About
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...
Known for
SeinfeldSeries • 1989
Curb Your EnthusiasmSeries • 2000
CheersSeries • 1982
Miami ViceSeries • 1984
Hill Street BluesSeries • 1981
Mad About YouSeries • 1992
Night CourtSeries • 1984
St. ElsewhereSeries • 1982
DinosaursSeries • 1991
Scarecrow and Mrs. KingSeries • 1983
The Larry Sanders ShowSeries • 1992
Faerie Tale TheatreSeries • 1982
Bee MovieMovie • 2007
Tall Tales & LegendsSeries • 1985
Problem ChildMovie • 1990
ConeheadsMovie • 1993
AirheadsMovie • 1994
So I Married an Axe MurdererMovie • 1993
Young Doctors in LoveMovie • 1982
UHFMovie • 1989
The Ratings GameMovie • 1984
Faith, Hope & LoveMovie • 2019
Trial and ErrorMovie • 1997
Transylvania 6-5000Movie • 1985