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Richard Arlen (Sylvanus Richard Van Mattimore) was born on 1 September, 1899 in St. Paul, Minnesota, USA, is an actor,soundtrack. Discover Richard Arlen's Biography, Age, Height, Physical Stats, Dating/Affairs, Family and career updates. Learn How rich is he in this year and how he spends money? Also learn how he earned most of networth at the age of 77 years old?

Popular As Sylvanus Richard Van Mattimore
Occupation actor,soundtrack
Age 77 years old
Zodiac Sign Virgo
Born 1 September 1899
Birthday 1 September
Birthplace St. Paul, Minnesota, USA
Date of death 28 March, 1976
Died Place North Hollywood, Los Angeles, California, USA
Nationality United States

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Richard Arlen Height, Weight & Measurements

At 77 years old, Richard Arlen height is 5' 11½" (1.82 m) .

Physical Status
Height 5' 11½" (1.82 m)
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Who Is Richard Arlen's Wife?

His wife is Margaret Kinsella (6 September 1946 - 28 March 1976) ( his death), Jobyna Ralston (27 January 1927 - 4 September 1945) ( divorced) ( 1 child), Ruth Berry Austin (28 August 1920 - 1923) ( divorced) ( 1 child)

Family
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Wife Margaret Kinsella (6 September 1946 - 28 March 1976) ( his death), Jobyna Ralston (27 January 1927 - 4 September 1945) ( divorced) ( 1 child), Ruth Berry Austin (28 August 1920 - 1923) ( divorced) ( 1 child)
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Richard Arlen Net Worth

His net worth has been growing significantly in 2023-2024. So, how much is Richard Arlen worth at the age of 77 years old? Richard Arlen’s income source is mostly from being a successful Actor. He is from United States. We have estimated Richard Arlen's net worth, money, salary, income, and assets.

Net Worth in 2024 $1 Million - $5 Million
Salary in 2024 Under Review
Net Worth in 2023 Pending
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Source of Income Actor

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1925

During World War I, Richard Arlen served in the Royal Canadian Flying Corps as a pilot, but he never saw combat. After the war he drifted round and eventually wound up in Los Angeles, where he got a job as a motorcycle messenger at a film laboratory. When he crashed into the gates of Paramount Pictures and suffered a broken leg, the studio provided prompt medical attention. Impressed by his good looks, executives also gave him a contract after he had recovered. Starting as an extra in 1925, Arlen soon rose to credited roles, but the quality of his work left much to be desired. However, this was the silent era, which was more about looks than substance, and he continued on. His big break came when William A.

1927

Wellman cast him as a pilot in the silent film Wings (1927) with Charles 'Buddy' Rogers and Clara Bow. The story of fighter aces would win the Oscar for Best Picture and Arlen would continue to play the tough, cynical hero throughout his career.

1928

Arlen appeared in three more pictures directed by Wellman, Beggars of Life (1928), Ladies of the Mob (1928) and The Man I Love (1929). In "Wings" he had a scene with a young actor named Gary Cooper.

1929

In 1929, he again worked with Cooper in the western The Virginian (1929), only this time Cooper was the star and Arlen was the supporting actor. While Arlen moved easily into sound, his career just bumped along.

1935

By 1935 he was working in such "B" pictures as Three Live Ghosts (1936).

It was in 1935 that he became a freelance actor and his freelance career soon waned.

1939

In 1939, he signed with Universal and began working in its action films.

1940

By the end of the 1940s Arlen was becoming deaf and this seemed to signal the end of his career.

1941

In 1941 he moved to the Pine-Thomas unit at Paramount, where he appeared in adventure films. With the war on, most of his earlier films included war scenarios.

1949

However, he had an operation in 1949 that restored his hearing and he went on making a handful of adventures and westerns through the 1950s and working more in the 1960s. He made 15 westerns for producer A. C. Lyles, who worked with the old western stars. Besides movies, Arlen also appeared on television and in commercials.