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Richard Lewis (II)

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Richard Philip Lewis was born on June 29, 1947 in Brooklyn, New York City and raised in Englewood, New Jersey. He went to Dwight Morrow High School (where John Travolta went a few years later). He graduated from Ohio State University in 1969 with a degree in marketing and communications. He wrote an ad copy in New Jersey while also writing jokes for comedians such as Morty Gunty... See full bio »

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2012 Vamps
Danny
 
2011 Pound Puppies (TV series)
Buddy
– Rebel Without a Collar (2011) … Buddy (voice)
 
2000-2011 Curb Your Enthusiasm (TV series)
Richard Lewis
– Vow of Silence (2011) … Richard Lewis
– The Smiley Face (2011) … Richard Lewis
– The Safe House (2011) … Richard Lewis
– The Bare Midriff (2009) … Richard Lewis
– Vehicular Fellatio (2009) … Richard Lewis
See all 27 episodes »
 
2011 Lewis on Film: The Oscar Edition (short)
 
2009-2010 'Til Death (TV series)
Miles Tunnicliff
– The Baby (2010) … Miles Tunnicliff
– Joy's Mom (2010) … Miles Tunnicliff
– Eddie's Book (2009) … Miles Tunnicliff
 
2010 Funny or Die Presents... (TV series)
Shades
– Episode #1.10 (2010) … Shades (voice)
 
2009 The Cleaner (TV series)
Henry
– Trick Candles (2009) … Henry
 
2008 Law & Order: Special Victims Unit (TV series)
Sportsman Larry
– Closet (2008) … Sportsman Larry (voice)
 
2007 BelzerVizion (short)
Richard Lewis
 
2006 Everybody Hates Chris (TV series)
Kris
– Everybody Hates Kris (2006) … Kris
 
2006 The Simpsons (TV series)
Golem
– Treehouse of Horror XVII (2006) … Golem (voice)
 
2005 George Lopez (TV series)
Phillip Nickleson
– George Finds Therapy Benny-ficial (2005) … Phillip Nickleson
 
2005 Las Vegas (TV series)
Stan
– Fake the Money and Run (2005) … Stan
 
2005 Confessions of an Action Star
Richard Lewis
 
2004 The Plug Lady (video)
Burt
 
2004 Stephen King's Dead Zone (TV series)
Jack Jericho
– The Cold Hard Truth (2004) … Jack Jericho
 
2002-2004 7th Heaven (TV series)
Rabbi Richard Glass
– The Anniversary (2004) … Rabbi Richard Glass
– When Bad Conversations Happen to Good People (2004) … Rabbi Richard Glass
– I Wasn't Expecting That! (2003) … Rabbi Richard Glass
– Peer Pressure (2002) … Rabbi Richard Glass
– Holy War: Part 2 (2002) … Rabbi Richard Glass
See all 9 episodes »
 
2004 Two and a Half Men (TV series)
Stan
– I Can't Afford Hyenas (2004) … Stan
 
2003 Alias (TV series)
Mitchell Yaeger
– A Dark Turn (2003) … Mitchell Yaeger
 
2002 Presidio Med (TV series)
Francis Weinod
– Once Upon a Family (2002) … Francis Weinod
 
1999 Larry David: Curb Your Enthusiasm (TV movie)
Richard Lewis
 
1999 V.I.P. (TV series)
Ronald Zane
– Big Top Val (1999) … Ronald Zane
 
1999 Game Day
Steve Adler
 
1999 Hercules (TV series)
Neurosis
– Hercules and the Tiff on Olympus (1999) … Neurosis
 
1998 Rude Awakening (TV series)
Harve Schwartz
– The Cheese Stands Alone (1998) … Harve Schwartz
– TV Mom (1998) … Harve Schwartz
– Lucky for Me Her Breast Exploded (1998) … Harve Schwartz
– Don't Fuck the Stripper (1998) … Harve Schwartz
– Three Dykes and You're Out (1998) … Harve Schwartz
See all 6 episodes »
 
1997-1998 Hiller and Diller (TV series)
Neil Diller
– Jeanie Gets a Job (1998) … Neil Diller
– Smart Guy (1998) … Neil Diller
– The Cliffy Dukay Show (1997) … Neil Diller
– Christmas/Hanukkah (1997) … Neil Diller
– Thankless-Giving (1997) … Neil Diller
See all 13 episodes »
 
