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Michael Richards Biography

Birth Name:Michael Richards

Birth Place:Culver City, California, United States

Profession Actor, Writer, Producer, Soundtrack

Fast Facts

  • Hosts an annual charity golf tournament to help raise money for the Canadian Cancer Society and the Kenora and Lake of the Woods Regional Community Foundation
  • Earned his big break when Billy Crystal noticed him performing stand-up
  • Quote: "I think I worked selfishly - and not selflessly․ It's not about me, it's about them․ Now, that's a less I learned․․․when I blew it in the comedy club, lost my temper because somebody interrupted my act and said some things that hurt me․ And I lashed out in anger․ I should have been working selflessly that evening․"
  • Often uses physical comedy or takes on slapstick roles
  • Was in contention for the role of Al Bundy on "Married with Children․"
  • Is the only "Seinfeld" cast member not to host "Saturday Night Live․"

Awards

  • 1993American Television Award-Best Supporting Actor in a Situation Comedy: nominated
  • 1993Primetime Emmy-Outstanding Supporting Actor in a Comedy Series: winner
  • 1993TV Guide Award-Supporting Actor of the Year in a Comedy Series: winner
  • 1993Q Award-Best Supporting Actor in a Quality Comedy Series: nominated
  • 1994Primetime Emmy-Outstanding Supporting Actor in a Comedy Series: winner
  • 1994Q Award-Best Supporting Actor in a Quality Comedy Series: nominated
  • 1995Actor-Outstanding Performance by an Ensemble in a Comedy Series: winner
  • 1995Primetime Emmy-Outstanding Supporting Actor in a Comedy Series: nominated
  • 1995Q Award-Best Supporting Actor in a Quality Comedy Series: nominated
  • 1996Actor-Outstanding Performance by an Ensemble in a Comedy Series: nominated
  • 1996Actor-Outstanding Performance by a Male Actor in a Comedy Series: nominated
  • 1996American Comedy Award-Funniest Supporting Male Performer in a TV Series: nominated
  • 1996American Comedy Award-Funniest Supporting Actor in a Motion Picture: nominated
  • 1996OFTA Television Award-Best Supporting Actor in a Series: nominated
  • 1996Primetime Emmy-Outstanding Supporting Actor in a Comedy Series: nominated
  • 1997Actor-Outstanding Performance by an Ensemble in a Comedy Series: winner
  • 1997Actor-Outstanding Performance by a Male Actor in a Comedy Series: nominated
  • 1997OFTA Television Award-Best Supporting Actor in a Series: nominated
  • 1997OFTA Television Award-Best Supporting Actor in a Comedy Series: nominated
  • 1997Primetime Emmy-Outstanding Supporting Actor in a Comedy Series: winner
  • 1997Golden Satellite Award-Best Actor in a Series, Comedy or Musical: nominated
  • 1997Q Award-Best Supporting Actor in a Quality Comedy Series: nominated
  • 1998Actor-Outstanding Performance by a Male Actor in a Comedy Series: nominated
  • 1998Actor-Outstanding Performance by an Ensemble in a Comedy Series: winner
  • 1998OFTA Television Award-Best Supporting Actor in a Comedy Series: nominated
  • 1998TCA Award-Individual Achievement in Comedy: nominated
  • 1999American Comedy Award-Funniest Supporting Male Performer in a TV Series: nominated
  • 2005TV Land Award-Favorite Nosy Neighbor: nominated
  • 2013Best Supporting Actor-Short Film: winner