Richard Dreyfuss Breaks Down His Career, from Jaws to Daughter of the Wolf | Vanity Fair

[@Grumpghost]

No American Graffiti, Stand by Me, Mr Hollands Opus or What About Bob?!?!

[@PolarBlairTech]

I'm ashamed none of these were there. Mr. Holland alone.

[@musicmann1967]

I guess these were his own choices. I know I would have included them if I was in charge! haha

[@SeattleChick]

Son Of Porkins that’s exactly what I was thinking. Must not have been positive experiences for him

[@Daeduluus]

well considering he still to this day loathes Bill Murray no surprise about What about Bob lol

[@ehcmier]

Whenever there are glaring omissions, I think two things: 1. The actor agreed to participate on the condition that they don't talk about this or that film; tired of it, or something negative attached. 2. There may be a legal reason.

[@benchlumperdude6487]

He was so great in jaws. Truly amazing perfect performance.

[@herbbluntman2287]

He didn't get along well with Robert Shaw and that only elevated the on screen chemistry between Quint and Hooper. It's hard for any fan of film to not include Jaws in their top ten.

[@Telecasterluvr]

All three of them are fantastic in it. Jaws is one of the most rewatchable movies of all time.

[@herbbluntman2287]

@@Telecasterluvr Right you are, Jake. Jaws has what I call, "infinite re-watchability". I never get tired of the classic scenes in that film. Here's to Mary Ellen Moffat, let's drink to our legs. LOL. kzbin.info/www/bejne/mn3Nf62terp_fZo

[@deathproofpony]

That's a twenty footer.

[@mylovesongs2429]

@@deathproofpony twenty five! All three tons of him!

[@maryblaufuss7533]

"Whose Life Is It Anyway," My Life In Ruins," "The Competition" also were omitted. Dreyfuss is the most versatile actor ever! Stick him in any role and he'll soar. He is my favorite actor!

[@OptimusWrex]

No Stakeout? C'mon, his and Emilio's chemistry leaps off the screen.

[@shabadoo24]

Stakeout, oh yeah

[@VeeLondon1449]

“Pacino has no sense of humour De Niro is crazy..” 😂 Love this guy. Mr Holland’s Opus though 🥰 x

[@flappymynock89]

Jaws is one of the best horror movies ever made. In no small part to Mr Dreyfuss's role.

[@michellerosebrown]

Agreed.

[@lyndoncmp5751]

Not a horror movie though. Super thriller would be more apt.

[@deathproofpony]

@@lyndoncmp5751 You walk straight ahead.

[@lyndoncmp5751]

@@deathproofpony Hehe they're all gonna die.

[@lyndoncmp5751]

@Osman Yousif Jaws 2 was decent and very popular and succesful when it came out.

[@whitehorseentertainment6019]

Great actor, but many of his best films were never mentioned.

[@dylanduffy1995]

The only one that matters is Jaws

[@diegofavaratozfilms962]

Agree and same

[@yowodup6094]

@@dylanduffy1995 Stand by me?

[@ImnotassweetasIusedtobe]

He seems drunk here, slurring his words. He si barely making sense or talking about his films. He isn't talking about the actual films, like The Goodbye Girl. And where is the film "The Competition?" He's just babbling like a fool.

[@davidzeile6241]

@@ImnotassweetasIusedtobe Sometimes it's clear that people watch these actors talk and it's more of a mirror than a window.

[@tomhollandisababe1441]

it makes me sad that this video doesn't have more views compared to other videos on this channel, I loved listening to him

[@carrrexx7190]

Get over it. Go have some cocoa.

[@tomhollandisababe1441]

Carr Rexx wym

[@adrienneclarke3953]

It needs to be longer too

[@Thesushiboii]

Thank you Vanity Fair. For interviewing someone with an actual full out career in film. There was a period where it felt like you guys were interviewing people with like 4 credits. Take this direction.

[@joliecide]

Seriously underrated actor, deserves to be mentioned in the same breath as Pacino, De Niro, and Hoffman.

