Richard Chaves
Actor

Richard Chaves Net Worth

5 months from now

Richard Chaves was born in Jacksonville, Florida to a career Marine father and a mother of Scottish and Cherokee Indian descent. After graduating from Mission Viejo High School in 1969, he joined the Army and served a tour of duty in Vietnam. After his service, he moved to Los Angeles to pursue an acting career. He studied at the Film Actors Workshop at the Warner Bros. Studios and the Herbert Berghof Studios and Actors Studio in New York. His first TV appearance was on The Tonight Show in 1979. He has since appeared in films such as Dear America: Letters Home from Vietnam, Predator, and Night Eyes II, and TV shows such as Star Trek: Voyager, Walker, Texas Ranger, and Babylon 5. He was a series regular in War of the Worlds and co-starred in Dallas. He has also achieved accolades in live theatre, including the Los Angeles Drama Critics Circle Award for Best Ensemble for Tracers in 1980. Richard currently lives in the Los Angeles area and continues to write, work, and contribute to the creative world.
Richard Chaves is a member of Actor

Age, Biography and Wiki

Who is it? Actor, Sound Department, Miscellaneous Crew
Birth Day October 09, 1951
Birth Place  Jacksonville, Florida, United States
Age 71 YEARS OLD
Birth Sign Scorpio

💰 Net worth: $17 Million (2024)

Richard Chaves, a renowned figure in the entertainment industry, has established a noteworthy net worth of approximately $17 million as of 2024. Hailing from the United States, Chaves is primarily recognized for his contributions as an actor, sound department professional, and miscellaneous crew member. Throughout his illustrious career, Chaves has undoubtedly made significant strides in the film and television sector, accumulating wealth and acclaim along the way. His impressive net worth serves as a testament to his talent, hard work, and dedication in the world of showbiz.

Biography/Timeline

1969

Chaves was born in Jacksonville, Florida, the son of a United States Marine Corps officer/drug enforcement agent father.He graduated from Mission Viejo High School in Mission Viejo, CA in 1969. He is part Cherokee on his mother's side. Chaves joined the army in 1970. He served 3 years in the army, with a tour of duty in Vietnam.

1980

Chaves helped write the critically acclaimed stage drama Tracers. In the early 1980s, he began work as an actor taking on various soap opera roles until he gained a role in 1987 as Poncho in the science fiction film Predator. Soon afterward, his career received another boost with the role of Lt. Colonel Ironhorse in the television series War of the Worlds Chaves once calculated that the volume of fan mail he received outnumbered the rest of the cast members by a four or five to one ratio.

1990

In the late 1990s, Chaves became the target of a stalker. To protect himself, his family and friends, he followed the advice of police by refraining from attending conventions and closing his official website.

2003

Chaves has made few public appearances over the years since being stalked. He appeared at the Las Vegas Comic-Con in October 2003; in late 2006 he was photographed with Frances Fisher at the Flags of our Fathers premiere; he was a guest at the Chicagoland Entertainment Collectors Expo in October 2007; he appeared at the Gallifrey One convention in February 2007, and is scheduled to attend again in February 2008. His most recent acting appearance is in the soon-to-be-released film Lost Warrior: Left Behind and "Dark House".

2009

In June 2009, he was present in Star Guest of "Collectormania" at the Stadium Way West, Milton Keynes, UK.

Some Richard Chaves images

Tags 1951 births American male film actors American military personnel of the Vietnam War American male soap opera actors American male television actors Male actors from Jacksonville, Florida Living people American people of Native American descent

You may also like

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.