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Martin Richards (producer) (Morton Richard Klein) was born on 11 March, 1932 in The Bronx, New York City, U.S., is an American film producer (1932–2012). Discover Martin Richards (producer)'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 80 years old?
| Popular As |
Morton Richard Klein |
| Occupation |
Film producer |
| Age |
80 years old |
| Zodiac Sign |
Pisces |
| Born |
11 March, 1932 |
| Birthday |
11 March |
| Birthplace |
The Bronx, New York City, U.S. |
| Date of death |
26 November, 2012 |
| Died Place |
Manhattan, New York City, U.S. |
| Nationality |
United States
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Martin Richards (producer) Height, Weight & Measurements
At 80 years old, Martin Richards (producer) height not available right now. We will update Martin Richards (producer)'s Height, weight, Body Measurements, Eye Color, Hair Color, Shoe & Dress size soon as possible.
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Who Is Martin Richards (producer)'s Wife?
His wife is Mary Lea Johnson Richards
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| Wife |
Mary Lea Johnson Richards |
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Martin Richards (producer) Net Worth
His net worth has been growing significantly in 2023-2024. So, how much is Martin Richards (producer) worth at the age of 80 years old? Martin Richards (producer)’s income source is mostly from being a successful film. He is from United States. We have estimated Martin Richards (producer)'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 |
| Salary in 2023 |
Under Review |
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Not Available |
| Cars |
Not Available |
| Source of Income |
film |
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Timeline
Richards was born to Sidney "Sid" Klein, a stockbroker, and his wife, Shirley, and was raised just off the Grand Concourse in the Bronx.
He had a younger brother named Bruce, and his parents also owned an arcade on the Keansburg Amusement Park in the 1940s.
His friends and the friends of his brother always new he was destined for a career linked to Broadway as he sang show tunes to them as kids.
Richards won an Arthur Godfrey talent search, then appeared on The Ed Sullivan Show and at the Copacabana.
He later became a casting director, then a Broadway theatre and film producer.
Prior to their marriage, Johnson had been married to bisexual child psychiatrist Dr. Victor D'Arc, who she claimed in 1976 had conspired with his homosexual lover to hire a hitman and murder her; a bodyguard was beaten almost to death during a break-in that almost killed Johnson and Richards.
Although the Bronx district attorney opened an investigation, no charges were ultimately brought, and the pair divorced in 1978.
Johnson predeceased Richards in 1990, leaving him a $50 million fortune.
Johnson's family waged a twelve-year court battle seeking to render Richards ineligible for a share of the Johnson & Johnson fortune.
The court ruled in favor of Richards.
In memory of his late wife, Richards created the New York Center for Children to care for abused children and their families.
Richards won the Best Picture Academy Award for Chicago, having optioned film rights to Miramax in 1991.
As a Broadway producer, he won three Tony Awards for Best Musical and one Tony Award for Best Revival of a Musical, out of 10 nominations.
Despite being gay, Richards became the third husband of Johnson & Johnson heiress and producer Mary Lea Johnson Richards; reportedly, the couple "adored each other".
Despite the times being different back then, Richards' friends knew who he was and that he was different and they accepted it and loved him just the same.
In his youth Richards and his parents spent their summers in Keansburg, New Jersey where his parents owned a summer business.
He was also notable for physically assaulting "Stuttering" John Melendez at an event in 1996 while the latter was working for The Howard Stern Show.
Richards died from liver cancer at his home in Manhattan on November 26, 2012, at age 80.
The marquees of Broadway theatres were dimmed in his memory the night of November 27, 2012 at 7 p.m.
Known to throw lavish parties, he was close to Chita Rivera, who hosted a tribute to Richards on April 8, 2013, at the Edison Ballroom to benefit the center.
