Michael Richards
Michael Anthony Richards (born July 24, 1949) is an American actor, writer, television producer and retired comedian. He began his career as a stand-up comedian, first entering the 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. He made numerous guest appearances on a variety of television shows, such as Cheers. His film credits include So I Married an Axe Murderer, Airheads, Young Doctors in Love, Problem Child, Coneheads, UHF, and Trial and Error, one of his few starring roles.
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| Full name at birth | Michael Anthony Richards
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| Claim to fame | Cosmo Kramer On Seinfeld (1989-1998).
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| Date of birth | 24 July 1949
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| Place of birth | Culver City, Los Angeles, California, United States
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| Occupation | Actor, Comedian, Writer And Television Producer.
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| Height | 6' 3" (190 cm)
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| Net worth | $45,000,000 USD
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| High school | Thousand Oaks High School, Thousand Oaks, California, United States (1967)
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| Talent agency | Abrams Artists Agency L.A.
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- His father had British Isles ancestry, and his mother was of Italian descent.
- His big dream when he started acting was to play a detective. This led him to later create "The Michael Richards Show" (2000), a sitcom about a private detective agency. The show flopped and was short-lived. Later, he was considered for the lead role in another comical detective show, "Monk" (2002), which ultimately went to Tony Shalhoub.
- Banned from ever performing at the Laugh Factory comedy club in Los Angeles.
- He once acted in a driver's education video about insurance rates, playing the role of an irate and reckless driver confused about his insurance.
- Has a daughter named Sophia from his marriage to Cathleen Lyons.
Michael Richards is known for his role in the TV series Kirstie (2013) as Frank Baxter.
He is also known for his role in the TV series Curb Your Enthusiasm (2000) as Michael Richards.
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