Date of Birth: March 25, 1942
Zodiac Sign: Aries
Biography
Richard O’Brien, born Richard Timothy Smith, is a prolific English-New Zealand actor, writer, and television presenter. He was born on March 25, 1942, in Cheltenham, Gloucestershire, England. O’Brien is best known for writing the cult classic musical “The Rocky Horror Show” and subsequently co-writing and starring in its iconic film adaptation, “The Rocky Horror Picture Show,” where he played the role of Riff Raff. O’Brien’s early life was marked by a move to New Zealand at the age of 10, where he spent much of his childhood. He returned to England in the 1960s, initially working as a film stuntman before shifting his focus to acting and writing. His work on “The Rocky Horror Show” began in the early 1970s, and the musical debuted in 1973, quickly gaining a cult following. Beyond “Rocky Horror,” O’Brien has had a diverse career in entertainment, including hosting the UK game show “The Crystal Maze” and appearing in various stage and film productions. He has also released solo music albums and continues to be a beloved figure in the realm of cult entertainment.
5 Interesting Facts about Richard O’Brien
1. Richard O’Brien adopted his stage name from his maternal grandmother’s maiden name.
2. He moved to New Zealand with his family when he was 10 years old and later became a naturalized New Zealander.
3. “The Rocky Horror Picture Show” holds the record for the longest-running theatrical release in film history.
4. O’Brien is openly bisexual and has discussed his gender fluidity in various interviews.
5. In 2010, he received a lifetime achievement award at the British Horror Film Festival.
5 Most Interesting Quotes from Richard O’Brien
1. “Don’t dream it, be it.”
2. “I have a feeling that inside you somewhere, there’s somebody nobody knows about.”
3. “I’m simply saying that there is a point of view that you can have about your life that says, ‘Why not?’ instead of ‘Why?’”
4. “The world is a place where the extraordinary can sit beside the ordinary with the thinnest of boundaries.”
5. “I think it’s important to live in the present.”
Highest Net Worth Achieved
The highest net worth achieved by Richard O’Brien is estimated to be around $15 million.
Children
Richard O’Brien has three children: Linus O’Brien, Joshua O’Brien, and Amelia O’Brien.
Relevant Links
1. [Richard O’Brien on IMDb](https://www.imdb.com/name/nm0639782/
2. [Richard O’Brien on Wikipedia](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Richard_O%27Brien
3. [The Rocky Horror Picture Show on IMDb](https://www.imdb.com/title/tt0073629/
5. [Richard O’Brien on Twitter](https://twitter.com/TheRealOB
