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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)'.
Movie Released: 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'.
Movie Released: 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'.
Movie Released: Fri, Jan 26 2018
Poster of Sandy Wexler
Sandy Wexler
Richard Lewis was 69 in Sandy Wexler as 'Testimonial'.
Movie Released: 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'.
Movie Released: Wed, Apr 22 2015
Poster of Misery Loves Comedy
Misery Loves Comedy
Richard Lewis was 67 in Misery Loves Comedy as 'Self'.
Movie Released: 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'.
Movie Released: Mon, May 20 2013
Poster of Vamps
Vamps
Richard Lewis was 65 in Vamps as 'Danny'.
Movie Released: 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'.
Movie Released: 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'.
Movie Released: Sat, Dec 17 2011
Poster of Looking for Lenny
Looking for Lenny
Richard Lewis was 63 in Looking for Lenny as 'Self'.
Movie Released: Sat, Jan 01 2011
Poster of Just 3 Boyz
Just 3 Boyz
Richard Lewis was 62 in Just 3 Boyz as 'Shades (voice)'.
Movie Released: Tue, Mar 30 2010
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'.
Movie Released: Sat, Oct 13 2007
Poster of The Aristocrats
The Aristocrats
Richard Lewis was 58 in The Aristocrats as 'Self'.
Movie Released: 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, '.
Movie Released: 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)'.
Movie Released: 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)'.
Movie Released: 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'.
Movie Released: Sun, Oct 17 1999
Poster of Game Day
Game Day
Richard Lewis was 52 in Game Day as 'Steve Adler'.
Movie Released: Tue, Sep 21 1999
Poster of The Elevator
The Elevator
Richard Lewis was 50 in The Elevator as 'Phil Milowski'.
Movie Released: Wed, Apr 01 1998
Poster of Hugo Pool
Hugo Pool
Richard Lewis was 50 in Hugo Pool as 'Chick Chicalini'.
Movie Released: Fri, Dec 12 1997
Poster of Drunks
Drunks
Richard Lewis was 49 in Drunks as 'Jim'.
Movie Released: Fri, Mar 14 1997
Poster of The Maze
The Maze
Richard Lewis was 49 in The Maze as 'Markov'.
Movie Released: 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'.
Movie Released: 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'.
Movie Released: 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'.
Movie Released: Wed, May 22 1996
Poster of Leaving Las Vegas
Leaving Las Vegas
Richard Lewis was 48 in Leaving Las Vegas as 'Peter'.
Movie Released: Fri, Oct 27 1995
Poster of Wagons East!
Wagons East!
Richard Lewis was 47 in Wagons East! as 'Phil Taylor'.
Movie Released: Tue, Aug 16 1994
Poster of The Last Party
The Last Party
Richard Lewis was 46 in The Last Party as 'Self'.
Movie Released: 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'.
Movie Released: 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'.
Movie Released: 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'.
Movie Released: 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'.
Movie Released: 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'.
Movie Released: 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'.
Movie Released: Sat, Jul 07 1990
Poster of Comic Relief III
Comic Relief III
Richard Lewis was 41 in Comic Relief III as 'Self'.
Movie Released: Sat, Mar 18 1989
Poster of That's Adequate
That's Adequate
Richard Lewis was 41 in That's Adequate as 'Pimples Lapedes'.
Movie Released: Fri, Jan 20 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'.
Movie Released: Sat, Jun 18 1988
Poster of The Wrong Guys
The Wrong Guys
Richard Lewis was 40 in The Wrong Guys as 'Richard'.
Movie Released: 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'.
Movie Released: 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'.
Movie Released: Wed, Oct 16 1985
Poster of The Facts
The Facts
Richard Lewis was 34 in The Facts as 'Host'.
Movie Released: 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'.
Movie Released: 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)'.
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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'.
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Tue, Feb 25 2014
Poster of Inside Comedy
Inside Comedy
Richard Lewis was 64+ in Inside Comedy as 'Self'.
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Thu, Jan 26 2012
Poster of Pound Puppies
Pound Puppies
Richard Lewis was 63+ in Pound Puppies as 'Buddy (voice)'.
TV Show Released: 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'.
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Thu, Jun 10 2010
Poster of 'Til Death
'Til Death
Richard Lewis was 59+ in 'Til Death as 'Miles Tunnicliff'.
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Thu, Sep 07 2006
Poster of Everybody Hates Chris
Everybody Hates Chris
Richard Lewis was 58+ in Everybody Hates Chris as 'Kris'.
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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'.
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Mon, Sep 22 2003
Poster of Las Vegas
Las Vegas
Richard Lewis was 56+ in Las Vegas
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Mon, Sep 22 2003
Poster of Presidio Med
Presidio Med
Richard Lewis was 55+ in Presidio Med as 'Francis Weinod'.
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Tue, Sep 24 2002
Poster of The Dead Zone
The Dead Zone
Richard Lewis was 54+ in The Dead Zone as 'Jack Jericho'.
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Sun, Jun 16 2002
Poster of George Lopez
George Lopez
Richard Lewis was 54+ in George Lopez
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Wed, Mar 27 2002
Poster of Revealed with Jules Asner
Revealed with Jules Asner
Richard Lewis was 54+ in Revealed with Jules Asner
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Sat, Dec 01 2001
Poster of Alias
Alias
Richard Lewis was 54+ in Alias as 'Mitchell Yaeger'.
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Sun, Sep 30 2001
Poster of Dinner for Five
Dinner for Five
Richard Lewis was 54+ in Dinner for Five
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Fri, Jul 06 2001
Poster of Curb Your Enthusiasm
Curb Your Enthusiasm
Richard Lewis was 53+ in Curb Your Enthusiasm as 'Richard Lewis'.
TV Show Released: 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)'.
TV Show Released: 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'.
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Sat, Sep 26 1998
Poster of Hercules
Hercules
Richard Lewis was 51+ in Hercules as 'Neurosis'.
TV Show Released: 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'.
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Tue, Sep 23 1997
Poster of The View
The View
Richard Lewis was 50+ in The View as 'Self'.
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Mon, Aug 11 1997
Poster of 7th Heaven
7th Heaven
Richard Lewis was 49+ in 7th Heaven as 'Richard Glass'.
TV Show Released: 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'.
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Mon, Jul 22 1996
Poster of MADtv
MADtv
Richard Lewis was 48+ in MADtv as 'Self'.
TV Show Released: 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'.
TV Show Released: 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
TV Show Released: 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)'.
TV Show Released: 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'.
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Mon, Sep 13 1993
Poster of Daddy Dearest
Daddy Dearest
Richard Lewis was 46+ in Daddy Dearest as 'Steven Mitchell'.
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Sun, Sep 05 1993
Poster of TriBeCa
TriBeCa
Richard Lewis was 45+ in TriBeCa
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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'.
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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)'.
TV Show Released: 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'.
TV Show Released: 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'.
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Tue, Mar 07 1989
Poster of Harry
Harry
Richard Lewis was 39+ in Harry as 'Richard Breskin'.
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Wed, Mar 04 1987
Poster of American Masters
American Masters
Richard Lewis was 38+ in American Masters as 'Self'.
TV Show Released: 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'.
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Mon, Oct 01 1962