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Overview
Mini Biography:
Richard grew up in the Crenshaw district of Los Angeles (Boyz n the Hood (1991))... moreAwards:
1 win & 2 nominations moreNewsDesk:
(9 articles)
Universal Music Publishing Group signs publishing deal with Danny Elfman (From BusinessofCinema. 26 September 2009, 11:26 PM, PDT)
'Forbidden Zone' ... The Stage Musical?
(From Cinematical. 4 September 2009, 5:03 PM, PDT)
Alternate Names:
Rick Elfman | Aristide Sumatra | Mahatma Kane SumatraFilmography
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1. | Forbidden Zone 2: The Forbidden Galaxy (pre-production) (2010) | 2010 | - | - | |
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2. | 30 Days to Vegas (2009) | (as Mahatma Kane Sumatra) | 2009 | - | - |
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3. | 28 Days to Vegas (2008) | 2008 | - | 8.5 (10) | |
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4. | Date or Disaster (2003) | 2003 | - | 7.2 (67) | |
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5. | Modern Vampires (1998) (TV) | 1998 | - | 4.3 (1,200) | |
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6. | "Bone Chillers" (1996) | (4 episodes, 1996) | 1996 | - | 5.8 (31) |
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7. | Shrunken Heads (1994) | 1994 | - | 4.6 (477) | |
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8. | Streets of Rage (1994) | (as Aristide Sumatra) | 1994 | - | 3.4 (84) |
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9. | Oingo Boingo: Skeletons in the Closet (1989) (V) | (video "Private Life") | 1989 | - | 7.3 (28) |
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10. | Forbidden Zone (1982) | 1982 | - | 6.9 (1,948) | |
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1. | Date or Disaster (2003) | Cop with Donut | 2003 | - | 7.2 (67) |
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2. | Scarecrow (2002) (V) | (as Aristide Sumatra) Sheriff Patterson/Hewitt | 2002 | - | 3.3 (585) |
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3. | Modern Vampires (1998) (TV) | Cop with Doughnut | 1998 | - | 4.3 (1,200) |
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4. | George of the Jungle (1997) | (as Aristide Sumatra) Bongo Dancer at Dance Club | 1997 | $174M | 5.3 (17,832) |
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5. | Shrunken Heads (1994) | Preacher on Bus | 1994 | - | 4.6 (477) |
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6. | Forbidden Zone (1982) | Masseuse, prisoner | 1982 | - | 6.9 (1,948) |
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7. | I Never Promised You a Rose Garden (1977) | Drumming Demon | 1977 | - | 6.4 (458) |
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1. | Forbidden Zone 2: The Forbidden Galaxy (pre-production) (2010) | (executive producer) | 2010 | - | - |
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2. | 30 Days to Vegas (2009) | (producer) | 2009 | - | - |
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3. | 28 Days to Vegas (2008) | (producer) | 2008 | - | 8.5 (10) |
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4. | Date or Disaster (2003) | (producer) | 2003 | - | 7.2 (67) |
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5. | Modern Vampires (1998) (TV) | (co-producer) | 1998 | - | 4.3 (1,200) |
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6. | Forbidden Zone (1982) | (producer) | 1982 | - | 6.9 (1,948) |
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1. | Forbidden Zone 2: The Forbidden Galaxy (pre-production) (2010) | (written by) | 2010 | - | - |
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2. | 30 Days to Vegas (2009) | (writer) | 2009 | - | - |
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3. | Date or Disaster (2003) | (writer) | 2003 | - | 7.2 (67) |
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4. | Streets of Rage (1994) | (writer) | 1994 | - | 3.4 (84) |
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5. | Forbidden Zone (1982) | (screenplay) (story) | 1982 | - | 6.9 (1,948) |
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1. | "Bone Chillers" (1996) | special effects (3 episodes, 1996) | 1996 | - | 5.8 (31) |
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1. | The Cockettes (2002) | (writer: "Pumpkin Pie Man") | 2002 | - | 7.2 (310) |
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2. | Forbidden Zone (1982) | (performer: "Yiddishe Charleston") | 1982 | - | 6.9 (1,948) |
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1. | "Bone Chillers" (1996) | second unit director (2 episodes, 1996) | 1996 | - | 5.8 (31) |
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1. | A.P.U.: Art, Pot and Underwear (2003) | (special thanks) | 2003 | - | 5.5 (10) |
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2. | Freeway (1996) | (special thanks) (as Rick Elfman) | 1996 | - | 6.8 (11,564) |
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1. | Don't You Forget About Me (2009) | 2009 | - | 7.8 (5) | |
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2. | A Look Into 'The Forbidden Zone' (2004) (V) | Himself | 2004 | - | 7.8 (16) |
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