- Known For
- Acting
- Born
- July 24, 1949
- Place of Birth
- Culver City, Los Angeles, California, USA
Michael Richards
Michael Anthony Richards (born July 24, 1949) is an American actor, comedian, writer and television producer, best known for his portrayal of the eccentric Cosmo Kramer on the television sitcom Seinfeld. Richards began his career as a stand up comedian, first stepping into a national spotlight when he was featured on Billy Crystal's first cable TV special. He went on to become a series regular on ABC's Fridays. Prior to Seinfeld, he made numerous guest appearances on a variety of television shows including Cheers, Night Court, Miami Vice and St. Elsewhere. His film credits include So I Married an Axe Murderer, Airheads, Young Doctors in Love, Problem Child, Coneheads and UHF. During the run of Seinfeld, he made a guest appearance in Mad About You. After Seinfeld, Richards starred in his own sitcom, The Michael Richards Show, which lasted less than one season. After his series was cance…
Filmography
movieFaith, Hope & Love
2019 · Daddy Hogwood
tvKirstie
2013 · Frank Baxter
tvComedians in Cars Getting Coffee
2012 · Self
tvKirstie Alley's Big Life
2010
movieBee Movie
2007 · Bud Ditchwater (voice)
movieThe Seinfeld Story
2004 · Self
movieSeinfeld: How It Began
2004 · Self/Cosmo Kramer
movieKramer vs. Kramer: Kenny to Cosmo
2004 · Self
tvV Graham Norton
2002 · Self
movieDavid Copperfield
2001 · Wilkins Micawber
tvDavid Copperfield
2000 · Wilkins Micawber
tvThe Michael Richards Show
2000 · Vic Nardozza, Executive Producer, Creator
tvCurb Your Enthusiasm
2000 · Michael Richards
movieRedux Riding Hood
1997 · The Wolf (voice)
movieTrial and Error
1997 · Richard Rietti
movieLondon Suite
1996 · Mark Ferris
movieEllen's Energy Adventure
1996 · Caveman discovering fire (uncredited)
movieUnstrung Heroes
1995 · Danny Lidz
movieAirheads
1994 · Doug Beech
tvLate Night with Conan O'Brien
1993 · Self - Guest
movieSo I Married an Axe Murderer
1993 · Obituary Employee
movieConeheads
1993 · Motel Clerk
tvMad About You
1992 · Cosmo Kramer
tvThe Larry Sanders Show
1992 · Michael Richards
tvDinosaurs
1991 · Director (voice)
movieProblem Child
1990 · Martin Beck
movieUHF
1989 · Stanley Spadowski
tvSeinfeld
1989 · Cosmo Kramer
tvLIVE with Kelly and Mark
1988 · Self - Guest
movieChoice Chance Control
1988 · Victor Loudon
Marblehead Manor
tvMarblehead Manor
1987 · Rick
movieJonathan Winters: On the Ledge
1987
tvFresno
1986 · 2nd Henchman
tvSidekicks
1986
movieWhoops Apocalypse
1986 · Lacrobat
movieDarlin' Clementine
1986 · Sneaky Pete
movieTransylvania 6-5000
1985 · Fejos
tvTall Tales & Legends
1985 · Sneaky Pete
movieThe Ratings Game
1984 · Sal
tvMiami Vice
1984 · Pagone
moviePinocchio
1984 · Vince
tvNight Court
1984 · Eugene Sleighbough
movieThe House of God
1984 · Dr. Pinkus
tvScarecrow and Mrs. King
1983
movieHerndon
1983
tvSt. Elsewhere
1982 · Bill Wolf
tvCheers
1982 · Eddie Gordon
movieThe Tale of the Frog Prince
1982 · King Geoffrey
tvFaerie Tale Theatre
1982 · King Geoffrey, Vince
movieYoung Doctors in Love
1982 · Malamud Callahan
tvHill Street Blues
1981
tvFridays
1980 · Self
movieBlack and White: Uptight
1969
tvThe Tonight Show Starring Johnny Carson
1962 · Self