Richard Elfman

Birth : 1949-03-06, Los Angeles, California, USA

Movies

The Once and Future Smash
Richard Elfman
In 1970, Mikey and William both portrayed football cannibal Smash-Mouth in the influential cult hit, End Zone 2. Now, 50 years later, only one can wear the mask.
Aliens, Clowns & Geeks
Clown Bippy
Out-of-work actor stumbles upon key to the universe, is drawn into intergalactic war between clowns and aliens.
Aliens, Clowns & Geeks
Writer
Out-of-work actor stumbles upon key to the universe, is drawn into intergalactic war between clowns and aliens.
Aliens, Clowns & Geeks
Director
Out-of-work actor stumbles upon key to the universe, is drawn into intergalactic war between clowns and aliens.
Don't You Forget About Me
Himself
Throughout the ’80s John Hughes defined the teen movie genre and spoke not only to that generation’s teens, but every generation that has followed. Then in 1991 he hung up his director’s hat and disappeared into obscurity ala J.D Salinger. In 2008, a group of young Canadian filmmakers set out to complete a documentary about the man with what they hoped would culminate with an interview, which would be his first since 1999.
Demons at the Door
Monkey Demon
In a land plagued by war, the greatest battle humankind has ever known is about to be fought. In what is now the Middle East, a section of desert that was deemed cursed, is home to the greatest archaeological find of all time; "The Wall of Tartarus" an ancient temple which predates all known civilizations. This temple holds a very deadly secret. It is the doorway to Hell. This is where the fate of mankind will be decided. The Hades bunker houses a group of archaeologists led by the world-renowned Dr. Angelo Scara, his daughter Annie and Dr. Tony Spencer who have unknowingly brought the catalyst for the fall of Heaven and Earth into play. They possess the "Eye of Satan" a frightening amulet that has an incredible power. This amulet can give Satan and his minions the ability to roam the realms between Heaven and Earth freely.
Scarecrow
Sheriff Patterson / Hewitt
A high school outcast who lives in a trailer with his mother finally meets a friend. He wants to ask her if they can go the next step, but then sees her kissing another boy at a party. He runs home only to find his mother having sex with a drunk. He starts yelling, but is countered by the drunk when he suffocates him and makes him look like he hung himself. The scarecrow comes in when the boy's soul is pushed into it. He goes out for revenge.
Modern Vampires
Co-Producer
A vampire hunter in southern California discovers that his son has been murdered by a gang of the undead and thus goes on a quest for revenge.
Modern Vampires
Producer
A vampire hunter in southern California discovers that his son has been murdered by a gang of the undead and thus goes on a quest for revenge.
Modern Vampires
Cop with Doughnut
A vampire hunter in southern California discovers that his son has been murdered by a gang of the undead and thus goes on a quest for revenge.
Modern Vampires
Director
A vampire hunter in southern California discovers that his son has been murdered by a gang of the undead and thus goes on a quest for revenge.
George of the Jungle
Bongo Drummer at Dance Studio
Deep in the African jungle, a baby named George, the sole survivor of a plane crash, is raised by gorillas. George grows up to be a buff and lovable klutz who has a rain forest full of animal friends: Tookie, his big-beaked toucan messenger; Ape, a witty talking gorilla; and Shep, a peanut-loving pooch of an elephant. But when poachers mess with George's pals, the King Of Swing swings into action.
Shrunken Heads
Preacher on Bus
Three teens killed by a local crime boss return for revenge after a witch doctor revives them through voodoo magic.
Shrunken Heads
Director
Three teens killed by a local crime boss return for revenge after a witch doctor revives them through voodoo magic.
Streets of Rage
Screenplay
Melody Sails is an investigative reporter on Hollywood's juvenile delenquincy, and runs across Lunar, the crimelord. With the help of a 12-year old street-kid, she will get to him, but will she down him in the climactic fight to the death, or die trying?
Streets of Rage
Director
Melody Sails is an investigative reporter on Hollywood's juvenile delenquincy, and runs across Lunar, the crimelord. With the help of a 12-year old street-kid, she will get to him, but will she down him in the climactic fight to the death, or die trying?
Oingo Boingo: Skeletons in the Closet
Director
A music video compilation was also released by A&M Records alongside the album. It contained (in order) music videos for "Stay" and "Just Another Day" from Dead Man's Party, "Gratitude" from So-Lo, "Little Girls" from Only a Lad, "Nothing Bad Ever Happens" from Good for Your Soul, and "Private Life" from Nothing to Fear.
Oingo Boingo: Skeletons in the Closet
Himself, Man Playing Poker
A music video compilation was also released by A&M Records alongside the album. It contained (in order) music videos for "Stay" and "Just Another Day" from Dead Man's Party, "Gratitude" from So-Lo, "Little Girls" from Only a Lad, "Nothing Bad Ever Happens" from Good for Your Soul, and "Private Life" from Nothing to Fear.
Forbidden Zone
Masseur
A mysterious door in the basement of the Hercules house leads to the Sixth Dimension by way of a gigantic set of intestine. When Frenchy slips through the door, King Fausto falls in love with her. The jealous Queen Doris takes Frenchy prisoner, and it is up to the Hercules family and friend Squeezit Henderson to rescue her.
Forbidden Zone
Producer
A mysterious door in the basement of the Hercules house leads to the Sixth Dimension by way of a gigantic set of intestine. When Frenchy slips through the door, King Fausto falls in love with her. The jealous Queen Doris takes Frenchy prisoner, and it is up to the Hercules family and friend Squeezit Henderson to rescue her.
Forbidden Zone
Screenplay
A mysterious door in the basement of the Hercules house leads to the Sixth Dimension by way of a gigantic set of intestine. When Frenchy slips through the door, King Fausto falls in love with her. The jealous Queen Doris takes Frenchy prisoner, and it is up to the Hercules family and friend Squeezit Henderson to rescue her.
Forbidden Zone
Director
A mysterious door in the basement of the Hercules house leads to the Sixth Dimension by way of a gigantic set of intestine. When Frenchy slips through the door, King Fausto falls in love with her. The jealous Queen Doris takes Frenchy prisoner, and it is up to the Hercules family and friend Squeezit Henderson to rescue her.
Sorority of the Damned
Reynold Harmony
A reluctant handy man is pitted against evil when a Sorority house mother opens a gate to hell and gets the whole sorority possessed by demons.
A Look Into 'The Forbidden Zone'
Himself
This film chronicles the bizzare story behind the making of the all time cult classic "Forbidden Zone", as well as providing a brief history of the Mystic Knights of the Oingo Boingo that follows their transformation from theatrical stage troupe to legendary rock band.