Richard Brestoff

Richard Brestoff

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Biography

Richard Brestoff is a highly acclaimed and accomplished actor, whose illustrious career has been marked by a plethora of remarkable and unforgettable performances in a diverse array of iconic films that have left an indelible mark on the world of cinema.

One of the most iconic and enduring performances of his illustrious career was his starring role in the 1983 comedy masterpiece, The Man with Two Brains, a film that showcased his remarkable acting abilities and versatility, as he brought his inimitable talent to the silver screen, captivating audiences with his unforgettable portrayal of a character that has become an integral part of cinematic history.

Before embarking on this new role, he had already garnered widespread acclaim for his captivating and unsettling performance as a paranormal investigator in the 1982 psychological horror film, The Entity, a cinematic masterpiece that left a lasting impression on audiences and cemented his status as a master of his craft.

Brestoff embarked upon a remarkable journey in the entertainment industry, commencing with a memorable appearance in the 1977 naval comedy, Operation Petticoat, thereby demonstrating his impressive range as a thespian.

Richard Brestoff's illustrious career has been marked by an unwavering commitment to versatility, as he has effortlessly transitioned between a wide range of characters, consistently showcasing his remarkable adaptability and capacity to captivate audiences with his nuanced performances.

Career

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1991
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1989
Loverboy
Loverboy as Robot (voice)
{"id":8442,"title":"Tour of Duty","year":1989,"character":"Maj. Darling","permalink":"https:\/\/streambutter.com\/us\/show\/tour-of-duty","type":"show","srcset":{"1x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/90x135\/thumbs\/show_8442.jpg","2x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/180x270\/thumbs\/show_8442.jpg"},"released":1}
Tour of Duty
Tour of Duty as Maj. Darling
{"id":8414,"title":"Return to Horror High","year":"1987","character":"Arthur Lyman Kastleman","permalink":"https:\/\/streambutter.com\/us\/movie\/return-to-horror-high","type":"movie","srcset":{"1x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/90x135\/thumbs\/movie_8414.jpg","2x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/180x270\/thumbs\/movie_8414.jpg"},"released":1}
1987
Return to Horror High
Return to Horror High as Arthur Lyman Kastleman
{"id":8546,"title":"Real Men","year":"1987","character":"Henderson","permalink":"https:\/\/streambutter.com\/us\/movie\/real-men","type":"movie","srcset":{"1x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/90x135\/thumbs\/movie_8546.jpg","2x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/180x270\/thumbs\/movie_8546.jpg"},"released":1}
Real Men
Real Men as Henderson
{"id":8494,"title":"Night Court","year":1987,"character":"Richard Elliott","permalink":"https:\/\/streambutter.com\/us\/show\/night-court","type":"show","srcset":{"1x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/90x135\/thumbs\/show_8494.jpg","2x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/180x270\/thumbs\/show_8494.jpg"},"released":1}
Night Court
Night Court as Richard Elliott
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1984
The House of God
The House of God as Howie Greenspoon
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1983
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1982
The Entity
The Entity as Gene Kraft
{"id":6509,"title":"My Favorite Year","year":"1982","character":"Stage Manager \/ Featured Player","permalink":"https:\/\/streambutter.com\/us\/movie\/my-favorite-year","type":"movie","srcset":{"1x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/90x135\/thumbs\/movie_6509.jpg","2x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/180x270\/thumbs\/movie_6509.jpg"},"released":1}
My Favorite Year
My Favorite Year as Stage Manager / Featured Player
{"id":63544,"title":"The Brady Girls Get Married","year":"1981","character":"Ben Richards","permalink":"https:\/\/streambutter.com\/us\/movie\/the-brady-girls-get-married","type":"movie","srcset":{"1x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/90x135\/thumbs\/movie_63544.jpg","2x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/180x270\/thumbs\/movie_63544.jpg"},"released":1}
1981
{"id":163145,"title":"Rape and Marriage: The Rideout Case","year":"1980","character":"Dr. Sayre","permalink":"https:\/\/streambutter.com\/us\/movie\/rape-and-marriage-the-rideout-case","type":"movie","srcset":{"1x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/90x135\/thumbs\/movie_163145.jpg","2x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/180x270\/thumbs\/movie_163145.jpg"},"released":1}
1980
{"id":80876,"title":"Fast Break","year":"1979","character":"Howard","permalink":"https:\/\/streambutter.com\/us\/movie\/fast-break","type":"movie","srcset":{"1x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/90x135\/thumbs\/movie_80876.jpg","2x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/180x270\/thumbs\/movie_80876.jpg"},"released":1}
1979
Fast Break
Fast Break as Howard
{"id":14714,"title":"Car Wash","year":"1976","character":"Irwin Barrow","permalink":"https:\/\/streambutter.com\/us\/movie\/car-wash","type":"movie","srcset":{"1x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/90x135\/images\/fanart\/movies\/poster\/29051iuc09q0.jpg","2x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/180x270\/images\/fanart\/movies\/poster\/29051iuc09q0.jpg"},"released":1}
1976
Car Wash
Car Wash as Irwin Barrow