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Richard Beymer
George Richard Beymer Jr. (born February 20, 1938) is an American actor, filmmaker and visual artist who played the roles of Tony in the 1961 film adaptation of West Side Story, Peter van Daan in The Diary of Anne Frank (1959), and Ben Horne on the television series Twin Peaks.
Beymer acted on television in Los Angeles for three years in a show called Sandy Dreams, rehearsing after school during the week and recording it on Saturdays. The show ended when he was 13.
Beymer made his feature-film debut in Vittorio De Sica's Stazione Termini (1953). He was under contract to David O. Selznick for a year. The contract with Selznick lasted for one year. Beymer was in much demand on television: Cavalcade of America (1954) and Johnny Tremain (1957). He guest starred in 26 Men, Zane Grey Theatre, Make Room for Daddy, The Gray Ghost, Navy Log, Whirlybirds, Sky King, Jane Wyman Presents The Fireside Theatre, and Schlitz Playhouse.
George Stevens cast Beymer in The Diary of Anne Frank (1959), playing Peter Van Daan.
Beymer was put under contract to 20th Century Fox and started to be regarded as an exciting future star. Producer William Perlberg later said "It's a thing that periodically happens out here. Somebody comes along and talk starts and agents and studios keep talking and talking. Like an avalanche, the talk gathers speed. Ultimately that 'somebody' turns out to be a big name in Hollywood only."
After appearing in Playhouse 90, he had a supporting role in High Time (1960), a comedy with Bing Crosby and Tuesday Weld at 20th Century Fox. Filmink said he was "actually quite funny" in the movie. "I wanted to be a very good actor," said Beymer later. "I wanted to work and let the work stand for something."
In June 1960, Beymer was cast in the lead role of Tony in West Side Story (1961), a huge hit. His singing was dubbed by Jimmy Bryant. He was nominated for the Golden Globe Award for New Star of the Year – Actor.
Beymer later said he "was miserable in West Side Story. I didn't know enough at the time because I lacked certain knowledge in acting...I came out ridiculous. I didn't stand up for what I should have and I didn't know enough. The blame should be on me."
Richard Beymer
George Richard Beymer Jr. (born February 20, 1938) is an American actor, filmmaker and visual artist who played the roles of Tony in the 1961 film adaptation of West Side Story, Peter van Daan in The Diary of Anne Frank (1959), and Ben Horne on the television series Twin Peaks.
Beymer acted on television in Los Angeles for three years in a show called Sandy Dreams, rehearsing after school during the week and recording it on Saturdays. The show ended when he was 13.
Beymer made his feature-film debut in Vittorio De Sica's Stazione Termini (1953). He was under contract to David O. Selznick for a year. The contract with Selznick lasted for one year. Beymer was in much demand on television: Cavalcade of America (1954) and Johnny Tremain (1957). He guest starred in 26 Men, Zane Grey Theatre, Make Room for Daddy, The Gray Ghost, Navy Log, Whirlybirds, Sky King, Jane Wyman Presents The Fireside Theatre, and Schlitz Playhouse.
George Stevens cast Beymer in The Diary of Anne Frank (1959), playing Peter Van Daan.
Beymer was put under contract to 20th Century Fox and started to be regarded as an exciting future star. Producer William Perlberg later said "It's a thing that periodically happens out here. Somebody comes along and talk starts and agents and studios keep talking and talking. Like an avalanche, the talk gathers speed. Ultimately that 'somebody' turns out to be a big name in Hollywood only."
After appearing in Playhouse 90, he had a supporting role in High Time (1960), a comedy with Bing Crosby and Tuesday Weld at 20th Century Fox. Filmink said he was "actually quite funny" in the movie. "I wanted to be a very good actor," said Beymer later. "I wanted to work and let the work stand for something."
In June 1960, Beymer was cast in the lead role of Tony in West Side Story (1961), a huge hit. His singing was dubbed by Jimmy Bryant. He was nominated for the Golden Globe Award for New Star of the Year – Actor.
Beymer later said he "was miserable in West Side Story. I didn't know enough at the time because I lacked certain knowledge in acting...I came out ridiculous. I didn't stand up for what I should have and I didn't know enough. The blame should be on me."
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