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Richard Lewis

Bio: Richard Philip Lewis (June 29, 1947 – February 27, 2024) was an American actor, writer, and stand-up comedian. He came to prominence in the 1980s and became known for his dark, neurotic and self-deprecating humor
Born: Sun, Jun 29 1947
Birthplace: Brooklyn, New York City, New York, USA

Death: Tue, Feb 27 2024
Richard Lewis is 76 years old
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Movies (Acting Roles)

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Poster of Emily @ the Edge of Chaos
Emily @ the Edge of Chaos
Richard Lewis was
73 in Emily @ the Edge of Chaos
as 'Aristotle (voice)'.
Fri, May 07 2021
Poster of The Great Buster: A Celebration
The Great Buster: A Celebration
Richard Lewis was
71 in The Great Buster: A Celebration
as 'Self'.
Fri, Oct 05 2018
Poster of Bucky and the Squirrels
Bucky and the Squirrels
Richard Lewis was
70 in Bucky and the Squirrels
as 'Richard Lewis'.
Fri, Jan 26 2018
Poster of Sandy Wexler
Sandy Wexler
Richard Lewis was
69 in Sandy Wexler
as 'Testimonial'.
Fri, Apr 14 2017
Poster of She's Funny That Way
She's Funny That Way
Richard Lewis was
67 in She's Funny That Way
as 'Al Finkelstein'.
Wed, Apr 22 2015
Poster of Misery Loves Comedy
Misery Loves Comedy
Richard Lewis was
67 in Misery Loves Comedy
as 'Self'.
Fri, Jan 23 2015
Poster of Mel Brooks: Make a Noise
Mel Brooks: Make a Noise
Richard Lewis was
65 in Mel Brooks: Make a Noise
as 'Self'.
Mon, May 20 2013
Poster of Vamps
Vamps
Richard Lewis was
65 in Vamps
as 'Danny'.
Sat, Aug 25 2012
Poster of Excavating the 2000 Year Old Man
Excavating the 2000 Year Old Man
Richard Lewis was
64 in Excavating the 2000 Year Old Man
as 'Self'.
Thu, Mar 01 2012
Poster of Method to the Madness of Jerry Lewis
Method to the Madness of Jerry Lewis
Richard Lewis was
64 in Method to the Madness of Jerry Lewis
as 'Self'.
Sat, Dec 17 2011
Poster of Looking for Lenny
Looking for Lenny
Richard Lewis was
63 in Looking for Lenny
as 'Self'.
Sat, Jan 01 2011
Poster of Mr. Warmth: The Don Rickles Project
Mr. Warmth: The Don Rickles Project
Richard Lewis was
60 in Mr. Warmth: The Don Rickles Project
as 'Self'.
Sat, Oct 13 2007
Poster of The Aristocrats
The Aristocrats
Richard Lewis was
58 in The Aristocrats
as 'Self'.
Fri, Jul 29 2005
Poster of Confessions of an Action Star
Confessions of an Action Star
Richard Lewis was
57 in Confessions of an Action Star
as 'Self, '.
Sun, Jan 23 2005
Poster of The Very Best of America's Funniest Comedians
The Very Best of America's Funniest Comedians
Richard Lewis was
55 in The Very Best of America's Funniest Comedians
as 'Self (archive footage)'.
Tue, May 13 2003
Poster of Laughing Out Loud: America's Funniest Comedians
Laughing Out Loud: America's Funniest Comedians
Richard Lewis was
53 in Laughing Out Loud: America's Funniest Comedians
as 'Self (archive footage)'.
Tue, Mar 20 2001
Poster of Larry David: Curb Your Enthusiasm
Larry David: Curb Your Enthusiasm
Richard Lewis was
52 in Larry David: Curb Your Enthusiasm
as 'Self'.
Sun, Oct 17 1999
Poster of Game Day
Game Day
Richard Lewis was
52 in Game Day
as 'Steve Adler'.
