Background
Benedis, Richard Albert was born on February 22, 1925 in New York City.
Benedis, Richard Albert was born on February 22, 1925 in New York City.
Student high school, Northport, New York.
Guitar soloist various radio stations with Arthur Godfrey, Paul Whiteman, Johnny Long, Les Elgart, New York City, 1943-1949, various television stations with Johnny Andrews, Cy Coleman, New York City, 1947-1949. Featured guitar soloist various theaters, television shows, clubs, hotels, tours with Xavier Cugat Orchestra, 1949-1951. Played in Broadway shows and Westbury Music Fair Fiddler on the Roof, Sweet Charity, Zorba the Greek, Jerry Lewis show, New York City, 1955-1981.
Guitarist various clubs, Long Island, since 1981.
Served with United States Army, 1943-1946. Member American Federation Musicians.
Son of Albert John and Florence (Cardiff) B. Divorced; children: Grant, Heidi.