Richard Fleischer was an American film director born on December 8, 1916, in Brooklyn, New York. He was known for his work in various genres, including adventure, drama, and science fiction. Some of his notable films include 20,000 Leagues Under the Sea, The Boston Strangler, and Soylent Green. Fleischer's career spanned several decades, and he was recognized for his ability to adapt literary works into successful films. He was the son of the famous animator Max Fleischer, which influenced his early interest in filmmaking. Richard Fleischer passed away on March 25, 2021.