[@purplebondsaiyan2987]

Thank You Jolicide Freaking AFI Should've Given Him a Lifetime Achievement Award!!!!

[@mikekane6642]

In my opinion, Richard Dreyfuss is one of the best ever. But to hear him say that “not a shot in that film (Jaws) stands up”, genuinely makes me sad. Here’s to swimmin with bow legged women 🍻

[@katejunita8353]

I agree with you

[@pinehawk9600]

Ummmm

[@SavageMontreal]

Gotta disagree with Dreyfuss; Jaws has some great shots in it. There's an amazing long take of Sheriff Brody and the Mayor taking their cars across the water in a ferry, which turns around midway to show the other side before they dock. There's a great side on shot of Sheriff Brody running up to the water when the kid is attacked, where Brody is screaming for people to get out as he himself is afraid to go in. And there's some great foreshadowing in the shot where they sail off to catch the shark and we see the boat through the shark's jaws in Quint's window.

[@alexknowlton4038]

Phoenix Vanguard yeah that comment he made is ridiculous. It has the most iconic dolly zoom of all time too. Also the shot where the Orca is sinking and Brody is on the mast, the shark breaches up and Brody stabs it. So good

[@Halfpint71]

He pretty much lost me there with that comment. Plenty of great shots in it and the director of photography would probably like to kick him in the plums for saying it too. Then there's no American Graffiti or Stakeout. He sounds like a muppet.

[@roquefortfiles]

Jaws has Tons of memorable shots. I dont know what he is talking about. The film is great BECAUSE of them.

[@chiefscheider]

@@roquefortfiles agreed, I thought Bill Butler was robbed when he wasn't nominated for cinematography. Almost as bad as The Spiel not getting a nod.

[@dawolf856]

That shot of "Brody's" face, as he backs up on boat, when he sees the shark for the first time (the look of true fear on his face) is absolutely telling.

[@dldavi]

HOW? HOW? How is American Graffiti not is this feature. And if you don’t cry at the end of Mr. Holland‘s Opus, you have no soul.

[@KlassyKat45]

Agreed. Amazing movie.

[@herbbluntman2287]

Mr. Holland is one of those times, like 'Field of Dreams", that as an American man I can't hold back the tears. A shame on Richard for not commenting on it here.

[@BudgetBugout]

What about Bob? (And Mr Holland’s Opus)

[@Secret_Troilus]

How in the world did they skip over Mr. Hollands Opus?!?!?!?!?!?!?!?

[@kopec82]

Costa Zambaras very much so

[@kopec82]

George Durfee omg I was waiting for it sad

[@LadyJay114]

Because this video is another example of how inept the Hollywood media has become.

[@film79]

because they didn't want to burn through all his films in one video.

[@JrobGW]

I clicked on this just because I wanted to see what he had to say about Mr. Holland...

[@RagingRaven88]

I am not ashamed to admit that I find this man incredibly attractive in all of his past roles. Like, I would watch Jaws and I would just be completely enamored by him.

[@ginsin1234]

He was robbed of the oscar for Mr Hollands Opus in 95 since that day i have never watched the oscars again, Mr Dreyfuss you have and always will be my favourite actor, so much talent in your craft, a born natural.

[@h.calvert3165]

You're so right. Nicholas Cage played his Oscar-winning part extremely well, but it's an appropriately one-note part. Dreyfuss has to age about 30 years, sing dance, go through a major character arc, & use Amerslan. How did he not win? 😲

[@nsasupporter7557]

He won an Oscar though, he won it for the Goodbye Girl in the 70s

[@martinpascoe7678]

my take on it is that the Movie wasnt that great, with respect...although yes many others have won for not so great movies@@h.calvert3165

[@ApoM]

This should have been 30 minutes long

[@EllisThings]

What about What About Bob? ?

[@MrOuchiez]

He's clearly far too drunk and pretentious to be "below" such roles... This was unbearable to watch.