1997 Hugo Pool
Chick Chicalini
 
1997 Dr. Katz, Professional Therapist (TV series)
Richard
– Undercover (1997) … Richard (voice)
 
1997 The Maze
Markov
 
1997 Happily Ever After: Fairy Tales for Every Child (TV series)
Old Beggar
– The Golden Goose (1997) … Old Beggar (voice)
 
1996 A Weekend in the Country (TV movie)
Bobby Stein
 
1996 The Elevator
Phil Milowski
 
1995 Leaving Las Vegas
Peter
 
1995 Drunks
Jim
 
1995 A.J.'s Time Travelers (TV series)
Edgar Allan Poe
– Edgar Allan Poe (1995) … Edgar Allan Poe
 
1994 Tales from the Crypt (TV series)
Vern
– Whirlpool (1994) … Vern
 
1994 Wagons East
Phil Taylor
 
1993 Daddy Dearest (TV series)
Steven Mitchell
– Thanks, But No Thanks (1993) … Steven Mitchell
– American We (1993) … Steven Mitchell
– The Tortoise and the Scare (1993) … Steven Mitchell
– Mount St. Helen (1993) … Steven Mitchell
– Mother Love (1993) … Steven Mitchell
See all 13 episodes »
 
1993 Robin Hood: Men in Tights
Prince John
 
1993 The Larry Sanders Show (TV series)
Richard Lewis
– Life Behind Larry (1993) … Richard Lewis (uncredited)
 
1993 Tribeca (TV series)
Joseph
– Stepping Back (1993) … Joseph
 
1992 The Danger of Love: The Carolyn Warmus Story (TV movie)
Edward Sanders
 
1989-1992 Anything But Love (TV series)
Marty Gold
– Marty Walks (1992) … Marty Gold
– The Waiting (1992) … Marty Gold
– Tryst and Shout (1992) … Marty Gold
– Angst for the Memories (1992) … Marty Gold
– Catherine Honey, I'm Home (1992) … Marty Gold
See all 56 episodes »
 
1992 Once Upon a Crime...
Julian Peters
 
1989 That's Adequate
Pimples Lapedes
 
1988 Tattingers (TV series)
Longo
– Death and Taxis (1988) … Longo
 
1988 The Wrong Guys
Richard Lewis
 
1987 CBS Summer Playhouse (TV series)
Joey
– King of the Building (1987) … Joey
 
1987 Harry (TV series)
Richard Breskin
– The Great Rat Race (1987) … Richard Breskin
– This Is the Army, Mr. Porschak (1987) … Richard Breskin
– How Do You Solve a Problem Like Nurse Duckett? (1987) … Richard Breskin
– Meet Mr. Porschak (1987) … Richard Breskin
– Harry's Big Night (1987) … Richard Breskin
See all 7 episodes »
 
1986 Riptide (TV series)
Andrew Fitzsimmons Carlton III
– The Wedding Bell Blues (1986) … Andrew Fitzsimmons Carlton III
 
1985 Temporary Insanity (TV movie)
 
1980 House Calls (TV series)
Dr. Prometheus / Leon
– The Phantom of Kensington (1980) … Dr. Prometheus/Leon
 
1977 Diary of a Young Comic (TV movie)
Billy Goldstein/Gondola
 
Show ShowWriter (8 titles)
2001 Laughing Out Loud: America's Funniest Comedians (video)
 
1997 Richard Lewis: The Magical Misery Tour (TV movie)
 
1990 Richard Lewis: I'm Doomed (TV movie)
 
1988 The I'm Exhausted Concert (TV movie)
 
1985 The Richard Lewis 'I'm in Pain' Concert (TV documentary)
 
1983 An Evening at the Improv (TV series)
– Episode #1.11 (1983) (writer)
 
1981 House Calls (TV series)
– Son of Emergency (1981) (written by)
– Have Peckler, Will Travel (1981) (written by)
 
1977 Diary of a Young Comic (TV movie)
 
Show ShowSelf (87 titles)
1996-2013 American Masters (TV series documentary)
Himself
– Mel Brooks: Make a Noise (2013) … Himself
– Nichols and May: Take Two (1996) … Himself
 
