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Academy Award-Winning Actor

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Richard Dreyfuss Biography

Richard Dreyfuss has built a career in American theatre and films over the course of 45 years, securing his reputation as a versatile and individualistic actor. Early in his acting career, he made his film debut with a small, uncredited role in The Graduate and had a breakout role in American Graffiti. His roles in Jaws and Close Encounters of the Third Kind further solidified his success.

Dreyfuss won the Academy Award for Best Actor in 1977 for his performance in The Goodbye Girl, making him the youngest actor to win at the age of 30. This achievement was later followed by an Oscar nomination for his performance in Mr. Holland’s Opus in 1995. Throughout his career, he appeared in many notable films of the 1970s, 1980s, and 1990s and received various honors, including a Golden Globe, a BAFTA, and two Screen Actors Guild Award nominations. He also made a noteworthy appearance in Apple's iconic 'Think Different' campaign commercials.

As a committed community leader, Dreyfuss's current focus and passion are to encourage, revive, elevate, and enhance the teaching of civics in American Schools. His commitment to this cause is evident in his role as the Founder of the non-profit organization, The Dreyfuss Civics Initiative, and his active participation in discussions on the topic, including appearances on HBO's "Real Time with Bill Maher" and speaking at The National Press Club in Washington, D.C. In addition, he has served on the committee for Education with the American Bar Association, spent 12 years on the Board of the National Constitution Center, is a Member of the Council on Foreign Relations, and has served as a Senior Research Advisory Member of St. Antony's College, Oxford University.

In addition to his film career, Dreyfuss has also dabbled in writing, co-authoring the book "The Two Georges" with science-fiction writer Harry Turtledove in 1995. His recent works include his portrayal of Bernie Madoff in the critically acclaimed ABC miniseries "Madoff" in 2016 and roles in Bayu Caviar in 2018 and The Last Laugh in 2019.

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  • Civic Engagement: It's as Necessary to Life as Oxygen

    The Founding Fathers did a wonderful job creating the United States of America. Now, more than two centuries later, it's our turn to make sure that the reality remains as close to the ideal as possible. It used to be, when I was a kid, that there were classes in civics and you learned not only the checks and balances, but how's and whys and wherefores. And you learned what was the reasoning behind the creation of the Constitution and the Bill of Rights. It is time that we simply revive the notion that we can learn how to run the country • and learn not for Republicans and not for Democrats, but learn how to learn the Constitution. We have to teach civics not just to our children but to all Americans. That job isn't an easy one and it takes an educated citizenry to keep things on course. Educating that citizenry has become my mission over the past few years. We are a nation bound only by ideas and "if we are not taught and re-taught these ideas, we are not bound."

  • Activism and Civic Responsibility: A Conversation with Richard Dreyfuss

  • Israel & the Diaspora: Who are the Jews?

  • Teaching Children How to Think, Not What to Think: The Basic Tools of Reason, Logic, Dissent, Civility & Debate

  • Seeking the Divine: A Conversation about Drug Addiction & Its Search for the Ultimate Epiphany

  • My Life as an Open Book: There are No Secrets in Hollywood

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    Speaking fees for Richard Dreyfuss, or any other speakers and celebrities, are determined based on a number of factors and may change without notice. The estimated fees to book Richard Dreyfuss are $50,000 - $100,000 for live events and $50,000 - $100,000 for virtual events. For the most current speaking fee to hire Richard Dreyfuss, click the Check Availability button above and complete the form on this page, or call our office at 1.800.698.2536 to speak directly with an experienced booking agent.
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    Richard Dreyfuss generally travels from San Diego, CA, USA, but can be booked for private corporate events, personal appearances, keynote speeches, or other performances. For more details, please contact an AAE Booking agent.
  • Who is Richard Dreyfuss’s agent?

    AAE Speakers Bureau has successfully booked keynote speakers like Richard Dreyfuss for clients worldwide since 2002. As a full-service speaker booking agency, we have access to virtually any speaker or celebrity in the world. Our agents are happy and able to submit an offer to the speaker or celebrity of your choice, letting you benefit from our reputation and long-standing relationships in the industry. Please click the Check Availability button above and complete the form on this page including the details of your event, or call our office at 1.800.698.2536, and one of our agents will assist you to book Richard Dreyfuss for your next private or corporate function.
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    AAE Speakers Bureau is a full-service speaker booking agency, meaning we can completely manage the speaker’s or celebrity’s engagement with your organization from the time of booking your speaker through the event’s completion. We provide all of the services you need to host Richard Dreyfuss or any other speaker of your choice, including offer negotiation, contractual assistance, accounting and billing, and event speaker travel and logistics services. When you book a speaker with us, we manage the process of hosting a speaker for you as an extension of your team. Our goal is to give our clients peace of mind and a best-in-class service experience when booking a speaker with us.
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Richard Dreyfuss Biography

Richard Dreyfuss has built a career in American theatre and films over the course of 45 years, securing his reputation as a versatile and individualistic actor. Early in his acting career, he made his film debut with a small, uncredited role in The Graduate and had a breakout role in American Graffiti. His roles in Jaws and Close Encounters of the Third Kind further solidified his success.

