All information has been collected by author Tatyana Scandrick from Lennoxmag.com.
Key Facts
| Category | Details |
|---|---|
| Birth | December 26, 1914; most records cite Titusville, PA (some note Bradford, PA discrepancy) |
| Death | April 30, 1993, Pasadena, California |
| Career | U.S. Army officer (WWII veteran); licensed pharmacist |
| Net Worth | Not publicly documented |
| Notable Family | Sally Field (daughter, Academy Award–winning actress); Richard D. Field (son, physicist) |
Early Life
Most genealogical documents locate Richard Dryden Field’s birth in Titusville, Pennsylvania, however one source lists Bradford. Born to Fleet Folsom Field and Jane Elizabeth Field (née Fox), he had three siblings. He was active in the dramatic club in high school, indicating early artistic aspirations.
| Detail | Information |
|---|---|
| Date of Birth | December 26, 1914 |
| Primary Birthplace | Titusville, Crawford County, Pennsylvania |
| Alternate Birthplace | Bradford, McKean County, Pennsylvania (discrepancy noted) |
| Parents | Fleet Folsom Field (father); Jane Elizabeth Field, possibly née Fox (mother) |
| Siblings | Robert Eugene Field; Marjorie Betty Jane Field; Jeanne Elizabeth Grenadino |
| High School | Active member of the dramatic club; no professional acting pursued |
Career
Richard Dryden Field worked civilianly and in the military. Veteran status was earned by his honorable WWII Army service. His family was financially secure once he became a pharmacist after the military.
| Aspect | Details |
|---|---|
| Military Service | Commissioned officer in U.S. Army during WWII; recognized as a veteran |
| Branch | United States Army |
| Pharmacy Career | Licensed pharmacist; specific workplace and tenure not publicly documented |
| Professional Impact | Provided stable income and community health services |
| Public Records | Limited; exact ranks, postings, and pharmacy practice locations are not widely documented |
Net Worth
Richard Dryden Field keeps his finances private. While his military officer and pharmacist positions undoubtedly afforded a middle-class lifestyle, there are no available estimates of his net worth. The lack of data is usual for non-celebrity professions of his time.
| Metric | Status |
|---|---|
| Estimated Net Worth | Not publicly documented |
| Financial Records | No available public filings or disclosures |
| Income Sources | Military pension; income from pharmacy practice |
| Lifestyle | Middle‐class; supported family of five |
Family Members
Stars and scientists in Richard Dryden Field’s family reflect his Hollywood and academic roots. Two of his children from his first marriage became famous. After remarrying, he kept family life private.
| Relation | Name & Notability |
|---|---|
| Daughter | Sally Field – Academy Award–winning actress, known for Norma Rae and Places in the Heart |
| Son | Richard D. Field – Emeritus physics professor at University of Florida; co-developer of the Field-Feynman model |
| First Wife | Margaret Field – Film and TV actress in the 1950s, appeared in The Man from Planet X |
| Second Wife | Peggy Eileen Walker – Married in 1955; limited public information |
| Other Relatives | Marjorie Betty Jane Field – Dance teacher; Robert Eugene Field and Jeanne Elizabeth Grenadino – private lives |
FAQ
Who was Richard Dryden Field?
USA’s Richard Dryden Field. Wartime Army officer and pharmacist, father of actress Sally Field and scientist Richard D. Field.
When and where was he born?
He was born December 26, 1914, perhaps in Titusville, Pennsylvania, while some sources suggest Bradford.
What did he do professionally?
He supported his family as a licensed pharmacist after serving in the Army during WWII.
What is known about his family?
His first wife was actress Margaret Field, and his children are Academy Award-winning actress Sally Field and particle physics academic Richard D. Field.
Is his net worth publicly known?
He never reported his finances as a private person with non-celebrity jobs.