2012 Late Night with Jimmy Fallon (TV series)
Himself - Guest
– Episode #1.833 (2012) … Himself - Guest
 
2012 Excavating the 2000 Year Old Man (documentary short)
Himself
 
2012 Sunset Strip (documentary)
Himself
 
2011 Method to the Madness of Jerry Lewis (TV documentary)
Himself
 
2008-2011 The Late Late Show with Craig Ferguson (TV series)
Himself / Himself - Guest
– Episode #8.82 (2011) … Himself - Guest
– Episode #6.79 (2010) … Himself
– Episode #5.78 (2009) … Himself
– Episode #4.292 (2008) … Himself
 
2011 The Green Room with Paul Provenza (TV series)
Himself
– Episode #2.5 (2011) … Himself
 
2011 Looking for Lenny (documentary)
Himself
 
2011 Unite for Japan (short)
Himself
 
1996-2011 The Daily Show with Jon Stewart (TV series)
Himself
– Richard Lewis (2011) … Himself
– Richard Lewis (2008) … Himself
– Richard Lewis (2004) … Himself
– Richard Lewis (2003) … Himself
– Richard Lewis (2002) … Himself
See all 15 episodes »
 
2010 Curb: The Discussion (TV series)
Himself
– Mel's Offer … Himself
 
2010 25 Things You Didn't Know About Curb Your Enthusiasm (TV documentary)
Himself
 
2005-2010 The View (TV series)
Himself
– Episode dated 24 March 2010 (2010) … Himself
– Episode dated 14 January 2009 (2009) … Himself
– Episode dated 17 October 2008 (2008) … Himself
– Episode dated 25 April 2008 (2008) … Himself
– Episode dated 5 September 2005 (2005) … Himself
 
2009 The Tonight Show with Conan O'Brien (TV series)
Himself
– Episode #1.61 (2009) … Himself
 
2009 Make 'Em Laugh: The Funny Business of America (TV series documentary)
Himself - Comedian / Himself
– Never Give a Sucker an Even Break: The Wiseguys (2009) … Himself - Comedian
– Honey, I'm Home!: Breadwinners & Homemakers (2009) … Himself
– Would Ya Hit a Guy with Glasses?: Nerds, Jerks & Oddballs (2009) … Himself - Comedian
 
1995-2008 Late Night with Conan O'Brien (TV series)
Himself
– Episode dated 14 October 2008 (2008) … Himself
– Episode dated 7 September 2005 (2005) … Himself
– Episode dated 15 January 2004 (2004) … Himself
– Episode dated 15 May 2003 (2003) … Himself
– Episode dated 23 April 1998 (1998) … Himself
See all 7 episodes »
 
1993-2008 Late Show with David Letterman (TV series)
Himself / Himself - Guest
– Episode #15.104 (2008) … Himself - Guest
– Episode dated 12 October 2004 (2004) … Himself
– Episode dated 28 February 1997 (1997) … Himself
– Episode #1.6 (1993) … Himself - Guest
 
2006-2008 Howard Stern on Demand (TV series)
Himself
– Richard Lewis (2008) … Himself
– Richard Lewis Gets Upset (2006) … Himself
 
2008 Biography (TV series documentary)
– Sam Kinison (2008)
 
2007 Mr. Warmth: The Don Rickles Project (documentary)
Himself
 
2007 The World's Greatest Comedy Characters (TV movie)
Himself
 
2007 All About Anything But Love (video short)
Himself
 
2006 History of Curb Your Enthusiasm: So Far (video documentary short)
Himself / Richard Lewis
 
2006 History of Curb Your Enthusiasm: Even Further (video documentary short)
Himself
 
2006 The Drug Years (TV mini-series documentary)
Himself
– Teenage Wasteland (2006) … Himself
– Just Say No! … Himself
 
2005 Mantle (TV documentary)
Himself
 
2005 The Daily Buzz (TV series)
Himself
– Episode dated 10 June 2005 (2005) … Himself
 
2005 E! True Hollywood Story (TV series documentary)
Himself
– John Ritter (2005) … Himself
 
2005 The Comedians' Comedian (TV documentary)
Himself
 
2005 The Aristocrats (documentary)
Himself
 
2004 The Best Damn Sports Show Period (TV series)
Himself
– Episode dated 22 December 2004 (2004) … Himself
 
2003-2004 Dinner for Five (TV series)
Himself / Himself - Special Guest
– Episode #3.2 (2004) … Himself
– Episode #2.2 (2003) … Himself - Special Guest
 
