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BIO

Richard Kind is an accomplished stage, screen and television actor who continues to redefine the term character actor. Richard appeared in the Academy Award Winning Best Picture, ARGO for director Ben Affleck and starred as ‘Bing Bong’ in the hit Pixar Film, INSIDE OUT. He played a memorable, heartbreaking role in Clint Eastwood’s HEREAFTER. Richard was ‘Uncle Arthur,’ brother to Michael Stuhlbarg in the critically acclaimed A SERIOUS MAN written and directed by Joel and Ethan Coen. He worked a second time with the Coen brothers in SUBURBICON, directed by George Clooney.



He recently co-starred in the fourth season of ONLY MURDERS IN THE BUILDING on HULU, as well as John Mulaney in NETFLIX’S EVERYBODY’S IN LA. Richard played a juicy recurring role in Ryan Murphy’s limited series THE WATCHER for Netflix and simultaneously shot THE OUT-LAWS for Netflix opposite Pierce Brosnan and Ellen Barkin. He had a starring role on CBS in the highly rated drama EAST NEW YORK. Additional film credits include a two time collaboration with Tom McCarthy in THE VISITOR and THE STATION AGENT as well as roles in several other films including TICK, TICK…BOOM, OBVIOUS CHILD, 18 1/2, THE BELLMEN, AUGGIE, THE MAGNIFICENT MEYERSONS, ANDOVER, THE INDEPENDENTS, ALL WE HAD, THE LENNON REPORT and THE PAPER STORE just to name a few, as well as voicing characters in A BUG’S LIFE, CARS and the television series, SUMMER CAMP ISLAND, fan favorite BIG MOUTH and AMERICAN DAD! Apart from his infamous roles on SPIN CITY and MAD ABOUT YOU, Richard was also a series regular on the acclaimed HBO series, LUCK as well as three seasons on Amazon’s RED OAKS and a season of BROCKMIRE opposite Hank Azaria. Richard had a six episode arc on EVERYTHING’S GONNA BE OKAY for Freeform. He has also had recurring roles on Fox’s GOTHAM, Showtime’s I’M DYING UP HERE, and has appeared numerous times on YOUNG SHELDON, CURB YOUR ENTHUSIASM as ‘Uncle Andy’, THE GOLDBERGS as ‘Formica Mike’ and LAW & ORDER: SPECIAL VICTIMS UNIT. In addition, he has guest starred on many, many shows. Richard is a Drama Desk Award Winner and Tony Nominee for the Broadway Hit, “The Big Knife.” On stage he has also starred in “Guys and Dolls” in London, the smash hit Broadway musical “The Producers”, “The Tale of the Allergist’s Wife”, “Candide”, and “Bounce”, among others. Richard started his career in Chicago with the Practical Theatre Company, founded by Julia Louis-Dreyfus, Brad Hall and Gary Kroeger.

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STAGE CREDITS

All In: Comedy About Love All In: Comedy About Love
[Broadway]
Original Broadway Production, 2024
Performer
Kiss Me, Kate Kiss Me, Kate
[Broadway]
Roundabout Theatre Company Revival, 2019
Gangster (Second Man) [Replacement]
Nassim Nassim
[Off-Broadway]
Barrow Street Theatricals Off-Broadway Production, 2018
Performer
Kiss Me, Kate Kiss Me, Kate
[New York]
Roundabout Theatre Company Benefit Concert, 2016
Gangster
The Big Knife The Big Knife
[Broadway]
Roundabout Theatre Company Production, 2013
Marcus Hoff
It's a Bird...It's a Plane...It's Superman
[Los Angeles]
Reprise! Concert, 2007
Performer
Spalding Gray: Stories Left to Tell
[Off-Broadway]
2007
Performer [Replacement]
an oak tree
[Off-Broadway]
2006
Father [Replacement]
The Best Little Whorehouse in Texas
[Broadway]
Broadway Revival Production, 2006
Senator Wingwoah
Bounce
[New York]
Reading, 2006
Addison Mizner
Dirty Rotten Scoundrels Dirty Rotten Scoundrels
[Broadway]
Original Broadway Production, 2005
Andre [Replacement]
The Drowsy Chaperone
[New York]
National Alliance for Musical Theatre Presentation, 2004
Performer
Sly Fox Sly Fox
[Broadway]
Broadway Revival, 2004
The Judge [Replacement]
Foxwell J. Sly [Replacement]
Bounce
[Regional (US)]
World Premiere, 2003
Addison Mizner
Funny Girl
[Broadway]
Actors' Fund Concert, 2002
Mr. Renaldi
Ensemble/Other Roles
The Producers The Producers
[Broadway]
Original Broadway Production, 2001
Max Bialystock [Replacement]
The Tale Of The Allergist's Wife
[Broadway]
Broadway Transfer, 2000
Ira [Replacement]
Orwell That Ends Well
[Off-Broadway]
1984
Performer

