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Michael Richards is best known for playing Kramer on Seinfeld; began career as stand-up comedian.
Michael Richards is an American actor best known for his role as Cosmo Kramer in the sitcom Seinfeld. He has won numerous awards for his comedic performances and continues to work in television and film today.
<div class='timeline-item'><div class='timeline-left'><div class='timeline-date'>1949</div></div><div class='timeline-center'></div><div class='timeline-right'><div class='timeline-text timeline-text-title'>Michael Richards is Born</div><div class='timeline-text'>On July 24, 1949, Michael Richards was born in Culver City, California.</div></div></div><div class='timeline-item'><div class='timeline-left'><div class='timeline-date'>1984</div></div><div class='timeline-center'></div><div class='timeline-right'><div class='timeline-text timeline-text-title'>Joins the Cast of Seinfeld</div><div class='timeline-text'>Joins the cast of the hit NBC sitcom Seinfeld as Cosmo Kramer.</div></div></div><div class='timeline-item'><div class='timeline-left'><div class='timeline-date'>1993</div></div><div class='timeline-center'></div><div class='timeline-right'><div class='timeline-text timeline-text-title'>Wins Emmy Award for Outstanding Supporting Actor</div><div class='timeline-text'>Wins Emmy Award for Outstanding Supporting Actor in a Comedy Series for his performance as Cosmo Kramer in Seinfeld.</div></div></div><div class='timeline-item'><div class='timeline-left'><div class='timeline-date'>1995</div></div><div class='timeline-center'></div><div class='timeline-right'><div class='timeline-text timeline-text-title'>Seinfeld Finale Aired</div><div class='timeline-text'>The series finale of Seinfeld airs and receives an audience of 76.3 million viewers.</div></div></div><div class='timeline-item'><div class='timeline-left'><div class='timeline-date'>2000</div></div><div class='timeline-center'></div><div class='timeline-right'><div class='timeline-text timeline-text-title'>Michael Stars on The Michael Richards Show</div><div class='timeline-text'>Starts in the lead role of his own show, The Michael Richards Show, which is canceled after only 8 episodes.</div></div></div><div class='timeline-item'><div class='timeline-left'><div class='timeline-date'>2006</div></div><div class='timeline-center'></div><div class='timeline-right'><div class='timeline-text timeline-text-title'>Appears in Adam Sandler's Click</div><div class='timeline-text'>Appears in the comedy film Click starring Adam Sandler.</div></div></div><div class='timeline-item'><div class='timeline-left'><div class='timeline-date'>2010</div></div><div class='timeline-center'></div><div class='timeline-right'><div class='timeline-text timeline-text-title'>Last Known Acting Credit</div><div class='timeline-text'>Gets his last known acting credit in an episode of the sitcom Hot in Cleveland.</div></div></div>
<div id='' class='whywelove-item'><div id='' class='whywelove-letter-cont'><div class='whywelove-letter'>A</div></div><div id='why-we-love-main-cont'><h3 id='' class='whywelove-title'>He's a Hilarious Comedian</h3><p id='' class='whywelove-text'>Michael Richards is most known for his role as Cosmo Kramer on Seinfeld, where he was widely regarded as one of the funniest characters on the show. His facial expressions and delivery of lines can still make us laugh today.</p></div></div><div id='' class='whywelove-item'><div id='' class='whywelove-letter-cont'><div class='whywelove-letter'>B</div></div><div id='why-we-love-main-cont'><h3 id='' class='whywelove-title'>He's a Versatile Actor</h3><p id='' class='whywelove-text'>Michael Richards has proven to be an actor with range. Not only did he make us laugh on Seinfeld, he also had more serious roles in movies like UHF and Problem Child 2. He also had a brief stint on Saturday Night Live.</p></div></div><div id='' class='whywelove-item'><div id='' class='whywelove-letter-cont'><div class='whywelove-letter'>C</div></div><div id='why-we-love-main-cont'><h3 id='' class='whywelove-title'>He's an Inspiration</h3><p id='' class='whywelove-text'>Michael Richards has shown us that no matter how much success you have, it's never too late to start over. After having a public meltdown in 2006, Richards worked hard to rebuild his reputation and career. He is an inspiration for all of us who make mistakes.</p></div></div>
<div id='' class='facts-item'><div id='' class='facts-heading'><h3 id='' class='facts-number'>1.</h3></div><div id='' class='facts-text-wrapper'><h3 class='facts-title'>Won Emmy Awards</h3><p class='facts-text'>Michael Richards won two Emmy Awards for Outstanding Supporting Actor in a Comedy Series for his role as Cosmo Kramer on the hit show Seinfeld.</p></div></div><div id='' class='facts-item'><div id='' class='facts-heading'><h3 id='' class='facts-number'>2.</h3></div><div id='' class='facts-text-wrapper'><h3 class='facts-title'>Was an Improvisational Comedian</h3><p class='facts-text'>Before becoming famous for his role on Seinfeld, Michael Richards was a part of the Los Angeles improv comedy troupe known as The Groundlings.</p></div></div><div id='' class='facts-item'><div id='' class='facts-heading'><h3 id='' class='facts-number'>3.</h3></div><div id='' class='facts-text-wrapper'><h3 class='facts-title'>Voiced Several Characters</h3><p class='facts-text'>In addition to appearing on screen, Michael Richards has voiced several characters, including the villainous Professor Fitz in the Disney movie The Country Bears.</p></div></div><div id='' class='facts-item'><div id='' class='facts-heading'><h3 id='' class='facts-number'>4.</h3></div><div id='' class='facts-text-wrapper'><h3 class='facts-title'>Appeared on Broadway</h3><p class='facts-text'>Michael Richards appeared in the Broadway production of The Music Man with Dick Van Dyke and Mary Tyler Moore in 2000.</p></div></div><div id='' class='facts-item'><div id='' class='facts-heading'><h3 id='' class='facts-number'>5.</h3></div><div id='' class='facts-text-wrapper'><h3 class='facts-title'>Was a Stand Up Comedian</h3><p class='facts-text'>Michael Richards began his career as a stand up comedian, performing at various comedy clubs in Los Angeles before landing his breakout role on Seinfeld.</p></div></div>
Michael Richards is an American TV actor born on July 24th 1949 and is currently 74 years old. He is best known for his role as Cosmo Kramer on the popular sitcom "Seinfeld," where he frequently served as comic relief in quirky, often physical, skits.
Michael Richards has an estimated net worth of $30M. His wealth comes from his decades-long TV and film career, stand-up comedy appearances, and other business ventures. He is best known for his roles as Cosmo Kramer on the hit sitcom Seinfeld as well as voicing the character, Skipper on the Nickelodeon cartoon, The Penguins of Madagascar.
