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Michael Richards

  • Birthplace: Culver City, California, USA
  • Birthday: July 24, 1949

For some actors, creating a timeless character who ends up so universally beloved; so undeniably unique, that no one can imagine another actor in that part, would be a dream realized. For other actors, becoming too connected in the public conscience with said character and having that formidable shadow loom over every future project, could be a frustrating battle with the past and the fans who simply can not let it go. Few television actors – save Carroll O’Connor, Lucille Ball, Henry Winkler, et al – have experienced this type of blessin…more

Credits

Actor
Producer
Writer

Career Milestones

  • 2009

    Re-teamed with "Seinfeld" co-creator, Larry David, and the other three principal "Seinfeld" cast members, to appear as himself on several episodes of David's HBO series, "Curb Your Enthusiasm"

  • 2007

    Voiced the character Bud Ditchwater in the animated film, "Bee Movie"; film was produced, written by and starred Jerry Seinfeld

  • 2003

    Played mobster Jonathan Brewster in "Arsenic and Old Lace" at the Strand Theatre in London

  • 2000

    Returned to series TV headlining the short-lived NBC sitcom, "The Michael Richards Show"; also penned episodes

  • 1997

    Starred as a bumbling lawyer in the comedy feature "Trial and Error"

Awards

  • 1998

    Screen Actors Guild Award: Outstanding Performance by an Ensemble in a Comedy Series

  • 1997

    Emmy Award: Outstanding Supporting Actor in a Comedy Series

  • 1997

    Screen Actors Guild Award: Outstanding Performance by an Ensemble in a Comedy Series

  • 1995

    Screen Actors Guild Award: Outstanding Performance by an Ensemble in a Comedy Series

  • 1994

    Emmy Award: Outstanding Supporting Actor in a Comedy Series

Upcoming Appearances

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