Richard Lewis
Biography
Richard Philip Lewis was an American actor, writer, and stand-up comedian born in Brooklyn, New York City, New York on June 29, 1947, and he died on February 27, 2024. He rose to prominence during the 1980s and became recognized for his dark, neurotic, and self-deprecating comedic style. As an actor, he was known for co-starring alongside Jamie Lee Curtis in the sitcom Anything but Love, playing Prince John in the film Robin Hood: Men in Tights, and portraying a semi-fictionalized version of himself in a recurring role on the HBO series Curb Your Enthusiasm.
Career overview
Richard Philip Lewis was an American actor, writer, and stand-up comedian born in Brooklyn, New York City, New York. He came to prominence in the 1980s and became known for his dark, neurotic, and self-deprecating humor. Throughout his career, he amassed 90 known acting credits.
As an actor, Lewis was known for several prominent roles across television and film. He co-starred with Jamie Lee Curtis in the sitcom Anything but Love and played the role of Prince John in the film Robin Hood: Men in Tights. Additionally, he was known for his recurring role as a semi-fictionalized version of himself in HBO's Curb Your Enthusiasm.
Outside of his professional work, Lewis had a history with fellow creator and star Larry David. The two first met at a summer camp in Cornwall-on-Hudson, New York, when they were twelve years old, a time during which Lewis claimed they hated each other. Lewis lived from June 29, 1947, until his death on February 27, 2024, at the age of 76.
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Full Filmography
98 titles- Group Therapy (2024) as Self (archive footage)
- Emily @ the Edge of Chaos (2021) as Aristotle (voice)
- Origin (2019) Thanks
- The Great Buster: A Celebration (2018) as Self
- Bucky and the Squirrels (2018) as Richard Lewis
- Sandy Wexler (2017) as Testimonial
- She's Funny That Way (2015) as Al Finkelstein
- Misery Loves Comedy (2015) as Self
- Late Night with Seth Meyers (2014) as Self
- BoJack Horseman (2014) as Ziggy Abler (voice)
- Mel Brooks: Make a Noise (2013) as Self
- Inside Comedy (2012) as Self
- Vamps (2012) as Danny
- Excavating the 2000 Year Old Man (2012) as Self
- Method to the Madness of Jerry Lewis (2011) as Self
- Looking for Lenny (2011) as Self
- Pound Puppies (2010) as Buddy (voice)
- The Green Room with Paul Provenza (2010) as Self
- Just 3 Boyz (2010) as Shades (voice)
- Mr. Warmth: The Don Rickles Project (2007) as Self
- 'Til Death (2006) as Miles Tunnicliff
- Everybody Hates Chris (2005) as Kris
- The Aristocrats (2005) as Self
- Confessions of an Action Star (2005) as Self
- Confessions of an Action Star (2005)
- Two and a Half Men (2003) as Stan
- Las Vegas (2003) as Stan
- The Very Best of America's Funniest Comedians (2003) as Self (archive footage)
- The Dead Zone (2002) as Jack Jericho
- George Lopez (2002) as Phillip Nickleson
- Presidio Med (2002) as Francis Weinod
- Alias (2001) as Mitchell Yaeger
- Revealed with Jules Asner (2001)
- Dinner for Five (2001)
- Laughing Out Loud: America's Funniest Comedians (2001) as Self (archive footage)
- Curb Your Enthusiasm (2000) as Richard Lewis
- Law & Order: Special Victims Unit (1999) as Sportsman Larry
- Law & Order: Special Victims Unit (1999) as Sportsman Larry (voice)
- Larry David: Curb Your Enthusiasm (1999) as Self
- Game Day (1999) as Steve Adler
- Hollywood Squares (1998) as Self - Panelist
- V.I.P. (1998) as Ronald Zane
- Hercules (1998) as Neurosis
- Rude Awakening (1998) as Harve Schwartz
- The Elevator (1998) as Phil Milowski
- The View (1997) as Self
- Hugo Pool (1997) as Chick Chicalini
- Hiller and Diller (1997) as Neil Diller
- Drunks (1997) as Jim
- The Maze (1997) as Markov
- The Daily Show (1996) as Self
- 7th Heaven (1996) as Richard Glass
- A Weekend in the Country (1996) as Bobby Stein
- Nichols and May: Take Two (1996) as Self
- Richard Lewis: The Magical Misery Tour (1996) as Himself
- Richard Lewis: The Magical Misery Tour (1996) Writer
- Happily Ever After: Fairy Tales for Every Child (1995) as Old Beggar (voice)
- Dr. Katz, Professional Therapist (1995) as Richard (voice)
- Dr. Katz, Professional Therapist (1995) Additional Writing
- Leaving Las Vegas (1995) as Peter
- MADtv (1995) as Self
- Comic Relief VII (1995) as Self
- A.J.'s Time Travelers (1995) as Edgar Allan Poe
- Wagons East! (1994) as Phil Taylor
- Late Show with David Letterman (1993) as Self - Guest
- Late Night with Conan O'Brien (1993) as Self - Guest
- Robin Hood: Men in Tights (1993) as Prince John
- Daddy Dearest (1993) as Steven Mitchell
- Daddy Dearest (1993) Creator
- TriBeCa (1993)
- The Last Party (1993) as Self
- 'Robin Hood: Men in Tights' – The Legend Had It Coming (1993) as Self
- The Tonight Show with Jay Leno (1992)
- The Larry Sanders Show (1992) as Richard Lewis
- Once Upon a Crime (1992) as Julian Peters
- The Danger of Love: The Carolyn Warmus Story (1992) as Edward Sanders
- The One, the Only... Groucho (1991) as Self
- The 14th Annual Young Comedians Show (1991)
- Richard Lewis: I'm Doomed (1990) as Self
- Richard Lewis: I'm Doomed (1990) Writer
- The Simpsons (1989) as Golem (voice)
- Tales from the Crypt (1989) as Vern (segment "Whirlpool")
- Anything But Love (1989) as Marty Gold
- That's Adequate (1989) as Pimples Lapedes
- Comic Relief III (1989) as Self
- The Wrong Guys (1988) as Richard
- An All-Star Toast to the Improv (1988) as Self
- Richard Lewis: I'm Exhausted (1988) as Self
- Richard Lewis: I'm Exhausted (1988) Writer
- Harry (1987) as Richard Breskin
- American Masters (1986) as Self
- Richard Lewis: I'm In Pain (1985) as Self
- Late Night with David Letterman (1982) as Self - Guest
- The Facts (1982) as Host
- The 6th Annual Young Comedians (1981) as Self
- Diary of a Young Comic (1979) as Billy Goldstein / Gondola
- Diary of a Young Comic (1979) Writer
- The Tonight Show Starring Johnny Carson (1962) as Self
Frequently Asked Questions
What movies or TV shows is Richard Lewis best known for?
Richard Lewis is widely recognized for notable roles and projects including She's Funny That Way (2015), Late Night with Seth Meyers (2014), BoJack Horseman (2014), The Constant Husband (1955).
When and where was Richard Lewis born?
Richard Lewis was born on June 29, 1947 in Brooklyn, New York City, New York, USA. They passed away on February 27, 2024.
How many credits does Richard Lewis have?
Richard Lewis has accumulated over 98 film and television credits across a career spanning from 1962 to 2024.
What is Richard Lewis's background in cinema and television?
Richard Philip Lewis was an American actor, writer, and stand-up comedian born in Brooklyn, New York City, New York on June 29, 1947, and he died on February 27, 2024. He rose to prominence during the 1980s and became recognized for his dark, neurotic, and self-deprecating comedic style. As an actor, he was known for c...