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Richard Carpenter
(1946-)
American, Musician
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married since 19 May 1984
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Richard Lynn Carpenter (born October 15, 1946) is an American musician, record producer, songwriter, and music arranger, who formed half of the sibling duo The Carpenters alongside his sister Karen. He has had numerous roles including record producer, arranger, pianist, keyboardist, lyricist, and composer, as well as joining with Karen on harmony vocals. He has had a minor acting career, beginning with his cameo in the Karen Carpenter Story.

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Born Richard Lynn Carpenter
15 October 1946 (age 78)
Grace-New Haven Hospital (now called Yale-New Haven Hospital), New Haven, Connecticut, USA
Zodiac Libra
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Married · 19 May 1984
5 children
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  • Kristi Lynn
    Kristi Lynn info 1st child with Mary Carpenter Female b. 17 Aug 1987 Age: 37 1987- Celebrity Baby
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  • Traci Tatum
    Traci Tatum info 2nd child with Mary Carpenter Female b. 25 Jul 1989 Age: 35 1989- Celebrity Baby
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  • Mindi Karen
    Mindi Karen info 3rd child with Mary Carpenter Female b. 7 Jul 1992 Age: 32 1992- Celebrity Baby
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  • Colin Paul
    Colin Paul info 4th child with Mary Carpenter Male b. 1998 Age: 27 1998- Celebrity Baby
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  • Taylor Mary
    Taylor Mary info 5th child with Mary Carpenter Female b. 2000 Age: 25 2000- Celebrity Baby
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  • Harold Carpenter
    Harold Carpenter · Father · 1908-1988 · American, Personality info
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  • Agnes Carpenter
    Agnes Carpenter · Mother · 1915-1996 · American, Personality info
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Agnes Carpenter and Harold Carpenter
Agnes Carpenter and Harold Carpenter · m. 1935

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  • Karen Carpenter
    Karen Anne Carpenter · Younger Sister · 1950-1983 · American singer and drummer info
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