Red West
Actor

Red West Net Worth

Red West was a close friend of Elvis Presley and a member of his inner circle, the Memphis Mafia. He first met Elvis in high school and went on to become his personal driver, bodyguard, and stuntman in 16 of his films. West also wrote songs for Elvis, Pat Boone, Ricky Nelson, and Johnny Rivers, including the classic tune "Separate Ways". After Elvis' father fired West, Sonny West, and Dave Hebler in 1976, the three of them wrote a book about their lives as Elvis' bodyguards. West has since continued his acting and songwriting careers.
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Age, Biography and Wiki

Who is it? Actor, Stunts, Soundtrack
Birth Day March 08, 1936
Birth Place  Memphis, Tennessee, United States
Age 84 YEARS OLD
Died On July 18, 2017(2017-07-18) (aged 81)\nMemphis, Tennessee, U.S.
Birth Sign Aries
Alma mater Jones County Junior College
Occupation Actor, stunt performer, songwriter, author
Years active 1959–2015
Spouse(s) Pat Boyd (m. 1961)
Children 2
Relatives Sonny West (Cousin)

💰 Net worth: $7 Million (2024)

Red West, a renowned Actor, Stunts, and Soundtrack artist in the United States, is expected to have a net worth of $7 million by the year 2024. With a highly successful career spanning several decades, Red West has made a significant impact in the entertainment industry. Known for his versatile talent and extraordinary performances, he has garnered immense popularity and praise from both critics and fans alike. Through numerous acting projects, daring stunts, and captivating soundtracks, Red West has carved a notable niche for himself, solidifying his position as a prominent figure in the world of entertainment.

Biography/Timeline

1960

When Presley was making films in the 1960s in Hollywood, Red West appeared in small roles in sixteen of the star's films. During this time, West became good friends with actor Nick Adams and his physical abilities got him hired on as a stuntman on Adams' television series, The Rebel. From there, West went on to do more stunt work in film as well as developing a career as an actor in a number of motion pictures and on television. He was often on screen as a henchman in the television series The Wild Wild West.

1961

West contributed to several songs written by Elvis Presley in 1961 and 1962. He received help from Elvis Presley in writing two songs in the early 1960s, which were collaborations: "You'll Be Gone" and "That's Someone You Never Forget".

1962

"That's Someone You Never Forget" was the final track on the 1962 album Pot Luck. The song was released as a 45-rpm B-side single in 1967 and was featured on the Artist of the Century compilation. "You'll Be Gone" was featured on the "Girl Happy (album)" as a bonus track. West also co-wrote "If You Think I Don't Need You" with Joey Cooper for the motion picture Viva Las Vegas. He teamed up with Joey Cooper again on "I'm A Fool", which Ricky Nelson recorded. "I'm A Fool" later became a hit for Dino, Desi and Billy, the partnership of Dean-Paul "Dino" Martin, Desi Arnaz Jr., and william "Billy" Hinsche.

1972

West also co wrote the song "Separate Ways" with Richard Mainegra for Elvis in 1972 and "If You Talk in Your Sleep" a track from Presley's 1975 album Promised Land. The latter song was written by Red West and Johnny Christopher. Red also wrote "If Every Day Was Like Christmas", recorded by Elvis Presley in 1966.

1976

In 1976, West was involved in a series of heavy-handed incidents in Las Vegas with aggressive fans that got out of hand, drawing criticism from the media. More than that, West was becoming more vocal about Presley's drug Problem and how he needed help. As a result, West, his cousin Sonny West, and a third bodyguard named David Hebler were fired by Elvis's father, Vernon Presley, who hated most, if not all, of the members of his son's entourage.

1989

West played Master Sergeant Andy Micklin on Baa Baa Black Sheep. He guest starred twice on the CBS hit detective series Magnum, P.I. as different characters, as five different ones on The A-Team, the Knight Rider pilot episode "Knight of the Phoenix", on The Fall Guy, Simon & Simon and in "The Once and Future King", an episode of The Twilight Zone. In 1989 West appeared in the action film Road House with Patrick Swayze as Red Webster, the auto parts store owner.

2008

West played the lead role in the 2008 independent film Goodbye Solo as william, an elderly depressed man who befriends a Senegalese man in Winston-Salem, North Carolina. The film received positive reviews and critic Roger Ebert remarked that "West isn't playing himself, but he evokes his character so fully that he might as well be. West's face is a map of hard living".

2013

His last film role was in the 2013 film Safe Haven as Roger, an elderly store clerk in Southport, North Carolina.

2017

West died on July 18, 2017, after developing an aortic aneurysm, at the Baptist Hospital in Memphis. He was 81. His death occurred less than two months after the death of his cousin, actor Sonny West, in May 2017. His funeral and burial at Memorial Park Cemetery was held on July 24 in Memphis.

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About the author

Lisa Scholfield

As a Senior Writer at Famous Net Worth, I spearhead an exceptional team dedicated to uncovering and sharing the stories of pioneering individuals. My passion for unearthing untold narratives drives me to delve deep into the essence of each subject, bringing forth a unique blend of factual accuracy and narrative allure. In orchestrating the editorial workflow, I am deeply involved in every step—from initial research to the final touches of publishing, ensuring each biography not only informs but also engages and inspires our readership.