Richard Kind
Acting
Richard Bruce Kind (born November 22, 1956) is an American actor (stage, screen, and voice) and comedian. He is best known for his roles as Captain Stan Yenko on CBS's East New York (2022-23), Dr. Mark Devanow on Mad About You (1992–1999, 2019), and Paul Lassiter on Spin City (1996–2002). He's also well known for his other roles as Peter in The History of the World Part II (2023), Mitch on Netflix's The Watcher, 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 the Amazon Prime series 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), Abner Kravitz in the film Bewitched (2005), Louis Tiboni in The Station Agent (2003), He began his acting career in Chicago, where he performed in numerous stage productions. He made his Broadway debut in 1984 in the play "The Pirates of Penzance." He has starred in the smash hit Broadway musical The Producers, The Tale of the Allergist's Wife, Candide, and Bounce, among others. He is a Drama Desk Award winner and Tony nominee for the Broadway hit The Big Knife. He has appeared in over 50 films, including Clifford (1994), Stargate (1994), For Your Consideration (2006), Hereafter (2010), and Beau Is Afraid (2023).
In addition to his acting career, he is also a vocal advocate for social justice causes. He is a member of the board of directors of the Creative Coalition, an organization that advocates for the arts in public policy. He is also a supporter of the Human Rights Campaign and the Anti-Defamation League. He is also an alumnus of The Second City in Chicago.
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Filmography of
Richard Kind
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Kid's Dad
... 2024
... 2024
Funeral Director #1 / #2
... 2023
The Mortician
... 2023
Dr. Eric Walker
... 2023
Morty Meyerson
... 2023
Neil Browning
... 2023
... 2023
Randall Abbott
... 2023
Dr. Cohen
... 2023
Jack
... 2022
Morten
... 2022
Grayson
... 2022
Cupid
... 2021
Walter Bloom
... 2021
Daryl Lependorf
... 2021
Granny
... 2021
Felix
... 2021
Wally (voice)
... 2021
Wes
... 2020
Mort's Father
... 2020
Sid
... 2020
Richard Kind
... 2019
Rudy Giuliani
... 2019
Howard
... 2019
The Architect
... 2019
Jimbo
... 2019
Harold
... 2018
Marty
... 2018
John Sears
... 2017
Self
... 2017
Marty
... 2016
Dr. Stephan G. Lynn
... 2016
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Sam Jacobson
... 2016
Prof. Marty Kane
... 2016
Private Investigator
... 2016
Mr. Fennimore
... 2016
Bing Bong (voice)
... 2015
Bing Bong (voice)
... 2015
Self
... 2015
Boss
... 2014
Michka (voice)
... 2014
Richard Kline
... 2014
Harland "The Blaster" McGuinness
... 2014
Jacob
... 2014
... 2014
Stan
... 2014
Fred
... 2014
... 2013
Feldenbaum (voice)
... 2013
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Eddy the Elf Dog (voice)
... 2012
George Mason
... 2012
Max Klein
... 2012
Ian
... 2012
Van (voice)
... 2011
Mr. Camp
... 2011
Christos
... 2010
Eddy the Elf Dog (voice)
... 2010
Bookworm (voice)
... 2010
Fish
... 2009
Eddy the Elf Dog (voice)
... 2009
Uncle Arthur
... 2009
Newkin
... 2009
Grandfather (voice)
... 2008
Groundhog (voice)
... 2008
Jacob
... 2008
Wilder
... 2007
Mal
... 2007
Dave Weiner
... 2007
... 2007
Andy Andrews
... 2007
Self
... 2007
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Marketing Person
... 2006
Bill Reed
... 2006
Hobo Andy / Maitre D' (voice)
... 2006
Van (voice)
... 2006
Herb Hope
... 2006
Larry (voice)
... 2006
Jury Foreman
... 2005
Talk Show Host
... 2005
Abner Kravitz
... 2005
Burning Elvis
... 2004
Real Estate Agent
... 2004
Dad Rat (voice)
... 2004
Doug
... 2004
Louis Tiboni
... 2003
Herb
... 2003
Dr. Robert Farley
... 2003
Casting Executive Man
... 2002
Roy (voice)
... 2002
Kensington
... 2002
Mr. Dobbins (voice)
... 2000
Mr. Willis (voice)
... 1999
Molt (voice)
... 1998
Chimp 1 (voice)
... 1998
Attorney Nabbish
... 1997
Benny
... 1997
Gary Meyers
... 1994
Julien Daniels
... 1994
Angry Driver
... 1994
Wamthool
... 1993
Tom (voice)
... 1992
Reporter
... 1992
Lou Alonzo
... 1991
Actor
... 1991
Floyd
... 1988
Dr. Schlazil
... 1987
Ad Exec in Bar (uncredited)
... 1986
D.A. Turpin
... 1985
Steve
... 1984
Owen Goodwin