Richard Kind

Richard Kind

CountryUnited States United States
GenderMale
BirthdayNov 22, 1956
BiographyRichard 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.

Known For

Everybody's Live with John Mulaney
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Everybody's Live with John Mulaney

as Announcer
The Rainmaker
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The Rainmaker

as Larry Shifflet
The Watcher
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The Watcher

as Mitch
A Whole New Ballgame
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A Whole New Ballgame

as Dwight King
Blue Skies
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Blue Skies

as Kenny
Carol & Company
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Carol & Company

as Performer
East New York
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East New York

as Capt. Stan Yenko
John Mulaney Presents: Everybody's in L.A.
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John Mulaney Presents: Everybody's in L.A.

as Announcer
Luck
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Luck

as Joey Rathburn
Mad About You
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Mad About You

as Dr. Mark Devanow
Rapunzel's Tangled Adventure
Ended

Rapunzel's Tangled Adventure

as Uncle Monty
Red Oaks
Ended

Red Oaks

as Sam Myers
Spin City
Ended

Spin City

as Paul Lassiter
Summer Camp Island
Ended

Summer Camp Island

as Shark
The Penguins of Madagascar
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The Penguins of Madagascar

as Roger
Unsub
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Unsub

as Jimmy Bello

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