- Known For
- Acting
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- Place of Birth
- Vancouver, British Columbia, Canada
Michael Karl Richards
Michael Karl Richards is a Canadian-born actor and writer known for his ability to find humanity, even in unlikable characters. His work spans more than two decades across stage and screen, marked by emotional depth, quiet intensity, and a grounded presence that resonates in a wide range of roles. The only child of novelist Linda L. Richards, Michael was raised in both British Columbia and California. He trained at the Neighborhood Playhouse in New York City, where he built the foundation for his lifelong commitment to the craft. On screen, he has appeared in series such as The Flash and Supernatural, as well as in feature films including Roland Emmerich's 2012 and the cult thriller Even Lambs Have Teeth. A passionate theatre artist, Michael starred in the acclaimed one-man show Thom Pain (based on nothing) by Will Eno, produced by 1000 Faces Theatre Group, which he co-founded to suppo…
Filmography
movieRemarkably Bright Creatures
2026 · Will
movieDevil on Campus: The Larry Ray Story
2024 · David
movieRe:Uniting
2023 · Ben
tvThe Irrational
2023 · David
movieThe Mother
2023 · Zoe's Adopted Dad
tvSo Help Me Todd
2022 · Dominic Kimble
movieOpen by Christmas
2021 · Jeremy
movieSweet Autumn
2020 · Jonathan Richardson
movieYou're Bacon Me Crazy
2020 · Tim
movieHearts of Winter
2020 · Joel
movieRuby Herring Mysteries: Her Last Breath
2019 · Nick
movieGates of Paradise
2019 · Logan Stonewall
movieOverboard
2018 · Rich Client
movieConcrete Evidence: A Fixer Upper Mystery
2017 · Brad Jones
tvTravelers
2016 · Dale
tvChesapeake Shores
2016 · Wes Winters
movieBridal Wave
2015 · Ames
movieEven Lambs Have Teeth
2015 · Jason
movieAutumn Dreams
2015 · Joe
movieText to Kill
2015 · John
tvThe Flash
2014 · Paulson, Cop
movieSigned, Sealed, Delivered
2013 · Cameron
movieHarvey's Dream
2012 · Frank Freidmans
movieThe Big Year
2011 · Vicki's Fiancée (uncredited)
movieBringing Ashley Home
2011 · Toby
tvFairly Legal
2011 · Sam Balfus
movieLying to Be Perfect
2010 · Josh
tvV
2009 · Will Lerner
tvStargate Universe
2009 · Major Peterson
tvFringe
2008 · Translucent Man
movieMaking Mr. Right
2008 · Sean
tvSupernatural
2005 · Doug Kontos
tvThe Twilight Zone
2002 · Orderly
tvSmallville
2001 · William Tate, Reporter
tvStargate SG-1
1997 · Guardsman