or Whatever Happened to Richard Beymer?.” Although he only speaks of an acting career here, he has had numerous successes in various other artistic professions.

What is Richard Beymer’s Net Worth?

Have you ever wondered how rich Richard Beymer is, as of mid-2018? According to various authoritative sources, it has been estimated that the current total of Richard’s accumulated wealth is close to $18 million; his current income remains undisclosed. This figure has been largely aided by his numerous successes in the acting industry, while the greatest contribution is likely from his long-term screen presence in “Twin Peaks.” As his career continues, the said amount may be expected to increase.

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Body Measurements

Concerning the physical attributes of the actor, it is reputed by various sources that his height stands at a tall 6ft 2ins (1.88m), but all other measurements are unknown. His hair is dark brown and his eyes are blue, while his body shape is generally described as regular.

Social Media Presence

Due to the major influence of social networks, it is nowadays a regular thing for active actors to nourish a close and active relationship with their fans, for the sake of increasing the popularity of the titles they’re working on, and thus their own net worth. However, it looks like Richard doesn’t at all care for this celebrity trend, as his presence on the main social media networks is practically non-existent. Any Facebook, Twitter and Instagram accounts are nowhere to be found, but there are a few fan pages on the said networks dedicated to him, but none are maintained and/or interacted with by Richard himself.

General Info

Full Name	Richard Beymer
Height	1.88 m
Profession	Actor, Cinematographer, Novelist, Sculptor, Visual Artist
Education	North Hollywood High School
Nationality	American

Family

Parents

George Richard Beymer, Eunice Beymer

Accomplishments

Awards	Golden Globe Award for Best New Star of the Year – Actor
Nominations	Golden Globe Award for Best Actor – Motion Picture Musical or Comedy
Movies	West Side Story, The Longest Day, The Diary of Anne Frank, Hemingway’s Adventures of a Young Man, Johnny Tremain, Terminal Station, My Girl 2, Bachelor Flat, Silent Night, Deadly Night 3: Better Watch Out!, The Stripper, High Time, Foxfire, Danger Island, A Face to Die For, Five Finger Exercise, So …
TV Shows	Twin Peaks, Paper Dolls

Social profile links

Quotes

#	Quote
1	[on his attitude towards Natalie Wood on the set of West Side Story (1961) and at a later date]: “I think there was a residue of animosity toward Natalie because of that test for Rebel [Without a Cause], and it contributed to our situation. But a few years later we caught sight of each other at a nightclub on Sunset Strip. Natalie waved, came over to my table, and we talked for a few moments. She was incredibly sweet, left me thinking what a lovely person she was, and I felt genuinely attracted to her.”
2	[on seeing West Side Story (1961) for the first time]: “I was sort of caught up in my own web of illusion.”

Facts

#	Fact
1	In 1964, Beymer traveled to Mississippi to volunteer in the civil rights movement (that summer was later dubbed “Freedom Summer”). Beymer took a Bolex camera with him; he later edited his footage into a documentary titled “A Regular Bouquet: Mississippi Summer.” Beymer’s footage has also been edited into many other documentaries on the civil rights era, including Eyes on the Prize and Freedom Summer.
2	Currently resides in Iowa [October 2008]
3	In West Side Story (1961) his singing was dubbed by Jimmy Bryant.
4	He hated his performance in West Side Story (1961) and left the London premiere half way through the film’s screening, before he could be presented to Queen Elizabeth II.
5	While in Italy filming Barabbas (1961) in 1961, Richard Beymer became captivated by a beautiful high school girl who had been doing extra work in the movie. The following year when he was back in California and the girl too had moved back to the United States, the two renewed communication and he encouraged her to pursue a career in film, which she did. They saw quite a lot of each other for over a year, and remained on friendly terms thereafter. The girl’s name was Sharon Tate.
6	He has played the love interest of both Natalie Wood and her sister Lana Wood in 2 separate films: Tony opposite Natalie’s Maria in West Side Story (1961), and Dean opposite Lana’s Karen in Scream Free! (1969) (aka Free Grass).
7	February 1977 – One time roommate of Andy Kaufman, he originated on stage at the Improv at 2:30 am the “has-been corner” bit Kaufman used in his TV specials.
8	Is probably best remembered for playing Tony in West Side Story (1961).

