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- Birth nameRichard Caspar Sarafian
- Richard C. Sarafian was born on April 28, 1930 in New York City, New York, USA. He was a director and actor, known for Vanishing Point (1971), Bugsy (1991) and Blue Streak (1999). He was married to Helen Joan Altman. He died on September 18, 2013 in Santa Monica, California, USA.
- SpouseHelen Joan Altman(? - 2011) (her death, 5 children)
- Children
- His car chase sequence from the iconic film, Vanishing Point (1971), served as inspiration for Quentin Tarantino's Death Proof (2007).
- Brother-in-law of Robert Altman.
- Father, with Helen Joan Altman, of sons Richard Sarafian Jr., Tedi Sarafian, Damon B. Sarafian, and Deran Sarafian and daughter Katherine Sarafian.
- Was a friend of actor Warren Beatty.
- Attended New York University following military service during the Korean War.
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