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Michael Richards

Michael Richards is known for American actor and comedian. Michael Richards was born on 24 July 1949.

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Who is Michael Richards?

Michael Richards is best known for American actor and comedian. Michael Richards is an American public figure. Michael Richards was born on 24 July 1949, which places Michael Richards among the people in the Dead or Alive catalog born in the 1940s. Dead or Alive is a trivia game: you decide whether a famous person is still alive, then see the answer. The status for Michael Richards is checked against public sources such as Wikidata and is shown only after you answer.

Facts

Known for: American actor and comedian
Nationality: American
Born: 24 July 1949

About Michael Richards

He achieved global recognition for starring as Cosmo Kramer on the NBC television sitcom Seinfeld from 1989 to 1998. 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, and went on to become a series regular on ABC's Fridays. From 1989 to 1998, he played Cosmo Kramer on Seinfeld, three times receiving the Primetime Emmy Award for Outstanding Supporting Actor in a Comedy Series. During the run of Seinfeld, he made a guest appearance in Mad About You, reprising his role as Kramer. Richards also made numerous guest appearances on a variety of television shows, such as Cheers. In 2000, he starred in his own sitcom, The Michael Richards Show, which was canceled after only two months. In 2006, Richards was filmed going on a racist tirade against hecklers while performing at the Laugh Factory in California. After the tape was obtained and released by TMZ, significant backlash and media coverage led to Richards retiring from stand-up in early 2007. In 2009, he appeared as himself in the seventh season of Curb Your Enthusiasm alongside his fellow Seinfeld cast members for the first time since the show’s finale. In 2013, he portrayed Frank in the sitcom Kirstie, which was canceled after one season.

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What is Michael Richards known for?

Michael Richards is known for American actor and comedian.

When was Michael Richards born?

Michael Richards was born on 24 July 1949.

What nationality is Michael Richards?

Michael Richards's nationality is American.

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