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Michael Richards

Michael Richards at the 45th Emmy Awards, August, 1993

Born

Michael Anthony Richards
July 24, 1949 (age 58)
Culver City, California

Years active

1980-present

Spouse(s)

Cathleen Richards (1974 - 1992; divorced) 1 child

Awards won
Emmy Awards
Outstanding Supporting Actor - Comedy Series 1993, 1994, 1997 Seinfeld

Michael Anthony Richards (born July 24, 1949) is an American comedian and actor known for his portrayal of the eccentric Cosmo Kramer on the television series Seinfeld, a role which earned him three Emmy Awards.

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, Problem Child, and UHF. After Seinfeld, Richards starred in his own sitcom, The Michael Richards Show, which lasted less than one season. After his series was canceled, he returned to his roots in stand up comedy.

In November 2006, controversy arose concerning racial epithets Richards shouted at black hecklers during a live comedy show. He apologized for his statements a few days after the show.

In July 2007, Richards announced that he has retired from stand-up comedy for "spiritual healing" purposes and would be traveling with his fiancée to Cambodia, where they would visit Angkor Wat, as well as more remote temples, on a tour sponsored by the Los Angeles-based Nithyananda Foundation.

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Michael Anthony Richards (born July 24 , 1949 ) is an American comedian and actor known for his portrayal of the eccentric Cosmo Kramer on the television series Seinfeld , a role ...

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He called two black hecklers the “n-word” and enthusiastically referenced a time when blacks were often victims of civil rights abuses, but Michael Richards said his verbal ...