Movies

Meanwhile in Santa Monica
[ 1988 ] Alex
Vice Versa
[ 1988 ] Floyd
Queens Logic
[ 1991 ] Actor
Mr. Saturday Night
[ 1992 ] Reporter
Tom and Jerry: The Movie
[ 1992 ] Tom
Jimmy Hollywood
[ 1994 ] Angry Driver
Stargate
[ 1994 ] Gary Meyers, Ph.D.
Clifford
[ 1994 ] Julien Daniels
Shooting Lily
[ 1996 ] Florist
Johns
[ 1996 ] Paul Truman
Cold Around the Heart
[ 1997 ] Attorney Nabbish
Hacks
[ 1997 ] Benny
A Bug's Life
[ 1998 ] Molt
Confessions of a Dangerous Mind
[ 2002 ] Cting Executive Man
Quicksand
[ 2002 ] Kensington
Spymate
[ 2003 ] Dr. Farley
Shrink Rap
[ 2003 ] Herb
The Station Agent
[ 2003 ] Louis Tiboni
Nobody Knows Anything!
[ 2003 ] Real Estate Agent
Elvis Has Left the Building
[ 2004 ] Burning Elvis
Garfield
[ 2004 ] Dad Rat
Dog Gone Love
[ 2004 ] Doug
Bewitched
[ 2005 ] Abner Kravitz
The Producers
[ 2005 ] Jury Foreman
Raising Flagg
[ 2006 ] Bill Reed
I Want Someone to Eat Cheese With
[ 2006 ] Herb Hope
Everyone's Hero
[ 2006 ] Hobo Andy, Maitre D
The Wild
[ 2006 ] Larry
For Your Consideration
[ 2006 ] Marketing Person
Cars
[ 2006 ] Van
The Grand
[ 2007 ] Andy Andrews
Bagboy
[ 2007 ] Dave Weiner
The Visitor
[ 2007 ] Jacob
Big Stan
[ 2007 ] Mal
The Neighbor
[ 2007 ] Wilder
The Understudy
[ 2008 ] Ian
Help Me, Help You
[ 2009 ] Fish
Heidi 4 Paws
[ 2009 ] Grandfather
Ingenious
[ 2009 ] Newkin
A Serious Man
[ 2009 ] Uncle Arthur
Toy Story 3
[ 2010 ] Bookworm
Hereafter
[ 2010 ] Christos
Fancypants
[ 2011 ] Mr. Camp
Cars 2
[ 2011 ] Van
Santa Paws 2: The Santa Pups
[ 2012 ] Eddy the Elf Dog
Divorce Invitation
[ 2012 ] George Mon
Argo
[ 2012 ] Max Klein
BuzzKill
[ 2012 ] Stan Fuller
Dealin' with Idiots
[ 2013 ] Harold
The Angriest Man in Brooklyn
[ 2014 ] Bix Field
Ride
[ 2014 ] Boss
Chu and Blossom
[ 2014 ] Fred
Obvious Child
[ 2014 ] Jacob
Yellowbird
[ 2014 ] Michka
All Stars
[ 2014 ] Richard Kline
Inside Out
[ 2015 ] Bing Bong
Albion: The Enchanted Stallion
[ 2016 ] Brian
The Lennon Report
[ 2016 ] Dr. Stephan G. Lynn
All We Had
[ 2016 ] Marty
Jacqueline Argentine
[ 2016 ] Private Investigator
The Paper Store
[ 2016 ] Prof. Marty Kane
Detours
[ 2016 ] Sam Jacobson
Andover
[ 2017 ] Harold
Suburbicon
[ 2017 ] John Sears
Bernard and Huey
[ 2017 ] Marty
The Independents
[ 2018 ] Granny
Auggie
[ 2019 ] Felix
The Last Laugh
[ 2019 ] Jimbo
Bombshell
[ 2019 ] Rudy Giuliani
The Social Ones
[ 2019 ] The Architect
Rifkin's Festival
[ 2020 ] Mort's Father
Ella Bella Bingo
[ 2020 ] Mr. Jackson
The Bellmen
[ 2020 ] Sid
The Stand In
[ 2020 ] Wes
Cupid for Christmas
[ 2021 ] Cupid
18½
[ 2021 ] Jack
The Magnificent Meyersons
[ 2021 ] Morty Meyerson
Extinct
[ 2021 ] Wally
tick, tick... BOOM!
[ 2021 ] Walter Bloom
Monsters of California
[ 2022 ] Dr. Walker
Run & Gun
[ 2022 ] Grayson
Tankhouse
[ 2022 ] Morten
The Out-Laws
[ 2023 ] Neil Browning
Wolfs
[ 2024 ] Kid's Dad