[@flybeep1661]

What about it?

[@maxnoerenberg6370]

that was mentioned in another video here on YT...and he mentioned that Bill Murray back then was quite a drunk bully to him, back then!

[@Tom-qp6oh]

DOCTOR!!!!!!!!LEO!!!!!!!MARVIN!!!!!!!!!

[@HansDelbruck53]

What about What about What About Bob?

[@headlesssoldier]

As a 56 year old I love Dreyfuss. My childhood was watching Jaws and Close Encounters in the the theater. The wonder and awe these movies created, and they way he acted in them brought me into the movie on a personal level. The 70s was my golden age of movies and this man was the conduit to the greatness of the imagination and only a young person could experimence

[@ryandawley6587]

This is really the first time I've seen VF drop the ball. A career retrospective on Richard Dreyfuss cannot be complete without Mr. Holland's Opus.

[@danigotch123]

Why is no one watching this?? He’s a legend!

[@Mr3Machine]

Young 'uns these days dont know the name

[@mrsx7944]

I'm watching it.

[@thomsboys77]

@@Mr3Machine Then why aren’t the old people watching?

[@guywgane3]

I ran into him in Ohio, recently, when I went to drop off Props to a production that has David Arquette in it. To see him sitting there, I was star struck, and Ive been in the industry for 22 years.

[@mrsx7944]

Well did you speak to him??

[@guywgane3]

@@mrsx7944 of course!

[@mrsx7944]

@@guywgane3 was he nice?

[@guywgane3]

@@mrsx7944 very!

[@Qboro66]

Richard Dreyfuss is a really good guy... Back in the mid 90's, I asked him for an autograph near the corner of 44th Street and 7th Avenue and he chatted with me for a bit then went on his way.

[@xammas1245]

You skipped over American Graffiti????!

[@thomaskemer8109]

Yea, when he took that ride with Phayroes his career took off!!!

[@TheHollowBodiesBand]

They also skipped over American Graffiti with Harrison Ford. I wonder why.

[@shamammap8054]

The Good bye girl is a classic. Love Mr Dreyfus 💕

[@deeneroaabrildeagostoadici2689]

Jaws is a master piece of art, and brought and showed great actors, someone behind knew he was not sure perhaps but his heart never lied to him.

[@GiantMovieNerdtm]

One of my all time favorite actors. He reminds me of a lot of people I know and I love him for that. Also his voice always makes me happy

[@kevcatnip7589]

love that dreyfuss auditions for star wars clip on s w blu ray

[@oldiesfreek]

He was in so many great movies that this short video just couldn't accommodate and showcase all of them... Hats off to the man!

[@deltafay1981]

Miss Richard Dreyfuss...miss the 70's and 80's but feel so blessed to have been around then. Just watching the Goodbye Girl for the zillionth time.... great cast...ahh the golden years

[@52Weeks]

what a treat-- I could watch this series (and this particular actor) every day for the rest of my life

[@heathers8826]

What about Always?? He and Holly Hunter were stellar together.

[@chicagorob1643]

Love "Always" going to watch it tonight for July 4th holiday

[@kitano0]

He did another one with Holly called Once Around...their chemistry was great in that, too!

[@chippaflix]

oh i forgot about that one. so good.

[@mac_c]

Always was a great movie indeed.

[@shawnn7502]

Props. His best movie after Jaws.

[@angelmatos9143]

C'mon Richard, Moon Over Parador. Incredibly entertaining. Chemistry with Raul & Sonia was a gem.

[@diegolopezlira3267]

I love that movie. Great omission in this video

[@georgeheilman885]

I got to meet him last year at a convention and he was an absolute gentleman. Happy that my Blu-ray of Jaws has been signed by one of the three leads.

[@tkegal]

Wow! He's so much older than the last time I saw him. The Goodbye Girl is one of my all time favorite movies.