Dreyfuss won the Academy Award for Best Actor in 1977 for his performance in The Goodbye Girl, making him the youngest actor to win at the age of 30. This achievement was later followed by an Oscar nomination for his performance in Mr. Holland’s Opus in 1995. Throughout his career, he appeared in many notable films of the 1970s, 1980s, and 1990s and received various honors, including a Golden Globe, a BAFTA, and two Screen Actors Guild Award nominations. He also made a noteworthy appearance in Apple's iconic 'Think Different' campaign commercials.

As a committed community leader, Dreyfuss's current focus and passion are to encourage, revive, elevate, and enhance the teaching of civics in American Schools. His commitment to this cause is evident in his role as the Founder of the non-profit organization, The Dreyfuss Civics Initiative, and his active participation in discussions on the topic, including appearances on HBO's "Real Time with Bill Maher" and speaking at The National Press Club in Washington, D.C. In addition, he has served on the committee for Education with the American Bar Association, spent 12 years on the Board of the National Constitution Center, is a Member of the Council on Foreign Relations, and has served as a Senior Research Advisory Member of St. Antony's College, Oxford University.

In addition to his film career, Dreyfuss has also dabbled in writing, co-authoring the book "The Two Georges" with science-fiction writer Harry Turtledove in 1995. His recent works include his portrayal of Bernie Madoff in the critically acclaimed ABC miniseries "Madoff" in 2016 and roles in Bayu Caviar in 2018 and The Last Laugh in 2019.

Richard Dreyfuss Speaking Topics

  • Civic Engagement: It's as Necessary to Life as Oxygen

    The Founding Fathers did a wonderful job creating the United States of America. Now, more than two centuries later, it's our turn to make sure that the reality remains as close to the ideal as possible. It used to be, when I was a kid, that there were classes in civics and you learned not only the checks and balances, but how's and whys and wherefores. And you learned what was the reasoning behind the creation of the Constitution and the Bill of Rights. It is time that we simply revive the notion that we can learn how to run the country • and learn not for Republicans and not for Democrats, but learn how to learn the Constitution. We have to teach civics not just to our children but to all Americans. That job isn't an easy one and it takes an educated citizenry to keep things on course. Educating that citizenry has become my mission over the past few years. We are a nation bound only by ideas and "if we are not taught and re-taught these ideas, we are not bound."

  • Activism and Civic Responsibility: A Conversation with Richard Dreyfuss

  • Israel & the Diaspora: Who are the Jews?

  • Teaching Children How to Think, Not What to Think: The Basic Tools of Reason, Logic, Dissent, Civility & Debate

  • Seeking the Divine: A Conversation about Drug Addiction & Its Search for the Ultimate Epiphany

  • My Life as an Open Book: There are No Secrets in Hollywood

Richard Dreyfuss Videos

  • Richard Dreyfuss Breaks Down His Career | Vanity Fair
    Richard Dreyfuss reflects on his storied career, including roles in The Graduate, Jaws, Close Encounters of the Third Kind, The Goodbye Girl, W.,...
  • Richard Dreyfuss Talks 'Jaws', #MeToo Movement & More | Studio 10
    Angela Bishop chats with the award-winning actor about his stellar career, 'Jaws', the #MeToo Movement and more.
  • Richard Dreyfuss Tells a Hilarious Story About the Filming of "Jaws"
    Did you know it was the first film to ever be made in the REAL ocean?

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  • How do I book Richard Dreyfuss to speak at my event?

    Our experienced booking agents have successfully helped clients around the world secure speakers like Richard Dreyfuss for speaking engagements, personal appearances, product endorsements, or corporate entertainment since 2002. Click the Check Availability button above and complete the form on this page to check availability for Richard Dreyfuss, or call our office at 1.800.698.2536 to discuss your upcoming event. One of our experienced agents will be happy to help you get speaking fee information and check availability for Richard Dreyfuss or any other speaker of your choice.
  • What are the speaker fees for Richard Dreyfuss

    Speaking fees for Richard Dreyfuss, or any other speakers and celebrities, are determined based on a number of factors and may change without notice. The estimated fees to book Richard Dreyfuss are $50,000 - $100,000 for live events and $50,000 - $100,000 for virtual events. For the most current speaking fee to hire Richard Dreyfuss, click the Check Availability button above and complete the form on this page, or call our office at 1.800.698.2536 to speak directly with an experienced booking agent.
  • What topics does Richard Dreyfuss speak about?

  • Where does Richard Dreyfuss travel from?

    Richard Dreyfuss generally travels from San Diego, CA, USA, but can be booked for private corporate events, personal appearances, keynote speeches, or other performances. For more details, please contact an AAE Booking agent.
  • Who is Richard Dreyfuss’s agent?