TV Shows

American Dad!
Al Tuttle, Car Salesman
At Home with Amy Sedaris
Lenny, Sugar Griz
Big Mouth
Marty Glouberman, Scammer, Sperm #2
Carol & Company
Skit Characters, Walter, Warren
Curb Your Enthusiasm
Cousin Andy
East New York
Captain Stan Yenko
Elena of Avalor
Cacahuate
Go, Baby!
Narrator
Gotham
Aubrey James
Kim Possible
Frugal Lucre
Law & Order: Special Victims Unit
William Biegel, Jonas Dworkin
Luck
Joey Rathburn
Mad About You
Dr. Mark Devanow
Oswald
Pongo, Pongo US
Rapunzel's Tangled Adventure
Monty, Uncle Monty
Red Oaks
Sam Meyers
Scrubs
Mr. Korman, Mr. Corman
Spin City
Paul Lassiter
Still Standing
Dr. Nathan Gerber
The Commish
Alex Beebee
The Goldbergs
Formica Michael Mikowitz
The Good Fight
Judge Alan Davies
Young Sheldon
Ira Rosenbloom
Mickey Mouse Funhouse
[ 2021-2024 ] CheezelSneezel
Only Murders in the Building
Vince Fish
Velma
Richard Kind
Evil
Judge Jared Jeter
Kite Man: Hell Yeah!
Health Inspector
Girls5eva
Richard Kind
Night Court
Sy Hoffman
Clone High
Nostradamus
American Dad!
[ 2005-2025 ] Al Tuttle

Awards and Nominations

Drama Desk Awards - 2013 - Outstanding Featured Actor in a Play

Richard Kind, The Big Knife

Outer Critics Circle Awards - 2013 - Outstanding Featured Actor in a Play

Richard Kind , The Big Knife

Tony Awards - 2013 - Best Performance by an Actor in a Featured Role in a Play

Richard Kind, The Big Knife

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Video: Nathan Lane Previews MID-CENTURY MODERN on THE LATE SHOW
by Josh Sharpe - Mar 12, 2025

On Tuesday, Tony-winner Nathan Lane visited The Late Show with Stephen Colbert to discuss his new show, Mid-Century Modern, or, as it has been called, 'The Gay Golden Girls,' a description which 'sounds redundant,' Lane joked on the show. Watch the interview!
Exclusive: NBC's NIGHT COURT Stars Perform Original Musical Number 'All Rise' Photo
Exclusive: NBC's NIGHT COURT Stars Perform Original Musical Number 'All Rise'
by Josh Sharpe - Mar 10, 2025