[@beeman2075]

Much respect to Mr Dreyfuss, I've grown up watching him on the screen and enjoying his acting, and it was great to listen to his anecdotes in this clip. He would be a fascinating man to have the chance to interview. The number of edit cuts in this clip are a little distracting though.

[@AIWomenWonderland]

Great interview, but I'm so tired of this kind of over editing. Seriously, couldn't they just put one camera on a tripod and let him talk? Does there have to be a cut every 3 seconds?

[@mowler8042]

He probably kept saying "cut"

[@mfbinc]

obviously edited for a different generation!

[@thomsboys77]

@@mfbinc OK Boomer

[@fflubadubb]

He's one of my favorites. It's hard to pic a favorite movie .That's a funny story about him yelling "cut" !

[@AdamBerin]

Down and out in Beverley Hills amd Stakeout...Stakeout!!!! Comonnnnn!!!

[@kamuelalee]

Nnnnnnnnooooooo!!!!

[@tiluriso]

True, 'Stakeout' is a great movie.

[@chiefscheider]

@@tiluriso inexplicably not on blu-ray, like Down and Out. Two of his "comeback" movies that are awesome. Tin Men, too!

[@CrisSelene]

I first saw him in The Goodbye Girl. I love the scene of his breakdown after he reads the review of the play

[@sahej6939]

Goodbye Girl is my favorite!

[@MM-xz5ig]

Richard Dreyfuss deserved more than 11 minutes. I would have loved to hear more. BTW, also loved him in Tin Men, and Nuts!

[@martinpascoe7678]

i will watch NUTS now thanks to your great comments, I have always avoided it

[@pocketsizeforyourtravelcon3325]

I loved him in Mr. Holland's Opus!

[@jeffc9673]

One of my top five of all time!

[@Gojitsugihashi9923]

he's one of the biggest highlights in one of my favorite classic movie "JAWS"

[@ericdodd7065]

Thank you sir. I grew up watching your career grow and wow, just wow. Thank you. Your on my top ten list always and forever.

[@NJEllxo]

He is literally my hero 😂❤️ could listen to him all day!

[@shabadoo24]

I can listen to his stories all day. Aging gracefully..

[@yeah1009]

LET IT RIDE!. that's all you need to see, classic!

[@Nagnullat]

So many people sleep on that movie. It's simply phenomenal! "I RESERVE THE RIGHT TO BET LORD BYRON!"

[@shaunpearson7905]

5:18 He basically says Kravitz was a bad film. I can't believe it; I love that film and Dreyfuss is fantastic in it.

[@milkcarton6654]

Yes i was gonna comment on that. Wth.

[@TheBaritoneCrooner]

This video should have been another 10 minutes longer while he explained more of his iconic roles like I don't know, Mr. Holland's Opus, What About Bob and Always?

[@ecj17cel]

I love this man!! He talked about my all time favorites.. The goodbye girl, jaws, and close encounters..so I'm satisfied!! Lol

[@organicskating]

So why didn't they talk about The Apprenticeship of Duddy Kravitz or Mr. Holland's Opus????

[@Univox68]

Love Richard Dreyfuss in everything he does. Jaws. Nuts.brilliant.

[@hendershot01]

How I wished he had talked about his character in Once Around! He made me appreciate that movie so much!

[@gambello1195]

The first time i hear of him but have seen many films of his. Better late than never.

[@SEPK09]

Would love to meet this guy, Jaws, Close encounters, Always, What about bob, Stakeout, Another Stakeout, need I say more.

[@SEPK09]

@David Goodfellow they were both good for there day, and even squared up to some of the trash today, and CGI rubbish Ewww.

[@williamburke1731]

I had the great pleasure to meet Mr. Dreyfuss several years ago at a sci-fi/ fantasy convention. He was a man of few words & slightly standoffish, but still a nice guy overall. He signed my "Close Encounters Of The Third Kind" poster, and even granted me a photo op with him.

