Richard started his career during his adolescence as a local performer. After a decade of hard work, he eventually established himself with a notable album Ringo which is his collaboration with former Beatles member, Ringo Starr.
Perry also worked with Ray Charles on My World and reunited with Carly Simon with whom he had worked during the start of his career. His 1993 album My World ranked 145 on the Billboard 200 list. Besides, 1968 album, God Bless Tiny Tim where he worked as a producer for Reprise artist Tiny Tim ranked 7th on the Billboard. Richard earns wide recognition and wealth in his career by his notable work and is the recipient of Grammy Trustees Award and Academy of Country Music Award for Single Record of the year.
Moving towards his personal life, Richard Perry married to Rebecca Broussard but the couple divorced after a year. He was also involved in an affair with Linda Fonda and Jane Fonda. Jane and Perry split after eight years of an affair.
Regarding his nationality and ethnicity, Richard is a White-American. He earns a handsome amount of money from his career. Being producer he has released several albums to this date most of which were declared hits. He owns $7 million mansion which ensures his high living standard. It is estimated that his current Net worth is around $1 Billion.