Richard Linklater is an American filmmaker known for making films that explore themes of suburban culture and the effects of the passage of time.
Richard Linklater Biography
| Full Name | Richard Linklater |
| Nickname | Richard Linklater |
| Profession | Filmmaker |
| Date of Birth | 30 July 1960 |
| Age | 65 years old (as of 2025) |
| Birth Place | Houston, Texas, USA |
| Nationality | American |
| Gender | Male |
| Zodiac Sign | Leo |
| Ethnicity | White |
| Religion | Catholic |
| Social Media | Instagram X (Twitter) |
Education Qualification
| School | Huntsville High School, Huntsville, Texas Bellaire High School, Bellaire, Texas |
| College | Sam Houston State University, Huntsville, Texas |
| Education Qualification | College dropped out before graduation |
Richard Linklater Age
Richard Linklater was born on 30 July 1960 in Houston, Texas, United States. He is 65 years old as of 2025, and his zodiac sign is Leo.
Relationships And More
| Marital Status | Married |
| Affairs/Girlfriend | Christina |
| Spouse/Wife | Christian Harrison |
| Children | Three, including Lorelei |
Richard Linklater Family
| Father’s Name | Charles W. Linklater III |
| Mother’s Name | Diane Margaret (Krieger) |
| Brother’s Name | Susan Linklater |
| Sister’s Name | Tricia Linklater |
Richard Linklater Movies
- 1988 – It’s Impossible to Learn to Plow by Reading Books
- 1990 – Slacker
- 1995 – Before Sunrise
- 1998 – The Newton Boys
- 2001 – Waking Life
- 2003 – School of Rock
- 2005 – Bad News Bears
- 2009 – Me and Orson Welles
- 2011 – Bernie
- 2014 – Boyhood
- 2016 – Everybody Wants Some!
- 2019 – Where’d You Go, Bernadette
- 2023 – Hit Man
- 2025 – Blue Moon
- TBA – Morrily We Roll Along.
Richard Linklater Height And Weight
| Height (approx) | In centimeters – 175 cm In meters – 1.75 m In feet & inches – 5’8” |
| Weight (approx) | In kilograms – 75 kg In pounds – 166 lbs |
| Eye Colour | Brown |
| Hair Colour | Brown |
Richard Linklater Net Worth
| Net Worth (approx) | $8 million (as of 2025) |
| Annual Income (approx) | $100,000 |
| Salary (approx) | None |
| Income Source | Film production, endorsement, investment, etc. |
Some Lesser Facts About Richard Linklater
- Richard Linklater was born and raised in Houston, Texas, to Diane and Charles W. Linklater.
- He attended Huntsville High School in Huntsville, and graduated from Bellaire High School in Bellaire, Texas.
- At Huntsville, he played football coached by Joe Clements as a backup quarterback.
- He used his savings to buy a super-8 camera, a projector, and editing equipment moving to Austin, Texas.
- He dropped out of Sam Houston State University to work on an oil rig off the coast of the Gulf of Mexico.
- His wife, Christina, and his daughter Lorelei, both portrayed Samantha in Boyhood.
- In 2015, he was included in Time magazine’s annual list of the 100 most influential people in the world.
- He is known for his films, mainly revolving around suburban culture and the effects of time passing.
- He lives in Austin, Texas, and refuses to live or work in Hollywood for any extended period of time.
- Since the early 20s, Richard Linklater has been a vegetarian.
- He directed the action romantic comedy Hit Man starring Glen Powell and Adria Arjona.
FAQ:
How old is Richard Linklater?
Richard Linklater is 60 years old, as of 2025.
Who is Richard Linklater’s wife?
Richard Linklater is married to Christina Harrison.
What is Richard Linklater’s net worth?
As of 2025, Richard Linklater has a net worth of $8 million.