Tue, Sep 21 1999
Poster of The Elevator
The Elevator
Richard Lewis was
50 in The Elevator
as 'Phil Milowski'.
Wed, Apr 01 1998
Poster of Hugo Pool
Hugo Pool
Richard Lewis was
50 in Hugo Pool
as 'Chick Chicalini'.
Fri, Dec 12 1997
Poster of Drunks
Drunks
Richard Lewis was
49 in Drunks
as 'Jim'.
Fri, Mar 14 1997
Poster of The Maze
The Maze
Richard Lewis was
49 in The Maze
as 'Markov'.
Wed, Jan 01 1997
Poster of Richard Lewis: The Magical Misery Tour
Richard Lewis: The Magical Misery Tour
Richard Lewis was
49 in Richard Lewis: The Magical Misery Tour
as 'Himself'.
Sat, Dec 14 1996
Poster of A Weekend in the Country
A Weekend in the Country
Richard Lewis was
48 in A Weekend in the Country
as 'Bobby Stein'.
Wed, Jun 12 1996
Poster of Nichols and May: Take Two
Nichols and May: Take Two
Richard Lewis was
48 in Nichols and May: Take Two
as 'Self'.
Wed, May 22 1996
Poster of Leaving Las Vegas
Leaving Las Vegas
Richard Lewis was
48 in Leaving Las Vegas
as 'Peter'.
Fri, Oct 27 1995
Poster of Wagons East!
Wagons East!
Richard Lewis was
47 in Wagons East!
as 'Phil Taylor'.
Tue, Aug 16 1994
Poster of The Last Party
The Last Party
Richard Lewis was
46 in The Last Party
as 'Self'.
Fri, Aug 27 1993
Poster of Robin Hood: Men in Tights
Robin Hood: Men in Tights
Richard Lewis was
46 in Robin Hood: Men in Tights
as 'Prince John'.
Wed, Jul 28 1993
Poster of 'Robin Hood: Men in Tights' – The Legend Had It Coming
'Robin Hood: Men in Tights' – The Legend Had It Coming
Richard Lewis was
46 in 'Robin Hood: Men in Tights' – The Legend Had It Coming
as 'Self'.
Tue, Jul 27 1993
Poster of The Danger of Love: The Carolyn Warmus Story
The Danger of Love: The Carolyn Warmus Story
Richard Lewis was
45 in The Danger of Love: The Carolyn Warmus Story
as 'Edward Sanders'.
Sun, Oct 04 1992
Poster of Once Upon a Crime
Once Upon a Crime
Richard Lewis was
44 in Once Upon a Crime
as 'Julian Peters'.
Fri, Mar 06 1992
Poster of The One, the Only... Groucho
The One, the Only... Groucho
Richard Lewis was
43 in The One, the Only... Groucho
as 'Self'.
Tue, May 28 1991
Poster of Richard Lewis: I'm Doomed
Richard Lewis: I'm Doomed
Richard Lewis was
43 in Richard Lewis: I'm Doomed
as 'Self'.
Sat, Jul 07 1990
Poster of Comic Relief III
Comic Relief III
Richard Lewis was
41 in Comic Relief III
as 'Self'.
Sat, Mar 18 1989
Poster of That's Adequate
That's Adequate
Richard Lewis was
41 in That's Adequate
as 'Pimples Lapedes'.
Sun, Jan 01 1989
Poster of Richard Lewis: I'm Exhausted
Richard Lewis: I'm Exhausted
Richard Lewis was
40 in Richard Lewis: I'm Exhausted
as 'Self'.
Sat, Jun 18 1988
Poster of The Wrong Guys
The Wrong Guys
Richard Lewis was
40 in The Wrong Guys
as 'Richard'.
Fri, May 13 1988
Poster of An All-Star Toast to the Improv
An All-Star Toast to the Improv
Richard Lewis was
40 in An All-Star Toast to the Improv
as 'Self'.
