Biography
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 sho...
Known For
Complete Filmography
Faith, Hope & Love
2019
as Daddy Hogwood
Faith, a recent divorcee, enters a dance contest to save her dance studio, where she meets Jimmy and starts rediscovering her faith and dreams.
Bee Movie
2007
as Bud Ditchwater (voice)
Barry B. Benson, a recent college graduate who wants more out of his life than making honey, decides to sue the human race after learning about the ex...
The Seinfeld Story
2004
as Self
The origins of the "Seinfeld" TV series.
Seinfeld: How It Began
2004
as Self/Cosmo Kramer
A documentary detailing the troubled beginnings of “the show about nothing”.
David Copperfield
2001
as Wilkins Micawber
A young man journeys from a difficult childhood to maturity, exploring social injustice, personal development, and the complexities of human relations...
Redux Riding Hood
1997
as The Wolf (voice)
Years after failing to catch Little Red Riding Hood, the obsessed Wolf tries again.
Trial and Error
1997
as Richard Rietti
An actor poses as a lawyer to help his sick friend, and problems develop.
London Suite
1996
as Mark Ferris
On one day at an English Hotel, four different stories are shown. Diana is in London to promote her Television Series and her ex-husband Sidney shows ...
Unstrung Heroes
1995
as Danny Lidz
Steven Lidz, unhappy with his home life since his mother became sick, moves in with his two eccentric uncles. As Steven grows closer to his uncles, he...
Airheads
1994
as Doug Beech
The Lone Rangers have heavy-metal dreams and a single demo tape they can't get anyone to play. The solution: Hijack an FM rock radio station and hold ...
So I Married an Axe Murderer
1993
as Obituary Employee
Just after a bad breakup, Charlie MacKenzie falls for lovely butcher Harriet Michaels and introduces her to his parents. But, as voracious consumers o...
Coneheads
1993
as Motel Clerk
A pair of aliens arrive on Earth to prepare for invasion, but crash instead. With enormous cone-shaped heads, robotlike walks and an appetite for toil...
Problem Child
1990
as Martin Beck
Ben Healy and his social climbing wife Flo adopt fun-loving seven year old Junior. But they soon discover he's a little monster as he turns a camping ...
UHF
1989
as Stanley Spadowski
The eccentric new manager of a UHF television channel tries to save the station from financial ruin with an odd array of programming.
Jonathan Winters: On the Ledge
1987
From an uproarious news spoof to a luncheonette that specializes in some sandwiches, Jonathan Winters and his wild bunch wreak comedy havoc in this wa...
Whoops Apocalypse
1986
as Lacrobat
When a small British owned island in the Caribbean is invaded and the world's most dangerous terrorist kidnaps a member of the Royal family, the count...
Darlin' Clementine
1986
as Sneaky Pete
Clementine is the sole woman in her mining camp who cares for everyone around her until her selfish father learns a valuable lesson.
Transylvania 6-5000
1985
as Fejos
Two reporters travel to a strange castle in Transylvania to investigate the apparent reappearance of Frankenstein, and encounter the sensitive Wolfman...
The Ratings Game
1984
as Sal
A New Jersey trucker creates a hit TV show with help from his girlfriend in the ratings business.
Pinocchio
1984
as Vince
A lonely wood-carver named Geppetto wishes for a son one night before going to bed. The Blue Fairy comes while he sleeps and partially grants the wish...
The House of God
1984
as Dr. Pinkus
Comedy about a couple of interns in a hospital named 'The House of God'.
Herndon
1983
A high-school nerd goes to his 10-year class reunion.
The Tale of the Frog Prince
1982
as King Geoffrey
A spoiled, selfish princess's fate becomes entwined with a zany and witty frog with a secret past.
Young Doctors in Love
1982
as Malamud Callahan
An 'Airplane!'-style spoof of hospital soap operas—a brilliant young trainee can't stand the sight of blood; a doctor romances the head nurse in order...
Black and White: Uptight
1969
Narrated by Robert Culp, this special examines racism in the sixties