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Immortalized as Cosmo Kramer on the classic American sitcom Seinfeld, L.A. comedy star Michael Richards, born in Culver City, California, developed an early interest in acting in high school. He attended the California Institute of the Arts and graduated at Evergreen State College in Washington with his BFA in drama... See full bio »

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Michael Anthony Richards
in Culver City, Los Angeles, California, USA
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Hide HideActor (44 titles)
2013 Kirstie's New Show (TV series) (pre-production)
 
2013 Walk the Light (short)
Lester
 
2009 Curb Your Enthusiasm (TV series)
Michael Richards
– Seinfeld (2009) … Michael Richards
– The Table Read (2009) … Michael Richards
– The Reunion (2009) … Michael Richards
 
2007 Bee Movie
Bud Ditchwater (voice)
 
2000 The Michael Richards Show (TV series)
Vic Nardozza
– USA Toy (2000) … Vic Nardozza
– It's Only Personal (2000) … Vic Nardozza
– The Nursing Home (2000) … Vic Nardozza
– The Identity Loan (2000) … Vic Nardozza
– Discrimination (2000) … Vic Nardozza
See all 7 episodes »
 
2000 David Copperfield (TV movie)
Mr. Wilkins Micawber
 
1990-1998 Seinfeld (TV series)
Kramer / Cosmo Kramer / Kessler
– The Chronicle (1998) … Cosmo Kramer
– The Finale (1998) … Cosmo Kramer
– The Puerto Rican Day (1998) … Cosmo Kramer
– The Maid (1998) … Cosmo Kramer
– The Frogger (1998) … Cosmo Kramer
See all 172 episodes »
 
1997 Redux Riding Hood (short)
The Wolf (voice)
 
1997 Trial and Error
Richard Rietti
 
1996 London Suite (TV movie)
Mark Ferris
 
1996 Ellen's Energy Adventure
Caveman discovering fire (uncredited)
 
1995 Unstrung Heroes
Danny Lidz
 
1994 Airheads
Doug Beech
 
1993 So I Married an Axe Murderer
Newspaper reporter
 
1993 Coneheads
Motel Clerk
 
1992 Mad About You (TV series)
Kramer
– The Apartment (1992) … Kramer
 
1992 The Larry Sanders Show (TV series)
Michael Richards
– The Flirt Episode (1992) … Michael Richards
 
1992 Dinosaurs (TV series)
Director
– Wesayso Knows Best (1992) … Director (voice)
 
1990 Problem Child
Martin Beck
 
1989 Camp MTV (TV movie)
Stanley Spadowski
 
1989 UHF
Stanley Spadowski
 
1989 The Seinfeld Chronicles - Pilot (TV short)
Kessler
 
1987-1988 Marblehead Manor (TV series)
Rick
– Gorilla My Dreams (1988) … Rick
– Chinny Chin Chum (1988) … Rick
– Baby on Board (1988) … Rick
– The Lady's Not for Spurning (1988) … Rick
– Star Struck (1988) … Rick
See all 10 episodes »
 
1988 Whoops Apocalypse
Lacrobat
 
1987 Jonathan Winters: On the Ledge (TV movie)
 
1986 Fresno (TV mini-series)
2nd Henchman
 
1986 Sidekicks (TV series)
Arnie Plimpton
– Thrill of the Chase (1986) … Arnie Plimpton
 
1986 Miami Vice (TV series)
Pagone
– The Fix (1986) … Pagone
 
1986 Tall Tales & Legends (TV series)
Sneaky Pete
– My Darlin' Clementine (1986) … Sneaky Pete
 
1985 Hill Street Blues (TV series)
Special Agent Dupre
– An Oy for an Oy (1985) … Special Agent Dupre
 
1985 Transylvania 6-5000
Fejos
 
1985 It's a Living (TV series)
Hager
– Desperate Hours (1985) … Hager
 
1985 Slickers (TV movie)
Mike Blade
 
1985 Scarecrow and Mrs. King (TV series)
Petronus
– Car Wars (1985) … Petronus
 
1985 Cheers (TV series)
Eddie Gordon
– Bar Bet (1985) … Eddie Gordon
 
1984-1985 St. Elsewhere (TV series)
Bill Wolf
– Give the Boy a Hand (1985) … Bill Wolf
– Dr. Wyler, I Presume (1984) … Bill Wolf
– Fade to White (1984) … Bill Wolf
– Vanity (1984) … Bill Wolf
– Drama Center (1984) … Bill Wolf
 
