Michael Richards

Michael Richards

1949-07-24 Culver City, Los Angeles, California, USA 25 Credits

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...

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Faith, Hope & Love

Faith, Hope & Love

2019

as Daddy Hogwood

7.5
Acting

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

Bee Movie

2007

as Bud Ditchwater (voice)

6.0
Acting

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

The Seinfeld Story

2004

as Self

7.5
Acting

The origins of the "Seinfeld" TV series.

Seinfeld: How It Began

Seinfeld: How It Began

2004

as Self/Cosmo Kramer

7.8
Acting

A documentary detailing the troubled beginnings of “the show about nothing”.

David Copperfield

David Copperfield

2001

as Wilkins Micawber

6.2
Acting

A young man journeys from a difficult childhood to maturity, exploring social injustice, personal development, and the complexities of human relations...

Redux Riding Hood

Redux Riding Hood

1997

as The Wolf (voice)

7.5
Acting

Years after failing to catch Little Red Riding Hood, the obsessed Wolf tries again.

Trial and Error

Trial and Error

1997

as Richard Rietti

5.4
Acting

An actor poses as a lawyer to help his sick friend, and problems develop.

London Suite

London Suite

1996

as Mark Ferris

4.7
Acting

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

Unstrung Heroes

1995

as Danny Lidz

5.9
Acting

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

Airheads

1994

as Doug Beech

6.1
Acting

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

So I Married an Axe Murderer

1993

as Obituary Employee

6.1
Acting

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

Coneheads

1993

as Motel Clerk

5.4
Acting

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

Problem Child

1990

as Martin Beck

6.1
Acting

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

UHF

1989

as Stanley Spadowski

6.7
Acting

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

1.0
Acting

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

Whoops Apocalypse

1986

as Lacrobat

5.6
Acting

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

Darlin' Clementine

1986

as Sneaky Pete

Acting

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

Transylvania 6-5000

1985

as Fejos

5.3
Acting

Two reporters travel to a strange castle in Transylvania to investigate the apparent reappearance of Frankenstein, and encounter the sensitive Wolfman...

The Ratings Game

The Ratings Game

1984

as Sal

5.7
Acting

A New Jersey trucker creates a hit TV show with help from his girlfriend in the ratings business.

Pinocchio

Pinocchio

1984

as Vince

4.8
Acting

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

The House of God

1984

as Dr. Pinkus

2.7
Acting

Comedy about a couple of interns in a hospital named 'The House of God'.

Herndon

Herndon

1983

Acting

A high-school nerd goes to his 10-year class reunion.

The Tale of the Frog Prince

The Tale of the Frog Prince

1982

as King Geoffrey

6.1
Acting

A spoiled, selfish princess's fate becomes entwined with a zany and witty frog with a secret past.

Young Doctors in Love

Young Doctors in Love

1982

as Malamud Callahan

5.2
Acting

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

Black and White: Uptight

1969

Acting

Narrated by Robert Culp, this special examines racism in the sixties