RICHARD BEYMER | 83

Born in Iowa and raised in Los Angeles, Richard Beymer began his Hollywood career as a child actor. His breakthrough role was in the film adaptation of The Diary of Anne Frank. But he made it big when he was chosen to portray the lead role in West Side Story, a romantic drama film that became a hit to a vast degree. The role may have given him a breakthrough, but his acting paved the way for his success. In fact, the role earned him a Golden Globe Award.

Beymer also ventured into filmmaking and released the award-winning documentary, A Regular Bouquet: Mississippi Summer. Now a retired actor, he continues to write, paint, sculpt and make films. To date, he still lives with his passion for the arts. He’s one of the prime examples of choosing to emerge despite the odds. He also taught us that art is something that will always go with you.