[@chiefscheider]

One of my faves is Whose Life is it Anyway. Heartbreaking performance by RD

[@djanitatiana]

One of Richard's absolute best performances, his pinnacle in my estimation, is little know film called The Old Man who Read Love stories starring along with Tim Spall and Hugo Weaving directed by Australian Rolf De Heer. Powerful, subtle and very emotional, great story and brings all his great talent to bear.

[@Dogman6350]

I have long been a fan of Richard Dreyfuss & am grateful that I was able to be in the same movie as this acting genius. The movie was W. I played Skeeter. That said-should have included What About Bob?!

[@kevcatnip7589]

is it available anywhere??? great post

[@willnailer2118]

They left out all my favourites !!

[@jilliank6379]

No American Graffiti?!?!

[@r.r.1546]

He seems like he’d be an ideal dinner guest. Had a big crush on him as a kid, which is strange considering the fact that I also loved Eddie Vedder & Prince. He just seems so interesting.

[@thehighhopes5336]

Great actor. Stake out is still one of my favorites.

[@Rojokokomo]

I LOVE me some Richard Dreyfus! 🥰

[@kevinbrady6075]

Honest as the day is long.Thanks Richard!

[@doninvictoria]

He unjustly disses "Duddy Kravitz" . It's an early leading role and he's great in it. (Good movie, too.)

[@dustinheese]

Glad it had Close Encounters, but What About Bob? and Mr. Holland's Opus are classics and he is more known for those than many of those included.

[@Mark-fy9iu]

My son has a hearing impairment and I wear "Mr. Holland's Opus". I spent the entire time in the theater washroom during "Jaws", watched "Close Encounters of The Third Kind" a hundred times and donated a copy to the local library. If it wasn't for mom, I would have never seen "The Goodbye Girl". Without ever seeing a trailer I know "Daughter of the Wolf" is great, but I cannot go there.

[@Ryoufriggingserious]

I would love to see Richard in a Tarantino film. Amazing actor.

[@mckenna8663]

I don't think those two egos could fit into the same state.

[@nickm2483]

How could you miss out Stakeout? Such a funny film!

[@richardlehoux]

I love Dreyfus but I disagree with him for Jaws. It's full of great shots, some of them famous. Like the one with a zoom in on the face of the policeman on the beach. But I agree that the story is great.

[@BobPantsSpongeSquare97]

I think because of how stressed out he was during filming and how sure he felt it was going to fail, it stuck with him all these years and created his bias towards it despite it being seem by everyone else as being great

[@lyndoncmp5751]

@@BobPantsSpongeSquare97 He said in plenty of interviews how great Jaws was and the best film he was ever in.

[@BobPantsSpongeSquare97]

@@lyndoncmp5751 well yeah he doesnt want to really bad mouth the film but go watch Jaws: The Inside story which is an hour long documentary of the making of the film with the cast and crew. There several times dreyfus talks about how great an experience it was but how stressed out he was. Near the end he says how he was sure that the movie was going to fail because of how shooting days kept getting delayed and the budget was getting out of hand. After they wrapped filming he did an interview before the movie released where he tried throwing it under the bus but that it was universal's fault and not steven Spielbergs

[@chiefscheider]

@@BobPantsSpongeSquare97 The fact that Robert Shaw bullied him throughout the shoot didn't help, I'm sure.

[@BarryGGould]

i wouldve liked for him to touch a little on mr Holland's opus. such a great film. seriously underrated

[@Bob-yl9pm]

You were amazing in The Goodbye Girl!

[@timjay1859]

Is there a hidden door somewhere where I can get to see the rest of the interview? this is great, but Richard is one of my favourite actors and it would be nice to see more.

[@scorptarget]

I would pay good money to see a Jaws 5 starring Richard Dreyfuss! Heck even explore his time on the Aurora! 🙏🏼🐟

[@lyndoncmp5751]

He's still out of radio range.

[@chiefscheider]

The Aurora, what is that?