Sat, Jan 30 1988
Poster of Richard Lewis: I'm In Pain
Richard Lewis: I'm In Pain
Richard Lewis was
38 in Richard Lewis: I'm In Pain
as 'Self'.
Wed, Oct 16 1985
Poster of The Facts
The Facts
Richard Lewis was
34 in The Facts
as 'Host'.
Tue, Jun 01 1982
Poster of Diary of a Young Comic
Diary of a Young Comic
Richard Lewis was
31 in Diary of a Young Comic
as 'Billy Goldstein / Gondola'.
Sat, Feb 03 1979

TV Shows (Acting Roles)

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Ages in TV shows are based off the first air date and may not be accurate. View individual episode details for accurate ages
Poster of BoJack Horseman
BoJack Horseman
Richard Lewis was
67+ in BoJack Horseman
as 'Ziggy Abler (voice)'.
First Air Date
Fri, Aug 22 2014
Poster of Late Night with Seth Meyers
Late Night with Seth Meyers
Richard Lewis was
66+ in Late Night with Seth Meyers
as 'Self'.
First Air Date
Tue, Feb 25 2014
Poster of Inside Comedy
Inside Comedy
Richard Lewis was
64+ in Inside Comedy
as 'Self'.
First Air Date
Thu, Jan 26 2012
Poster of Pound Puppies
Pound Puppies
Richard Lewis was
63+ in Pound Puppies
as 'Buddy (voice)'.
First Air Date
Sun, Oct 10 2010
Poster of The Green Room with Paul Provenza
The Green Room with Paul Provenza
Richard Lewis was
62+ in The Green Room with Paul Provenza
as 'Self'.
First Air Date
Thu, Jun 10 2010
Poster of 'Til Death
'Til Death
Richard Lewis was
59+ in 'Til Death
as 'Miles Tunnicliff'.
First Air Date
Thu, Sep 07 2006
Poster of Everybody Hates Chris
Everybody Hates Chris
Richard Lewis was
58+ in Everybody Hates Chris
as 'Kris'.
First Air Date
Thu, Sep 22 2005
Poster of Two and a Half Men
Two and a Half Men
Richard Lewis was
56+ in Two and a Half Men
as 'Stan'.
First Air Date
Mon, Sep 22 2003
Poster of Las Vegas
Las Vegas
Richard Lewis was
56+ in Las Vegas
First Air Date
Mon, Sep 22 2003
Poster of Presidio Med
Presidio Med
Richard Lewis was
55+ in Presidio Med
as 'Francis Weinod'.
First Air Date
Tue, Sep 24 2002
Poster of The Dead Zone
The Dead Zone
Richard Lewis was
54+ in The Dead Zone
as 'Jack Jericho'.
First Air Date
Sun, Jun 16 2002
Poster of George Lopez
George Lopez
Richard Lewis was
54+ in George Lopez
First Air Date
Wed, Mar 27 2002
Poster of Revealed with Jules Asner
Revealed with Jules Asner
Richard Lewis was
54+ in Revealed with Jules Asner
First Air Date
Sat, Dec 01 2001
Poster of Alias
Alias
Richard Lewis was
54+ in Alias
as 'Mitchell Yaeger'.
First Air Date
Sun, Sep 30 2001
Poster of Dinner for Five
Dinner for Five
Richard Lewis was
54+ in Dinner for Five
First Air Date
Fri, Jul 06 2001
Poster of Curb Your Enthusiasm
Curb Your Enthusiasm
Richard Lewis was
53+ in Curb Your Enthusiasm
as 'Richard Lewis'.
First Air Date
Sun, Oct 15 2000
Poster of Law & Order: Special Victims Unit
Law & Order: Special Victims Unit
Richard Lewis was
52+ in Law & Order: Special Victims Unit
as 'Sportsman Larry, Sportsman Larry (voice)'.
First Air Date
Mon, Sep 20 1999
Poster of V.I.P.
V.I.P.
Richard Lewis was
51+ in V.I.P.
as 'Ronald Zane'.
