Other credits includeThe Apprenticeship of Duddy Kravitz, Down and Out in Beverly Hills,andWhat About Bob?

That year Dreyfuss beat out Woody Allen, who was nominated forManhattan, and John Travolta forSaturday Night Fever.

Dreyfuss notched a second Best Actor Oscar nomination in 1995 for his performance in Stephen HereksMr.

The actor Richard Dreyfuss.

Richard Dreyfuss.Innovative Artists.

The films ensemble cast included Glenne Headly, Jay Thomas, and William H. Macy.

More recently, Dreyfuss starred opposite Blythe Danner in ABCs 2016 miniseriesMadoff.

He can also be seen in the Sunset Pictures biopicSweetwater, which hit theaters last weekend.

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In addition to his acting, Dreyfuss is also a writer and activist.

His bookOne Thought Scares Mewas published last year.