Richard Elfman

Richard grew up in the Crenshaw district of Los Angeles (Boyz n the Hood), was a semi-professional boxer, food and wine critic and successful stage director. He is also a noted Afro-Latin percussionist and with his brother, 'Danny Elfman' (qv), founded the band Oingo-Boingo.Richard's theatrical career began in Europe, having worked with directors Jérôme Savary in Paris and Peter Brook in London. Elfman has been a published journalist for 30 years, focusing on food, wine and entertainment. He published culture and entertainment magazine and website, Buzzine, between 2010-2015 and produced 275 Buzzine red-carpet, music and celebrity videos.Richard family include his mother, novelist Blossom "'Clare Elfman' (qv)", sister-in-law, actress 'Bridget Fonda' (qv), son, actor-producer 'Bodhi Elfman' (qv), daughter-in-law 'Jenna Elfman' (qv), niece, producer 'Mali Elfman' (qv) and nephew, Emmy-winning broadcast journalist, Diego Santiago.Richard resides in the Hollywood hills with his actress/dancer wife, Anastasia Elfman, where they are renown for their underground food/wine/performance salon, "The Barbecue Bacchanals." Richard presently directs film as well as writes and directs live theatre and plays in the band Mambo Demonico.::info@richardelfman.com