First Air Date
Sat, Sep 26 1998
Poster of Hercules
Hercules
Richard Lewis was
51+ in Hercules
as 'Neurosis'.
First Air Date
Mon, Aug 31 1998
Poster of Hiller and Diller
Hiller and Diller
Richard Lewis was
50+ in Hiller and Diller
as 'Neil Diller'.
First Air Date
Tue, Sep 23 1997
Poster of The View
The View
Richard Lewis was
50+ in The View
as 'Self'.
First Air Date
Mon, Aug 11 1997
Poster of 7th Heaven
7th Heaven
Richard Lewis was
49+ in 7th Heaven
as 'Richard Glass'.
First Air Date
Mon, Aug 26 1996
Poster of The Daily Show
The Daily Show
Richard Lewis was
49+ in The Daily Show
as 'Self'.
First Air Date
Mon, Jul 22 1996
Poster of MADtv
MADtv
Richard Lewis was
48+ in MADtv
as 'Self'.
First Air Date
Sat, Oct 14 1995
Poster of A.J.'s Time Travelers
A.J.'s Time Travelers
Richard Lewis was
48+ in A.J.'s Time Travelers
as 'Edgar Allan Poe'.
First Air Date
Sat, Sep 09 1995
Poster of Dr. Katz, Professional Therapist
Dr. Katz, Professional Therapist
Richard Lewis was
47+ in Dr. Katz, Professional Therapist
First Air Date
Sun, May 28 1995
Poster of Happily Ever After: Fairy Tales for Every Child
Happily Ever After: Fairy Tales for Every Child
Richard Lewis was
47+ in Happily Ever After: Fairy Tales for Every Child
as 'Old Beggar (voice)'.
First Air Date
Sun, Mar 12 1995
Poster of Late Night with Conan O'Brien
Late Night with Conan O'Brien
Richard Lewis was
46+ in Late Night with Conan O'Brien
as 'Self - Guest'.
First Air Date
Mon, Sep 13 1993
Poster of Daddy Dearest
Daddy Dearest
Richard Lewis was
46+ in Daddy Dearest
as 'Steven Mitchell'.
First Air Date
Sun, Sep 05 1993
Poster of TriBeCa
TriBeCa
Richard Lewis was
45+ in TriBeCa
First Air Date
Tue, Mar 23 1993
Poster of The Larry Sanders Show
The Larry Sanders Show
Richard Lewis was
45+ in The Larry Sanders Show
as 'Richard Lewis'.
First Air Date
Sat, Aug 15 1992
Poster of The Tonight Show with Jay Leno
The Tonight Show with Jay Leno
Richard Lewis was
44+ in The Tonight Show with Jay Leno
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Mon, May 25 1992
Poster of The Simpsons
The Simpsons
Richard Lewis was
42+ in The Simpsons
as 'Golem (voice)'.
First Air Date
Sun, Dec 17 1989
Poster of Tales from the Crypt
Tales from the Crypt
Richard Lewis was
41+ in Tales from the Crypt
as 'Vern'.
First Air Date
Sat, Jun 10 1989
Poster of Anything But Love
Anything But Love
Richard Lewis was
41+ in Anything But Love
as 'Marty Gold'.
First Air Date
Tue, Mar 07 1989
Poster of Harry
Harry
Richard Lewis was
39+ in Harry
as 'Richard Breskin'.
First Air Date
Wed, Mar 04 1987
Poster of American Masters
American Masters
Richard Lewis was
38+ in American Masters
as 'Self'.
First Air Date
Mon, Jun 23 1986
Poster of The Tonight Show Starring Johnny Carson
The Tonight Show Starring Johnny Carson
Richard Lewis was
15+ in The Tonight Show Starring Johnny Carson
as 'Self'.
First Air Date
Mon, Oct 01 1962
Poster of The Oscars
The Oscars
Richard Lewis was
5+ in The Oscars
as 'Self (archive footage)'.
First Air Date
Thu, Mar 19 1953