Richard Kind
male
Born on November 22, 1956 (68 years old)
From North Trenton, New Jersey, USA
Known for Acting
Biography
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.
Cast Credits
- 2025
- 2024
- 2023
Hidden Exposure
as
Randall Abbott
2023
The Magnificent Meyersons
as
Morty Meyerson
2023
The Out-Laws
as
Neil Browning
2023
Monsters of California
as
Dr. Eric Walker
2023
Thin Skinned
as
The Mortician
2023
Mr. Monk's Last Case: A Monk Movie
as
Funeral Director #1 / #2
2023
Proof of Concept
2023
Beau Is Afraid
as
Dr. Cohen
2023
Night Court
as
Sy Feldman
2023
Clone High
as
Nostradamus (voice)
2023
History of the World: Part II
as
Peter
2023
Velma
as
Richard Kind (voice)
2023
Night Court
as
Sy Hoffman
2023
Poker Face
as
Jeffrey
2023
- 2022
- 2021
- 2020
- 2019
- 2018
- 2017
- 2016
Detours
as
Sam Jacobson
2016
Jacqueline Argentine
as
Private Investigator
2016
All We Had
as
Marty
2016
The Lennon Report
as
Dr. Stephan G. Lynn
2016
Black Swell
as
Mr. Fennimore
2016
Albion: The Enchanted Stallion
as
Brian
2016
The Paper Store
as
Prof. Marty Kane
2016
The $100,000 Pyramid
as
Self
2016
LEGO Star Wars: The Freemaker Adventures
as
Durpin (voice)
2016
- 2015
- 2014
The Angriest Man in Brooklyn
as
Bix
2014
Obvious Child
as
Jacob
2014
Chu and Blossom
as
Fred
2014
All-Stars
as
Richard Kline
2014
Yellowbird
as
Michka (voice)
2014
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What Cheer?
as
Stan
2014
Ride
as
Boss
2014
Sharknado 2: The Second One
as
Harland "The Blaster" McGuinness
2014
Last Week Tonight with John Oliver
as
Blobfish (voice)
2014
Gotham
as
Mayor Aubrey James
2014
Red Oaks
as
Sam Meyers
2014
Late Night with Seth Meyers
as
Self
2014
Transparent
as
Howard
2014
Bad Teacher
as
Brie's Husband
2014
Last Week Tonight with John Oliver
as
Richard Sackler
2014
The Librarians
as
Bennie Konopka
2014
Gotham
as
Aubrey James
2014
- 2010
- 2009
- 2006
Spymate
as
Dr. Robert Farley
2006
The Wild
as
Larry (voice)
2006
Everyone's Hero
as
Hobo Andy / Maitre D' (voice)
2006
Cars
as
Van (voice)
2006
For Your Consideration
as
Marketing Person
2006
Raising Flagg
as
Bill Reed
2006
I Want Someone to Eat Cheese With
as
Herb Hope
2006
The Best Little Whorehouse in Texas
as
Senator Wingwoah
2006
Psych
as
Hugo Rainer
2006
'Til Death
as
Charlie
2006
- 2004
- 1997
- 2013
- 2012
- 2011
- 2008
- 2007
Sands of Oblivion
as
Ira
2007
Big Stan
as
Mal
2007
Hermie & Friends: Milo the Mantis Who Wouldn't Pray
as
Milo
2007
The Neighbor
as
Wilder
2007
The Grand
as
Andy Andrews
2007
Fired!
as
Self
2007
Bagboy
as
Dave Weiner
2007
Phineas and Ferb
as
Executive (voice)
2007
Head Case
as
Self
2007
Thank God You're Here
as
Self
2007
Burn Notice
as
Marv
2007
- 2005
- 2003
- 2002
- 2001
- 2000
- 1999
- 1998
- 1996
- 1994
- 1993
- 1992
- 1991
- 1990
- 1988
- 1987
- 1986
- 1985
- 1984
- 1995
- 1989
