Michael Richards

Birth Name:

Michael Richards

Birth Place:

Culver City, California, United States

Profession

Actor, Writer, Producer, Soundtrack

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․"

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

Michael Richards

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