A new episode of NBC's Night Court airs tomorrow and, this time, the show will feature a musical twist. Watch an exclusive clip ahead of the episode now!
Photos: Richard Kind Guest Stars in New Musical Episode of NIGHT COURT Photo
Photos: Richard Kind Guest Stars in New Musical Episode of NIGHT COURT
by Josh Sharpe - Mar 6, 2025

Next week, Richard Kind guest stars and reprises his role as shady Broadway producer Sy Hoffman in the new episode of NBC's Night Court, which sees the characters stage an original musical. Take a look at photos from the episode!
Video: Nathan Lane, Matt Bomer, & More Star in MID-CENTURY MODERN Trailer Photo
Video: Nathan Lane, Matt Bomer, & More Star in MID-CENTURY MODERN Trailer
by Josh Sharpe - Mar 6, 2025

Mid-Century Modern, the new sicom featuring Nathan Lane, Matt Bomer, and Nathan Lee Graham, has just released its first trailer. All ten episodes of the show drop March 28 on Hulu. Watch the trailer now!
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by Josh Sharpe - Mar 5, 2025

Keegan-Michael Key is set to star in the fifth season of Hulu's Only Murders in the Building, which has just begun production in New York. He will appear in an unnamed recurring role.
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by Josh Sharpe - Feb 28, 2025

For Broadway fans looking for something to stream, March is a packed month! As Spring officially begins, several theater titles make their streaming debuts, including WICKED's blockbuster adaptation and SING SING. Discover where to watch your favorite musicals and new releases.
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A CONVERSATION WITH RICHARD KIND: HOW NOT TO BE FAMOUS is Coming to Patchogue Theatre
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Feb 26, 2025

Patchogue Theatre for the Performing Arts will present A Conversation with Richard Kind: How NOT To Be Famous, appearing in May. Learn more and see how to purchase tickets.
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HOW NOT TO BE FAMOUS: A Conversation With Richard Kind is Coming to BroadwaySF
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Feb 25, 2025

BroadwaySF will present How Not To Be Famous: A Conversation with Richard Kind— a one-night-only event featuring the beloved veteran actor as he shares stories, humor, and stand-up at the Curran Theatre. Learn more!
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Jesse Tyler Ferguson, Richard Kind, & More Confirmed as MID-CENTURY MODERN Guest Stars
by Josh Sharpe - Feb 24, 2025

Ahead of its streaming debut next month, Hulu has confirmed several guest stars who are set to appear in the sitcom Mid-Century Modern including Broadway alums Jesse Tyler Ferguson, Richard Kind, and Judd Hirsch.
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by Stephi Wild - Feb 24, 2025

Watch as Kristen Bell opened the 31st Annual Screen Actors Guild awards by performing a parody of 'Do You Want to Build a Snowman?' from Frozen along with a montage of noninees first roles.
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by Stephi Wild - Feb 18, 2025

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by Sidney Paterra - Feb 16, 2025

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The Inauguration Day Concert for America event will now raise funds for the California Community Foundation, an organization supporting wildfire recovery efforts to aid those most in need. Newly joined talent appearances include Wayne Brady, Rachel Bay Jones, Cheyenne Jackson, Ingrid Michaelson, Richard Kind, and more.
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FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS

How many Broadway shows has Richard Kind been in?

Richard Kind has appeared on Broadway in 9 shows.

How many West End shows has Richard Kind been in?

Richard Kind has not appeared in the West End.

What awards has Richard Kind been nominated for?

Outstanding Featured Actor in a Play (Drama Desk Awards) for The Big Knife, Outstanding Featured Actor in a Play (Outer Critics Circle Awards) for The Big Knife and Best Performance by an Actor in a Featured Role in a Play (Tony Awards) for The Big Knife.

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