Richard C. Sarafian

Richard C. Sarafian
Born
Richard Caspar Sarafian[1]

(1930-04-28)April 28, 1930
New York City, New York, U.S.
DiedSeptember 18, 2013(2013-09-18) (aged 83)
Santa Monica, California, U.S.
Alma materNew York University
Occupation(s)Film director, writer, actor
Years active1952–2007
SpouseHelen Joan Altman
Children5, including Deran and Tedi

Richard Caspar Sarafian (April 28, 1930 – September 18, 2013) was an Armenian-American film director and actor.[2] He compiled a versatile career that spanned over five decades as a director, actor, and writer. Sarafian is best known as the director of the 1971 film Vanishing Point and the classic The Twilight Zone episode "Living Doll".[3][4]

  1. ^ Chawkins, Steve (September 18, 2013). "Richard C. Sarafian dies at 83; directed cult film 'Vanishing Point'". Los Angeles Times. Retrieved September 19, 2013.
  2. ^ Patten, Dominic (January 1, 1970). "Richard Sarafian Dies - Director Of Iconic Film 'Vanishing Point'". Deadline Hollywood. Retrieved September 18, 2013.
  3. ^ Greenspun, Roger (March 25, 1971). "Vanishing Point (1971) A Lot of Speed and Loads of Hair". The New York Times. Retrieved February 20, 2013.
  4. ^ Gilbey, Ryan (September 20, 2013). "Richard C Sarafian obituary". The Guardian. Retrieved September 20, 2013.