Michael Richards
| Born | July 24, 1949 |
| Hometown | Culver City, California, United States |
| Net worth | $30 million |
| Height | 6'3" (1.91m) |
| Spouse | Beth Skipp, Cathleen Lyons |
| Children | Sophia Richards |
| Parents | William Richards, Phyllis Nardozzi |
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Michael Richards Reveals ‘Biggest Regret’ After ‘Seinfeld’ Fame: ‘I Let Anger Get the Best of Me’
- As Jerry Seinfeld’s lovably kooky neighbor Cosmo Kramer, Michael Richards rarely walked into a room. Instead, he slid or tripped or burst through the door mid-sentence. “I always feared dropping into caricature or being too cartoony,” Michael tells Closer, confessing that he spent a lot of time creating a backstory for Kramer to ground him...
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AWARDS
| Year | Associations | Category | Work | Result |
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| 1998 | Screen Actors Guild Awards | Outstanding Performance by an Ensemble in a Comedy Series | Seinfeld | Winner |
| 1998 | Screen Actors Guild Awards | Outstanding Performance by a Male Actor in a Comedy Series | Seinfeld | Nominated |
| 1997 | Screen Actors Guild Awards | Outstanding Performance by a Male Actor in a Comedy Series | Seinfeld | Nominated |
| 1997 | Emmy (Primetime) | Outstanding Supporting Actor in a Comedy Series | Seinfeld | Winner |
| 1997 | Screen Actors Guild Awards | Outstanding Performance by an Ensemble in a Comedy Series | Seinfeld | Winner |
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UHF 4K Review: Al Ways and Forever
With no new extras, is it worth it for the UHD disc? The post UHF 4K Review: Al Ways and Forever appeared first on ComingSoon.net - Movie Trailers, TV & Streaming News, and More.
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Michael Richards Reveals He Was ‘Swamped by Rage’ During Racist Outburst That Got Him Canceled
During the second season of Seinfeld, Michael Richards slid into Jerry’s apartment portraying wacky neighbor Cosmo Kramer and the studio audience burst into spontaneous applause for the very first time. “That was the ultimate sign of approval,” Michael exclusively recalls to Closer. “Kramer was a breakout character. And it was a breakthrough for me, too.”...
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Kramer Almost Had A Ponytail On Seinfeld. Michael Richards Explains Why He ‘Ditched That Idea’
Seinfeld’s Kramer almost had a ponytail on the show, and Michael Richards explains why he “ditched that idea.”
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Lack of both healthcare workers and infrastructure hurting New Mexicans’ access to medical care
Despite hundreds of millions of dollars spent by the state legislature, many New Mexico counties still face shortages in healthcare workers and placements for them to practice. According to a recent Legislative Finance Committee report presented to state lawmakers this week, healthcare workers were the top occupational need of 28 New Mexico counties in 2023. […] The post Lack of both healthcare workers and infrastructure hurting New Mexicans’ access to medical care appeared first on Source New M
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‘Seinfeld’ actor and New York comedian Hiram Kasten dead at 71
The New York native's wife revealed that he had been battling prostate cancer and Crohn's disease prior to his death.
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Bernalillo County, UNMH work together to create new behavioral health crisis center
"This is a big step and something to celebrate today, but there's still lots of work ahead of us," said Dr. Michael Richards.
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‘Seinfeld’ star Michael Richards tells all in ‘Entrances and Exits’ memoir
“Seinfeld” star Michael Richards opens up in a memoir that delves into his success as Jerry Seinfeld’s irrepressible neighbor Cosmo Kramer and the racial slur that effectively ended his career. While the 74-year-old slapstick comic doesn’t get to his 2006 racist meltdown on a comedy club stage until late in the book, he blames it on anger, according to excerpts published by the Daily Beast. ...
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Michael Richards reveals his son’s favorite ‘Seinfeld’ character ... and it’s not Kramer
Michael Richards has two children, daughter Sophia (who has two kids) and son Antonio.
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'Seinfeld' Star Michael Richards Talks 'Canceling' Himself After 2006 'Big Racist Rant'
In his first interview after many years, “Seinfeld” star Michael Richards has opened up about his racist offense from 2006.
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Exclusive: Michael Richards reflects on ‘exodus’ from spotlight after 2006 racist rant: ‘I canceled myself out’
Former "Seinfeld" star Michael Richards reflected on TODAY about a 2006 racist incident at a comedy club that derailed his career.
