Richard Kind
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Gender: Male
Place of Birth: North Trenton, New Jersey, USA
Biography:
Richard Kind, a versatile actor known for his impressive stage, screen, and voice performances, hails from Chicago where he first honed his craft. Born to entertain, Richard's acting career took flight in the Windy City as he graced numerous stages with his magnetic presence. He made a splash on Broadway in 1984 starring in "The Pirates of Penzance," and continued to leave audiences spellbound throughout his illustrious career on the Great White Way.
With an extensive repertoire of stage productions under his belt, Richard's natural talent for comedy and drama led him into television and film roles. He brought Captain Stan Yenko to life in CBS's East New York (2022-23), and portrayed Dr. Mark Devanow on the beloved sitcom Mad About You from 1992-1999, reprising his role for the series revival in 2019. On Spin City, he charmed viewers as Paul Lassiter from 1996 to 2002.
Richard has a knack for dipping into diverse roles, with memorable appearances in films such as The History of the World Part II (2023), where he played Peter, and Netflix's The Watcher. He has portrayed Formica Michael Mikowitz on The Goldbergs, Walter Bloom in tick, tick... Boom! (2021), Cousin Andy on Curb Your Enthusiasm (2002-2021), Rudy Giuliani in Bombshell (2019), John Sears in Suburbicon (2017), Gus Barton on IFC's Brockmire, Marty in All We Had (2016), Mayor Aubrey James on FOX's Gotham, Sam Meyers on Amazon Prime's Red Oaks, Max Klein in Argo (2012), Joey Rathburn on HBO's Luck starring Dustin Hoffman, Uncle Arthur Gopnik in the Coen Brothers film A Serious Man (2009), and Abner Kravitz in Bewitched (2005).
In addition to his acting prowess, Richard has lent his voice to animated projects and video games. He also found time to star in over 50 films, including Clifford (1994), Stargate (1994), For Your Consideration (2006), Hereafter (2010), and the highly anticipated Beau Is Afraid (2023).
A man of many talents, Richard is also a passionate advocate for social justice causes. He serves on the board of directors for The Creative Coalition, an organization dedicated to advancing the arts in public policy. Richard supports the Human Rights Campaign and the Anti-Defamation League, using his platform to champion human rights and equality. With roots at The Second City in Chicago, Richard's dedication to the craft runs deep, making him an influential figure both on and off the screen.
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