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Sam Richardson

Acting Born Jan 12, 1984 Detroit, Michigan, USA 24 credits

Biography

Sam Richardson (born January 12, 1984) is an American actor and comedian. He is best known for playing Richard Splett in the HBO political comedy series Veep (2012–19), co-creating and co-starring in the Comedy Central comedy series Detroiters (2017–18) alongside Tim Robinson, and for playing various characters in the Netflix sketch show I Think You Should Leave with Tim Robinson (2019–present), Aniq Adjaye in the Apple TV+ series The Afterparty (2022–23), and Norville Rogers in the Max series Velma (2023–24). In 2022 and 2023, he was nominated for the Primetime Emmy Award for Outstanding Guest Actor in a Comedy Series for his performance as Edwin Akufo in Ted Lasso, winning the 2023 award in this category.

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Full filmography

  • Hoppers (2026) as Conner (voice)
  • The Office (2005) as Colin
  • Bob's Burgers (2011) as Dave (voice)
  • Curb Your Enthusiasm (2000) as Will Cooper
  • Conan (2010) as Self
  • New Girl (2011) as Dunston
  • The View (1997) as Self - Guest
  • BoJack Horseman (2014) as Doctor Champ (voice)
  • Arrested Development (2003) as TSA Agent
  • Ted Lasso (2020) as Edwin Akufo
  • Jimmy Kimmel Live! (2003) as Self
  • Jimmy Kimmel Live! (2003) as Self - Guest
  • Sausage Party: Foodtopia (2024) as Julius (voice)
  • Archer (2009) as Bort (voice)
  • Veep (2012) as Richard Splett
  • Harley Quinn (2019) as Swamp Thing (voice)
  • The Tomorrow War (2021) as Charlie
  • Poker Face (2023) as Kendall Hines
  • Star Trek: Lower Decks (2020) as Vendome (voice)
  • RuPaul's Drag Race All Stars (2012) as Self - Guest Judge
  • Krapopolis (2023) as Hades (voice)
  • Drunk History (2013) as Jim Brown
  • Lip Sync Battle (2015) as Self
  • Off Camera with Sam Jones (2014) as Self