2004 Comedy Central Presents: 100 Greatest Stand-Ups of All Time (TV mini-series)
Himself - Panelist/#45
 
2004 When Stand-Up Comics Ruled the World (TV documentary)
Himself
 
2003 Heroes of Jewish Comedy (TV mini-series documentary)
Himself
 
2000-2002 Hollywood Squares (TV series)
Himself
– Episode dated 8 March 2002 (2002) … Himself
– Episode dated 7 March 2002 (2002) … Himself
– Episode dated 6 March 2002 (2002) … Himself
– Episode dated 5 March 2002 (2002) … Himself
– Episode dated 4 March 2002 (2002) … Himself
See all 25 episodes »
 
2001 5th Annual Prism Awards (TV movie)
Himself - Host
 
1994-2001 Howard Stern (TV series)
Himself
– Episode dated 15 February 2001 (2001) … Himself
– Episode dated 15 April 1997 (1997) … Himself
– Episode dated 25 January 1996 (1996) … Himself
– Episode dated 29 March 1995 (1995) … Himself
– Episode dated 21 December 1994 (1994) … Himself
 
2001 The Howard Stern Radio Show (TV series)
Himself
– Episode dated 10 February 2001 (2001) … Himself
 
1993-2001 The Tonight Show with Jay Leno (TV series)
Himself
– Episode #9.5 (2001) … Himself
– Episode dated 30 May 1997 (1997) … Himself
– Episode dated 6 December 1996 (1996) … Himself
– Episode #4.191 (1996) … Himself
– Episode #4.91 (1996) … Himself
See all 8 episodes »
 
2000 MADtv (TV series)
Himself
– Episode #6.9 (2000) … Himself
 
1998 Celebrity Profile (TV series documentary)
Himself
– Jamie Lee Curtis … Himself
 
1998 The Roseanne Show (TV series)
Himself
– Episode #1.53 (1998) … Himself
 
1997 Richard Lewis & Keven Nealons Top 10 Picks (TV movie)
Himself - Host
 
1997 Politically Incorrect (TV series)
Himself
– Episode dated 11 February 1997 (1997) … Himself
 
1997 Richard Lewis: The Magical Misery Tour (TV movie)
Himself
 
1996 The Rosie O'Donnell Show (TV series)
Himself
– Episode dated 12 December 1996 (1996) … Himself
 
1996 Comedy Club Superstars (TV documentary)
Himself
 
1995 Comic Relief VII (TV special documentary)
Himself
 
1995 Dennis Miller Live (TV series)
Himself
– What Men Want (1995) … Himself
 
1995 A Comedy Salute to Andy Kaufman (TV documentary)
Himself
 
1994 Showbiz Today (TV series)
Himself
– Episode dated 24 August 1994 (1994) … Himself
– Episode dated 23 August 1994 (1994) … Himself
 
1993 The Last Party (documentary)
Himself - in Democratic Conference Room
 
1993 John & Leeza from Hollywood (TV series)
Himself
– Episode #1.35 (1993) … Himself
 
1993 The First Annual Comedy Hall of Fame (TV movie)
Himself
 
1993 The Howard Stern Interview (TV series)
Himself
– Episode #1.5 (1993) … Himself
 
1992 The 44th Annual Primetime Emmy Awards (TV special)
Himself - Presenter: Best Variety, Music or Comedy Program
 
1992 Live with Kelly and Michael (TV series)
Himself - Guest
– Episode dated 26 August 1992 (1992) … Himself - Guest
 
1992 American Bandstand's 40th Anniversary Special (TV movie)
Himself
 
1992 Free to Laugh: A Comedy and Music Special for Amnesty International (TV special)
Himself
 
1992 The A-List (TV series)
Himself - Host
 
1992 The 49th Annual Golden Globe Awards (TV movie)
Himself
 
1992 The Howard Stern Show (TV series)
Himself
– Episode dated 11 January 1992 (1992) … Himself
 
1992 Comic Relief V (TV special)
Himself
 
1991 The 14th Annual Young Comedians Special (TV movie)
Himself - Host
 
1991 The 43rd Annual Primetime Emmy Awards (TV special)
Himself - Presenter: Best Individual Performance in a Variety or Music Program
 
