Richard Hillman Biography: Age, Net Worth, Awards, Kids, Movies, Spouse, Height, Ethnicity, Death, Cause of Death

Richard Hillman, born Richard Hayes Hillman Jr., was an actor and writer who built his career through supporting roles in teen comedies and independent films during the late 1990s and early 2000s.

He gained widespread recognition after portraying Aaron, the arrogant boyfriend of Torrance Shipman, in the hit 2000 comedy Bring It On.

He also became known for memorable appearances in Detroit Rock City, Boys and Girls, and several television productions before his career was cut short by his death in 2009.

Richard Hillman
Wiki Facts & About Data
Real Name:	Richard Hayes Hillman Jr.
Stage Name:	Richard Hillman
Born:	December 13, 1974
Died:	June 27, 2009, Los Angeles County, California, United States
Place of Birth:	Los Angeles, California, United States
Nationality:	American
Ethnicity:	Caucasian
Height:	5 feet 11 inches (1.80 m)
Religion:	Christianity
Parents:	Richard Hillman Sr.
Siblings:	Christopher Hillman
Occupation:	Actor, Writer
Net Worth:	Estimated at $500,000

Early Life and Education

Richard Hayes Hillman Jr., who was born on December 13, 1974, passed away at the age of 34 in 2009. He grew up in Los Angeles, California, alongside his brother, Christopher Hillman.

His father, Richard Hillman Sr., was a film producer, exposing him to the entertainment industry from an early age, although the two later became estranged.

Hillman completed his early education in Los Angeles before pursuing acting instead of attending college.

He entered the entertainment industry as a young adult, learning through professional experience on film and television sets.

Personal Life

Richard Hillman remained private about his personal relationships throughout his life. He never married and did not have any children.

During the late 1990s, he was diagnosed with HIV, a condition he chose to keep largely out of the public eye while continuing to work as an actor.

He focused on his career and maintained a low-profile personal life until his passing.

Career

Richard Hillman began acting in the mid-1990s with roles in independent films, making his feature film debut in Men (1997).

He later appeared in television projects, including Running the Halls and Jack & Jill, before landing supporting roles in several Hollywood comedies.

His breakthrough came in 1999 with Detroit Rock City, followed by his best-known performance as Aaron in Bring It On (2000).

He also appeared in Boys and Girls, Mambo Café, and Legally Blonde before co-writing and starring in Teenage Caveman (2002). His final screen appearance came in The Best Ever the same year.

Awards

• Screen Actors Guild Award nomination for Outstanding Performance by a Cast in a Motion Picture for Bring It On (2001)

Net Worth

Richard Hillman’s net worth was estimated at approximately $500,000 at the time of his death.

He earned his income through acting, screenwriting, and appearances in feature films and television productions.

Death

Richard Hillman died on June 27, 2009, in Los Angeles County, California, at the age of 34. The Los Angeles County Medical Examiner ruled his death an accidental heroin overdose.

He was laid to rest in a private family ceremony and was survived by his brother and other close family members.

Filmography

• Men (1997)
• Greater Than a Tiger (1997)
• Girl (1998)
• Denial (1998)
• Charades (1998)
• Palmer’s Pick-Up (1999)
• Wildflowers (1999)
• Detroit Rock City (1999)
• Mambo Café (2000)
• Boys and Girls (2000)
• Bring It On (2000)
• Jack & Jill (2001)
• Legally Blonde (2001)
• Teenage Caveman (2002)
• The Best Ever (2002)