    AAE Speakers Bureau has successfully booked keynote speakers like Richard Dreyfuss for clients worldwide since 2002. As a full-service speaker booking agency, we have access to virtually any speaker or celebrity in the world. Our agents are happy and able to submit an offer to the speaker or celebrity of your choice, letting you benefit from our reputation and long-standing relationships in the industry. Please click the Check Availability button above and complete the form on this page including the details of your event, or call our office at 1.800.698.2536, and one of our agents will assist you to book Richard Dreyfuss for your next private or corporate function.
  • What is a full-service speaker booking agency?

    AAE Speakers Bureau is a full-service speaker booking agency, meaning we can completely manage the speaker’s or celebrity’s engagement with your organization from the time of booking your speaker through the event’s completion. We provide all of the services you need to host Richard Dreyfuss or any other speaker of your choice, including offer negotiation, contractual assistance, accounting and billing, and event speaker travel and logistics services. When you book a speaker with us, we manage the process of hosting a speaker for you as an extension of your team. Our goal is to give our clients peace of mind and a best-in-class service experience when booking a speaker with us.
  • Why is AAE Speakers Bureau different from other booking agencies?

    If you’re looking for the best, unbiased speaker recommendations, paired with a top-notch customer service experience, you’re in the right place. At AAE Speakers Bureau, we exclusively represent the interests of our clients - professional organizations, companies, universities, and associations. We intentionally do not represent the speakers we feature or book. That is so we can present our clients with the broadest and best performing set of speaker options in the market today, and we can make these recommendations without any obligation to promote a specific speaker over another. This is why when our agents suggest a speaker for your event, you can be assured that they are of the highest quality with a history of proven success with our other clients.

Richard Dreyfuss is a keynote speaker and industry expert who speaks on a wide range of topics such as Civic Engagement: It's as Necessary to Life as Oxygen, Activism and Civic Responsibility: A Conversation with Richard Dreyfuss, Israel & the Diaspora: Who are the Jews?, Teaching Children How to Think, Not What to Think: The Basic Tools of Reason, Logic, Dissent, Civility & Debate, Seeking the Divine: A Conversation about Drug Addiction & Its Search for the Ultimate Epiphany and My Life as an Open Book: There are No Secrets in Hollywood. The estimated speaking fee range to book Richard Dreyfuss for your event is $50,000 - $100,000. Richard Dreyfuss generally travels from San Diego, CA, USA and can be booked for (private) corporate events, personal appearances, keynote speeches, or other performances. Similar motivational celebrity speakers are Mayim Bialik, Sean Astin, Ben Stein, Hill Harper and Erin Gruwell. Contact All American Speakers for ratings, reviews, videos and information on scheduling Richard Dreyfuss for an upcoming live or virtual event.

Richard Dreyfuss Speaking Topics

  • Civic Engagement: It's as Necessary to Life as Oxygen

    The Founding Fathers did a wonderful job creating the United States of America. Now, more than two centuries later, it's our turn to make sure that the reality remains as close to the ideal as possible. It used to be, when I was a kid, that there were classes in civics and you learned not only the checks and balances, but how's and whys and wherefores. And you learned what was the reasoning behind the creation of the Constitution and the Bill of Rights. It is time that we simply revive the notion that we can learn how to run the country • and learn not for Republicans and not for Democrats, but learn how to learn the Constitution. We have to teach civics not just to our children but to all Americans. That job isn't an easy one and it takes an educated citizenry to keep things on course. Educating that citizenry has become my mission over the past few years. We are a nation bound only by ideas and "if we are not taught and re-taught these ideas, we are not bound."

  • Activism and Civic Responsibility: A Conversation with Richard Dreyfuss

  • Israel & the Diaspora: Who are the Jews?

  • Teaching Children How to Think, Not What to Think: The Basic Tools of Reason, Logic, Dissent, Civility & Debate

  • Seeking the Divine: A Conversation about Drug Addiction & Its Search for the Ultimate Epiphany

  • My Life as an Open Book: There are No Secrets in Hollywood

Richard Dreyfuss Speaker Videos

  • Richard Dreyfuss Breaks Down His Career | Vanity Fair
    Richard Dreyfuss reflects on his storied career, including roles in The Graduate, Jaws, Close Encounters of the Third Kind, The Goodbye Girl, W., Daughter of the Wolf, and more.
    Richard Dreyfuss Talks 'Jaws', #MeToo Movement & More | Studio 10
    Angela Bishop chats with the award-winning actor about his stellar career, 'Jaws', the #MeToo Movement and more.
  • Richard Dreyfuss Tells a Hilarious Story About the Filming of "Jaws"
    Did you know it was the first film to ever be made in the REAL ocean?
    Richard Dreyfuss Isn't Optimistic About Our Future
    Actor Richard Dreyfuss launched The Dreyfuss Civics Initiative to make sure kids understand what America is all about. But he's still not wildly optimistic about our future.
  • Richard Dreyfuss on Living with Bipolar Disorder
    Chief of Staff John M. Oldham, MD, MS, talks with actor Richard Dreyfuss about his experience living with a diagnosis of bipolar disorder.
    Richard Dreyfuss on being bi-polar
    Richard Dreyfuss on bi-polar disorder, and being manic.

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