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Michael Anthony Richards (born July 24, 1949) is an American actor and former stand-up comedian. He achieved global recognition for starring as Cosmo Kramer on the NBC television sitcom Seinfeld from 1989 to 1998.
Michael Richards is best known for playing Cosmo Kramer on Seinfeld, a role that earned him three Emmys and a cult following. He also appeared in films like UHF, Airheads, and Bee Movie, and created and starred in The Michael Richards Show.
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Immortalized as Cosmo Kramer on the classic sitcom Seinfeld (1989), West Coast comedy star Michael Richards was born on July 24, 1949, and raised in South Los Angeles, California, to Phyllis (Nardozzi), an Italian-American medical records librarian, and William Richards, an electrical engineer.
- July 24, 1949
May 23, 2024 · The actor, who played Cosmo Kramer on the sitcom, says he was diagnosed with stage 1 prostate cancer in 2018 and faced a life-threatening situation. He also talks about his memoir, his son, and his racist rant in his book.
Jun 1, 2024 · The Seinfeld star opens up about his life, career, and the incident that ended his comedy career in his new book, Entrances and Exits. He talks about his military service, his mother's secret, his cancer diagnosis, and his spiritual journey.
Jun 6, 2024 · A three-time Emmy winner widely recognized for portraying one of television’s most iconic characters, he still carries part of the burden from a career-altering...
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May 23, 2024 · Seinfeld actor Michael Richards, 74, is opening up about a health scare that he says could have been the end for him. In his upcoming memoir Entrances and Exits (out June 4) he writes about being...