1984 The Ratings Game (TV movie)
Sal
 
1984 Night Court (TV series)
Eugene Sleighbough
– Take My Wife, Please (1984) … Eugene Sleighbough
 
1984 At Your Service (TV movie)
Rick the Gardener
 
1982-1984 Faerie Tale Theatre (TV series)
King Geoffrey / Vince
– Pinocchio (1984) … Vince
– The Tale of the Frog Prince (1982) … King Geoffrey
 
1984 The House of God
Dr. Pinkus
 
1983 Herndon (TV movie)
Dr. Herndon P. Stool
 
1982 Young Doctors in Love
Malamud Callahan
 
1980-1982 Fridays (TV series)
Various
– Episode #3.21 (1982)
– Episode #3.20 (1982)
– Episode #3.19 (1982)
– Episode #3.17 (1982)
– Episode #3.16 (1982)
See all 54 episodes »
 
Show ShowWriter (2 titles)
2000 The Michael Richards Show (TV series)
– USA Toy (2000) (creator)
– It's Only Personal (2000) (creator)
– The Nursing Home (2000) (creator)
– The Identity Loan (2000) (creator)
– Discrimination (2000) (creator)
See all 7 episodes »
 
1981 Fridays (TV series)
– Episode #3.5 (1981) (writer)
– Episode #3.1 (1981) (writer)
 
Show ShowProducer (1 title)
2000 The Michael Richards Show (TV series) (executive producer - 7 episodes)
– USA Toy (2000) (executive producer)
– It's Only Personal (2000) (executive producer)
– The Nursing Home (2000) (executive producer)
– The Identity Loan (2000) (executive producer)
– Discrimination (2000) (executive producer)
See all 7 episodes »
 
Show ShowSoundtrack (1 title)
1998 Seinfeld (TV series)
– The Reverse Peephole (1998) (performer: "Mexican Radio" - uncredited)
 
Show ShowSelf (51 titles)
2012 Comedians in Cars Getting Coffee (TV series)
Himself
– It's Bubbly Time, Jerry (2012) … Himself
 
2007 Scenes from the Roundtable (video documentary short)
Himself / Cosmo Kramer
 
2007 The Last Lap (video documentary short)
Himself
 
2007 Jerry Seinfeld, Submarine Captain (video documentary short)
Himself
 
1997-2006 Late Show with David Letterman (TV series)
Himself / Public apology
– Episode dated 20 November 2006 (2006) … Himself/Public apology
– Episode dated 3 June 1997 (1997) … Himself
 
2006 Queen of the Castle: The Elaine Benes Story (video documentary short)
Himself
 
2006 Larry David's Farewell (video documentary short)
Himself
 
2005 Live with Kelly and Michael (TV series)
Himself
– Episode dated 23 November 2005 (2005) … Himself
 
2005 Seinfeld: Jason + Larry = George (video documentary short)
Himself
 
2005 Running with the Egg: Making a 'Seinfeld' (video documentary short)
Himself
 
2005 The Breakthrough Season (video documentary short)
Himself
 
2005 Why Shakespeare? (video documentary short)
Himself
 
2005 Just for Laughs (TV series)
Himself
– Episode dated 14 February 2005 (2005) … Himself
 
2004 The Oprah Winfrey Show (TV series)
Himself
– Episode dated 29 November 2004 (2004) … Himself
 
2004 The Seinfeld Story (TV documentary)
Himself
 
2004 Kramer vs. Kramer: Kenny to Cosmo (video documentary short)
Himself
 
2004 How It Began (video documentary)
Himself
 
2004 No Opportunity Wasted (TV series)
Himself
– Navy SEALs/America's Heroes (2004) … Himself
 
2004 Good Morning Australia (TV series)
Himself
– Episode dated 14 October 2004 (2004) … Himself
 
2004 Rove Live (TV series)
Himself
– Episode #5.35 (2004) … Himself
 
2003 Ripley's Believe It or Not! (TV series)
Himself
– Episode #4.17 (2003) … Himself
 
2002-2003 V Graham Norton (TV series)
Himself
– Episode #3.15 (2003) … Himself
– Episode #2.15 (2002) … Himself
 