1991 An American Saturday Night (TV movie)
Himself - Host
 
1991 George Burns' 95th Birthday Party (TV special)
Himself
 
1991 The 12th Annual CableACE Awards (TV movie)
Himself - Presenter
 
1991 Comic Relief IV (TV movie)
Himself
 
1991 The One, the Only... Groucho (TV documentary)
Himself
 
1990 The 42nd Annual Primetime Emmy Awards (TV special)
Himself - Presenter: Best Directing/Best Supporting Actress in a Miniseries or a Special
 
1990 Richard Lewis: I'm Doomed (TV movie)
Himself
 
1982-1989 Late Night with David Letterman (TV series)
Himself
– Episode dated 1 December 1989 (1989) … Himself
– Episode dated 28 February 1984 (1984) … Himself
– Episode #2.104 (1983) … Himself
– Episode #1.16 (1982) … Himself
 
1989 The 41st Annual Primetime Emmy Awards (TV special)
Himself - Co-Presenter: Best Variety, Music or Comedy Program
 
1989 Comic Relief III (TV special documentary)
Himself
 
1988 Late Night with David Letterman: 6th Anniversary Special (TV movie)
Himself
 
1988 An All-Star Toast to the Improv (video)
Himself
 
1988 The I'm Exhausted Concert (TV movie)
Himself
 
1986-1987 The New Hollywood Squares (TV series)
Himself / Himself - Center Square
– Episode dated 14 December 1987 (1987) … Himself
– Episode dated 20 April 1987 (1987) … Himself - Center Square
– Episode dated 9 March 1987 (1987) … Himself
– Episode dated 2 February 1987 (1987) … Himself
– Episode dated 6 October 1986 (1986) … Himself - Center Square
 
1985 The Richard Lewis 'I'm in Pain' Concert (TV documentary)
Himself
 
1983 An Evening at the Improv (TV series)
Comic
– Episode #1.11 (1983) … Comic
 
1981 The 6th Annual Young Comedians (TV movie)
Himself
 
1978 The Hollywood Squares (TV series)
Guest Appearance
– Episode dated 20 November 1978 (1978) … Guest Appearance
 
1978 The Alan Hamel Show (TV series)
Himself
– Episode dated 25 October 1978 (1978) … Himself
 
1977 The Merv Griffin Show (TV series)
Himself
– Episode dated 16 December 1977 (1977) … Himself
 
1975-1976 Rock Concert (TV series)
Himself
– Episode #4.1 (1976) … Himself
– Episode #3.1 (1975) … Himself
 
Show ShowArchive Footage (5 titles)
2008 Hillary! Uncensored: Banned by the Media (video documentary)
Himself
 
2006 World of Robin Hood (TV documentary)
Prince John (uncredited)
 
2001 Laughing Out Loud: America's Funniest Comedians (video)
Himself
 
1999 The Howard Stern Radio Show (TV series)
 
1996 Candid Camera's 50th Anniversary (TV documentary)
Himself
 

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Wagons East -- They came for gold, but now they'll settle for indoor plumbing. John Candy and Richard Lewis star in this hilariously unconventional look at the legendary West. Stephen King's Dead Zone: Season 3: Episode 4 -- Johnny becomes involved with an abusive radio shock jock (Richard Lewis) and in the process forges a new relationship with his son J.J. (Spencer Achtymichuk). Directed by Anthony Michael Hall. Robin Hood: Men in Tights -- Prince John spares the life of a mime, which is a terrible thing to waste.
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Personal Details

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(1990-93) TV commercials: BoKu Fruit Juices See more »

Publicity Listings:

1 Print Biography  | 5 Interviews  | 15 Articles  | 2 Magazine Cover Photos  | See more »

Official Sites:

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Height:

5' 9" (1.75 m)
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Did You Know?

Personal Quote:

On wife Joyce Lapinsky: I keep thinking the rug is going to be pulled out from under me. I still think this is a practical joke and she has a million affairs and is married to someone in Italy. She keeps saying no, but I haven't seen her in a few days. See more »

Trivia:

Longtime friend of David Brenner and Richard Belzer. See more »

Trademark:

The line "the [blank] from Hell" See more »

Nickname:

The Prince of Pain See more »

Star Sign:

Cancer