[@scorptarget]

Chief Scheider floating Asylum, pure research 18 months out at sea for shark athletics lol 🚢

[@MrFennmeista]

I remember quite a few of Richard's movies in my youth, Stand By Me, Me Holland's Opus, What About Bob. I hadn't looked him up in a while and was surprised to see how he'd aged. He is a legend and would hope to meet the man someday

[@anothermonday5664]

I can't believe they mentioned Let it Ride!! Made ya look. "I am not gambling...I...am winning!"

[@3jjffrsn]

I love Richard Dreyfuss! No BS!!

[@kilroy987]

"Don't just talk about it". Such better advice than "That's not a solid career choice." I had more people wanting me to go into business with them than people wanting to encourage me to continue my efforts.

[@rogerdunn3609]

Awww. I wanted his review of Mr. Holland's Opus! I've seen that movie a dozen times!

[@steveconn]

Just met him at the Las Cruces Film Festival. What an honor.

[@stevenmcwilliam6945]

Great sense of humour. Mr. Holland’s Opus needed a mention

[@garcia83viz]

My favorite actor, by far.. humble af. Would've been a star w/out Jaws. Mr. Hollands Opus is my fav. But yeah Jaws...!!!

[@timrandall9479]

One of my favorites!

[@kn6bst349]

Love this guy! Where are his other movies?

[@creepyinstigator]

Whose Life Is It Anyway? Mr. Hollands Opus are my favorite of his films, but most anything he does is exceptional.

[@SleepFan771]

Jaws, Close Encounters of the Third Kind, Stand by Me, and W. are amazing Dreyfuss roles!

[@wolframflorian]

So sad, he didn't talk about Mr. Hollands Opus. It's a shame, that this movie got so forgotten...

[@quentinbryantart5684]

Ok, to say there were films you didn't talk about is an understatement!

[@kikidee3204]

He is such a lovely actor I really believe in his characters he has got spark and I'm here for it lol x

[@craigjgomez]

While I agree about the omission of American Graffiti, the final edit of this program was in his hands. Maybe time constraints or maybe he didn't want it included. Hard to say. I would have thought that Mr. Holland's Opus and American Graffiti would rate high on the list so I'm puzzled they don't even show up at all.

[@Originella]

My dad did a film with Dreyfuss in 1980 called, "The Competition". Said he was the nicest, most wonderful guy, as were many people involved in the film. He did go on to say, however, that the female lead, Amy Irving, was not any of those things.

[@dukecraig2402]

In what capacity was your dad involved in the film? Actor? Crew? I'm asking you to drop his name I'm just curious what he did on those films.

[@Originella]

@@dukecraig2402 he was an actor in the film. His name is Adam Stern. He's a conductor of two orchestras in Seattle now.

[@chiefscheider]

@@Originella That's very cool. He does seem like a great guy. Interesting about Amy Irving, tho

[@Qtrademark]

He was great in “The Goodbye Girl” and “Close Encounters of the Third Kind”.

[@paulkitt5599]

I believe the actor they paid off for jaws was Timothy bottoms as much as I like Tim I'm glad they went with Dreyfuss

[@chiefscheider]

Spielberg also considered Jeff Bridges for the part. He really liked both of them in Last Picture Show.

[@stevenrodriguez3891]

Loved you in "What About Bob 1991"👍

[@spidermike3866]

One of my favorite actors, hate seeing him so old.

[@keith2o9]

I freaking love him as Matt Hooper in Jaws

[@chrisbauman2562]

😭🥺 I can't believe how old our idols are getting

[@Enr227]

Duddy Kravitz was remarkable rendition of Mordecai Richler’s novel, but I’m glad for him that he did American Graffiti and Jaws to jump out of art house into Hollywood

[@NOBODIES_XIII]

Close Encounters of the Third Kind is one of my favorite movies of all time

[@yournamehere6002]

Skipped Down and Out in Beverly Hills and Tin Men, not to mention American Graffiti and Mr. Holland's Opus.

[@FredPickett-q8z]

One of the best Actors We ever had.