Michael Richards – An Evening of Conversations, Questions and Answers
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Tuesday, February 17th, 2026
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Michael Richards – An Evening of Conversations, Questions and Answers
Michael Richards is a three-time Emmy Award–winning actor beloved for starring as Cosmo Kramer on the groundbreaking, classic television series Seinfeld. Considered one of the great physical comedians of our time, Richards has worked extensively on television, in film, and on stage in a career spanning five decades.
His recently released memoir, Entrances and Exits, is a candid, insightful, humorous, and complex account of his life and storied career, including his work with Jerry Seinfeld, Larry David, Jason Alexander, Julia Louis-Dreyfus, and other iconic figures in show business. The book added “New York Times bestselling author” to his already illustrious credits.
Born and raised in Los Angeles, Richards grew up playing on nearby studio backlots, nourished by silent-era comedies, television sitcoms, and movies, while also finding comfort in nature and the Los Angeles landscape. He discovered a love of acting in school and was an award-winning standout in National Forensic League competitions. Throughout high school and college, he performed in theater productions and stand-up comedy clubs before joining the U.S. Army during the Vietnam War era.
As a student at CalArts, Richards studied the avant-garde and was influenced by Allen Kaprow, Jerzy Grotowski, Eugène Ionesco, Harold Pinter, and Samuel Beckett. He later began performing at L.A.’s legendary Comedy Store and Improv, coming up in a red-hot comedy scene alongside Robin Williams, Sam Kinison, and Jay Leno.
Beginning in 1980, Richards spent three seasons starring on the sketch comedy series Fridays, where he first worked with Larry David and famously collaborated with Andy Kaufman. Following that series—now revered for its edgy work and deep roster of talent—he spent the decade guest-starring on Night Court, St. Elsewhere, Miami Vice, Cheers, and other top shows of the era.
Richards also appeared in cult comedy films including Transylvania 6-5000, UHF, Airheads, and Problem Child, and starred in the Diane Keaton–directed drama Unstrung Heroes. He has won two Screen Actors Guild Awards and has been nominated for various honors more than 20 times.
Michael Richards is a three-time Emmy Award–winning actor beloved for starring as Cosmo Kramer on the groundbreaking, classic television series Seinfeld. Considered one of the great physical comedians of our time, Richards has worked extensively on television, in film, and on stage in a career spanning five decades.
His recently released memoir, Entrances and Exits, is a candid, insightful, humorous, and complex account of his life and storied career, including his work with Jerry Seinfeld, Larry David, Jason Alexander, Julia Louis-Dreyfus, and other iconic figures in show business. The book added “New York Times bestselling author” to his already illustrious credits.
Born and raised in Los Angeles, Richards grew up playing on nearby studio backlots, nourished by silent-era comedies, television sitcoms, and movies, while also finding comfort in nature and the Los Angeles landscape. He discovered a love of acting in school and was an award-winning standout in National Forensic League competitions. Throughout high school and college, he performed in theater productions and stand-up comedy clubs before joining the U.S. Army during the Vietnam War era.
As a student at CalArts, Richards studied the avant-garde and was influenced by Allen Kaprow, Jerzy Grotowski, Eugène Ionesco, Harold Pinter, and Samuel Beckett. He later began performing at L.A.’s legendary Comedy Store and Improv, coming up in a red-hot comedy scene alongside Robin Williams, Sam Kinison, and Jay Leno.
Beginning in 1980, Richards spent three seasons starring on the sketch comedy series Fridays, where he first worked with Larry David and famously collaborated with Andy Kaufman. Following that series—now revered for its edgy work and deep roster of talent—he spent the decade guest-starring on Night Court, St. Elsewhere, Miami Vice, Cheers, and other top shows of the era.
Richards also appeared in cult comedy films including Transylvania 6-5000, UHF, Airheads, and Problem Child, and starred in the Diane Keaton–directed drama Unstrung Heroes. He has won two Screen Actors Guild Awards and has been nominated for various honors more than 20 times.