2001 The British Comedy Awards 2001 (TV special)
Himself
 
1997-2000 The Rosie O'Donnell Show (TV series)
Himself
– Episode dated 6 November 2000 (2000) … Himself
– Episode dated 29 May 1997 (1997) … Himself
 
2000 The Daily Show with Jon Stewart (TV series)
Himself
– Michael Richards (2000) … Himself
 
1998 Celebrity Profile (TV series documentary)
Himself
 
1998 Biography (TV series documentary)
Himself
– Jerry Seinfeld: Master of His Domain (1998) … Himself
 
1998 4th Annual Screen Actors Guild Awards (TV special)
Himself
 
1998 The 24th Annual People's Choice Awards (TV special)
Himself - Accepting Award for Favorite Television Comedy Series
 
1998 The 50th Annual Primetime Emmy Awards (TV special)
Himself - Presenter: Outstanding Directing in a Comedy Series
 
1997 The 23rd Annual People's Choice Awards (TV special)
Himself - Accepting Award for Favorite Television Comedy Series
 
1997 The 49th Annual Primetime Emmy Awards (TV special)
Himself: Winner: Best Supporting Actor in a Comedy Series
 
1997 1997 MTV Movie Awards (TV special documentary)
Himself - Presenter
 
1996 Good Money
Himself
 
1996 48th Annual Primetime Emmy Awards (TV special)
Himself - Nominee: Best Supporting Actor in a Comedy Series
 
1996 Comedy Central Canned Ham (TV series)
Himself
– Trial and Error … Himself
 
1995 The 47th Annual Primetime Emmy Awards (TV special)
Himself - Nominee: Best Supporting Actor in a Comedy Series
 
1995 A Comedy Salute to Andy Kaufman (TV documentary)
Himself
 
1994 The Wonderful World of Disney: 40 Years of Television Magic (TV documentary)
Himself
 
1994 The 46th Annual Primetime Emmy Awards (TV special)
Himself - Winner: Best Supporting Actor in a Comedy Series & Presenter: Best Directing in a Variety or Music Program
 
1993-1994 The Tonight Show with Jay Leno (TV series)
Himself
– Episode #3.80 (1994) … Himself
– Episode #2.167 (1993) … Himself
– Episode #2.85 (1993) … Himself
– Episode #2.35 (1993) … Himself
 
1994 Golden Globes 50th Anniversary Celebration (TV movie)
Himself
 
1993 Comic Relief: Baseball Relief '93 (TV movie)
Himself
 
1993 The 45th Annual Primetime Emmy Awards (TV special)
Himself - Winner: Best Supporting Actor in a Comedy Series
 
1993 MTV Video Music Awards 1993 (TV special)
Himself - Presenter
 
1993 Montreal International Comedy Festival '93 (TV movie)
Himself
 
1993 Bob Hope: The First 90 Years (TV documentary)
Himself
 
1993 The First Annual Comedy Hall of Fame (TV movie)
Himself
 
1992 The 44th Annual Primetime Emmy Awards (TV special)
Himself - Audience Member
 
1989 Behind the Scenes: 'UHF' (TV documentary short)
Himself
 
1987 Choice Chance Control (documentary)
Victor Loudon
 
Show ShowArchive Footage (11 titles)
2008 Sexo en serie (TV documentary)
Cosmo Kramer
 
2008 5 Second Movies (TV series)
 
2007 Heckler (documentary)
Himself (voice) (archive sound) (uncredited)
 
2007 Howard Stern on Demand (TV series)
 
2007 50 Most Shocking Celebrity Scandals (TV movie)
Himself
 
2003 'Weird Al' Yankovic: The Ultimate Video Collection (video)
Stanley Spadowski (UHF) (uncredited)
 
2000 Full Mountie
Himself
 
1999 Biography (TV series documentary)
 
1998 Late Night with Conan O'Brien: 5th Anniversary Special (TV movie)
Himself (uncredited)
 
1996 'Weird Al' Yankovic: The Videos (video)
Stanley Spadowski (UHF)
 
1994 Alapalooza: The Videos (video short)
Stanley Spadowski (UHF) (uncredited)
 

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Height:

6' 3" (1.91 m)
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Did You Know?

Personal Quote:

My job is to stay out of his way. - in an interview with Oprah explaining how he prepared for the character of Kramer See more »

Trivia:

Cosmo Kramer, his character in Seinfeld, always wore clothes one size too big to make him appear to be laid back and loose. See more »

Star Sign:

Leo