Pictures

Movies

Actor

Title	Year	Status	Character
Five Finger Exercise	1962		Philip Harrington
Bachelor Flat	1961		Mike Pulaski
West Side Story	1961		Tony
High Time	1960		Bob Bannerman
Playhouse 90	1959	TV Series	LeRoy Cadman
The Diary of Anne Frank	1959		Peter Van Daan
Schlitz Playhouse	1959	TV Series
Jane Wyman Presents The Fireside Theatre	1958	TV Series	Mark
Sky King	1958	TV Series	Joe Belden
Whirlybirds	1958	TV Series	John Thompson
Navy Log	1958	TV Series	Ennis Thompson
Make Room for Daddy	1956-1957	TV Series	Freddie Baxter / The Boyfriend
Zane Grey Theater	1957	TV Series	Shep Jolland
26 Men	1957	TV Series	Tod Devers
Johnny Tremain	1957		Rab Silsbee (as Dick Beymer)
The Gray Ghost	1957	TV Series	Luke Burnette
Cavalcade of America	1954	TV Series
So Big	1953		Roelf, Age 12-16
Indiscretion of an American Wife	1953		Paul Stevens (as Dick Beymer)
Fourteen Hours	1951	uncredited
Sandy Dreams	1949	TV Series
Twin Peaks	2017	TV Series	Benjamin Horne
Sadie’s Waltz	2008	Short	Garvus
Family Law	2001	TV Series	Richard Collins
Home the Horror Story	2000		Bob Parkinson
Profiler	1999	TV Series	Martin Fizer
Playing Patti	1998
Vengeance Unlimited	1998	TV Series	Douglas Bradford
Elvis Meets Nixon	1997	TV Movie	Bob Haldeman
The X-Files	1996	TV Series	Dr. Jack Franklin
Foxfire	1996		Mr. Parks
Flipper	1996	TV Series	Andrew Cantrell
The Little Death	1996		Prosecutor
A Face to Die For	1996	TV Movie	Dr. Matthew Sheridan
Murder, She Wrote	1987-1996	TV Series	Dirk Mathison / Lou Keramides / Richard Lefko / …
The Disappearance of Kevin Johnson	1996		Chad Leary
State of Emergency	1994	TV Movie	Dr. Ronald Frames
My Girl 2	1994		Peter Webb
Under Investigation	1993	Video	Dr. Jerry Parsons
Star Trek: Deep Space Nine	1993	TV Series	Li Nalas
The Presence	1992	TV Movie	Ben
Blackbelt	1992		Eddie Deangelo
Twin Peaks	1990-1991	TV Series	Benjamin Horne
Silent Night, Deadly Night 3: Better Watch Out!	1989	Video	Dr. Newbury
Buck James	1987-1988	TV Series	Max
The Bronx Zoo	1988	TV Series	Mr. Locke
Dallas	1987	TV Series	Jeff Larkin
Moonlighting	1986	TV Series	Ray Adamson
Generation	1985	TV Movie	Allan Breed
Paper Dolls	1984	TV Series	David Fenton
Cross Country	1983		Evan Bley
Insight	1975-1980	TV Series	God / Josh / Train Conductor
The Innerview	1973
Scream Free!	1969		Dean
Death Valley Days	1958-1968	TV Series	Zeb Fallon / John Owens
The Man from U.N.C.L.E.	1967	TV Series	Harry Williams
Dr. Kildare	1966	TV Series	Rev. Jack Elder
Bob Hope Presents the Chrysler Theatre	1966	TV Series	Ralph Belmonte
The Virginian	1965	TV Series	Frank Colter / Mark Shannon
Kraft Suspense Theatre	1965	TV Series	Werner Schiff
The Stripper	1963		Kenny Baird
The Longest Day	1962		Pvt. Dutch Schultz
Hemingway’s Adventures of a Young Man	1962		Nick Adams

Cinematographer

Title	Year	Status	Character
It’s a Beautiful World	2014	Documentary
The Juggler of Notre Dame	1982	TV Movie
Insight	1981	TV Series 1 episode
The Girl on the Edge of Town	1981	TV Movie
The Innerview	1973
A Regular Bouquet: Mississippi Summer	1964	Documentary short

Director

Title	Year	Status	Character
It’s a Beautiful World	2014	Documentary
The Innerview	1973
A Regular Bouquet: Mississippi Summer	1964	Documentary short
Insight	1960/I	TV Series

Writer

Title	Year	Status	Character
The Innerview	1973
A Regular Bouquet: Mississippi Summer	1964	Documentary short

Editor

Title	Year	Status	Character
It’s a Beautiful World	2014	Documentary
The Innerview	1973

Producer

Title	Year	Status	Character
The Innerview	1973	producer

Soundtrack

Title	Year	Status	Character
West Side Story	1961	performer: “Something’s Coming” 1957, “Maria” 1957 1957, “Tonight” 1957, “One Hand, One Heart” 1957 – uncredited

Thanks

Title	Year	Status	Character
Secrets from Another Place: Creating Twin Peaks	2007	Video documentary acknowledgment: behind-the-scenes footage and photography provided by

Self

Title	Year	Status	Character
West Side Memories	2003	Video documentary	Himself
Here’s Hollywood	1961-1962	TV Series	Himself

Awards

Won Awards

Year	Award	Ceremony	Nomination	Movie
1974	Josef von Sternberg Award	Mannheim-Heidelberg International Filmfestival		The Innerview (1973)

Nominated Awards

Year	Award	Ceremony	Nomination	Movie
1991	Soap Opera Digest Award	Soap Opera Digest Awards	Outstanding Villain: Prime Time	Twin Peaks (1990)
1962	Golden Globe	Golden Globes, USA	Best Actor – Comedy or Musical	West Side Story (1961)
1962	Golden Globe	Golden Globes, USA	Most Promising Newcomer – Male	West Side Story (1961)
1962	Grammy	Grammy Awards	Album of the Year	West Side Story (1961)
1962	Golden Laurel	Laurel Awards	Top Male New Personality	6th place.

Source: IMDb, Wikipedia