Richard Rush

Director

Birthday April 15, 1929

Birth Sign Aries

Birthplace New York

DEATH DATE Apr 8, 2021 (91)

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About

Director of the Oscar-nominated film The Stunt Man as well as the buddy comedy Freebie and the Bean.

Before Fame

He was one of the first students of UCLA's film program.

Trivia

His 1990 action comedy Air America showed signs of trouble during development. He was given $4 million to walk away from the film.

Family Life

His older brother was Dr. Stephen Rush.

Associated With

His 1980 film The Stunt Man earned Peter O'Toole an Academy Award nomination for Best Actor.