Richard Kind
- Known for
- Acting
- Born
- 22 November 1956 · North Trenton, New Jersey, USA
Richard Bruce Kind (born November 22, 1956) is an American actor (stage, screen, and voice) and comedian. He is best known for his roles as Captain Stan Yenko on CBS's East New York (2022-23), Dr. Mark Devanow on Mad About You (1992–1999, 2019), and Paul Lassiter on Spin City (1996–2002). He's also well known for his other roles as Peter in The History of the World Part II (2023), Mitch on Netflix's The Watcher, Formica Michael Mikowitz on The Goldbergs, Walter Bloom in tick, tick... Boom! (2021), Cousin Andy on Curb Your Enthusiasm (2002–2021), Rudy Giuliani in Bombshell (2019), John Sears in Suburbicon (2017), Gus Barton on IFC's Brockmire, Marty in All We Had (2016), Mayor Aubrey James on FOX's Gotham, Sam Meyers on the Amazon Prime series Red Oaks, Max Klein in Argo (2012), Joey Rathburn on HBO's Luck starring Dustin Hoffman, Uncle Arthur Gopnik in the Coen Brothers film A Serious Man (2009), Abner Kravitz in the film Bewitched (2005), Louis Tiboni in The Station Agent (2003), He began his acting career in Chicago, where he performed in numerous stage productions. He made his Broadway debut in 1984 in the play "The Pirates of Penzance." He has starred in the smash hit Broadway musical The Producers, The Tale of the Allergist's Wife, Candide, and Bounce, among others. He is a Drama Desk Award winner and Tony nominee for the Broadway hit The Big Knife. He has appeared in over 50 films, including Clifford (1994), Stargate (1994), For Your Consideration (2006), Hereafter (2010), and Beau Is Afraid (2023). In addition to his acting career, he is also a vocal advocate for social justice causes. He is a member of the board of directors of the Creative Coalition, an organization that advocates for the arts in public policy. He is also a supporter of the Human Rights Campaign and the Anti-Defamation League. He is also an alumnus of The Second City in Chicago.
Known for
Acting 141
- 2027The Auction as Wendall Woods
- 2026Holiday Ever After: A Disney World Wish Come True
- 2026Hershey as Joseph Royer
- 2026Fresh Meat Anthology: Volume One
- 2026Co-Op: Original Cast Album as Larry
- 2026Not Dead Yet as Elliot Kelman
- 2026His Date as Thomas
- 2026Dora Saves the Crystal Kingdom as Greedy King (voice)
- 2026Claddagh as Funeral Director
- 2026Gail Daughtry and the Celebrity Sex Pass as Taxi Driver Stuart Fernie
- 2025The End is at Hand as Frank (voice)
- 2025MIRRORLIAR FILMS Season7
- 2025Maclunkey Treasure Island as Darth Vader
- 2025Portal to Hell as Chip
- 2024Wolfs as Kid's Dad
- 2024Night Session as Homeowner
- 2024Drew Friedman: Vermeer of the Borscht Belt as Self
- 2023Mr. Monk's Last Case: A Monk Movie as Funeral Director #1 / #2
- 2023Thin Skinned as The Mortician
- 2023Monsters of California as Dr. Eric Walker
- 2023The Magnificent Meyersons as Morty Meyerson
- 2023The Out-Laws as Neil Browning
- 2023Proof of Concept
- 2023Hidden Exposure as Randall Abbott
- 2023Beau Is Afraid as Dr. Cohen
- 202218½ as Jack
- 2022Tankhouse as Morten
- 2022Run & Gun as Grayson
- 2021Cupid for Christmas as Cupid
- 2021tick, tick... BOOM! as Walter Bloom
- 2021Off Broadway as Daryl Lependorf
- 2021The Independents as Granny
- 2021Auggie as Felix
- 2021Extinct as Wally (voice)
- 2020The Stand In as Wes
- 2020Rifkin's Festival as Mort's Father
- 2020The Bellmen as Sid
- 2019John Mulaney & The Sack Lunch Bunch as Richard Kind
- 2019Bombshell as Rudy Giuliani
- 2019Transparent: Musicale Finale as Howard
- 2019The Social Ones as The Architect
- 2019The Last Laugh as Jimbo
- 2018Andover as Harold
- 2018Bernard and Huey as Marty
- 2018Secret of the Sundrop as Monty
- 2017Suburbicon as John Sears
- 2017Gilbert as Self
- 2016All We Had as Marty
- 2016The Lennon Report as Dr. Stephan G. Lynn
- 2016Albion: The Enchanted Stallion as Brian
- 2016Detours as Sam Jacobson
- 2016The Paper Store as Prof. Marty Kane
- 2016Jacqueline Argentine as Private Investigator
- 2016Black Swell as Mr. Fennimore
- 2015Mind Candy as Bing Bong (voice)
- 2015Inside Out as Bing Bong (voice)
- 2015Misery Loves Comedy as Self
- 2014Ride as Boss
- 2014Yellowbird as Michka (voice)
- 2014All-Stars as Richard Kline
- 2014Sharknado 2: The Second One as Harland "The Blaster" McGuinness
- 2014Obvious Child as Jacob
- 2014The Angriest Man in Brooklyn as Bix
- 2014What Cheer? as Stan
- 2014Chu and Blossom as Fred
- 2014Late Night with Seth Meyers as Self · 2 episodes
- 2013Dealin' with Idiots
- 2013Dark Minions as Feldenbaum (voice)
- 2013One Night Stand
- 2012Santa Paws 2: The Santa Pups as Eddy the Elf Dog (voice)
- 2012Divorce Invitation as George Mason
- 2012Argo as Max Klein
- 2012The Understudy as Ian
- 2011Cars 2 as Van (voice)
- 2011Fancypants as Mr. Camp
- 2010Hereafter as Christos
- 2010The Search for Santa Paws as Eddy the Elf Dog (voice)
- 2010Toy Story 3 as Bookworm (voice)
- 2009Help Me, Help You as Fish
- 2009Santa Buddies as Eddy the Elf Dog (voice)
- 2009A Serious Man as Uncle Arthur
- 2009Dora the Explorer: Dora Saves the Crystal Kingdom as Greedy King (voice)
- 2009Ingenious as Newkin
- 2008Heidi 4 Paws as Grandfather (voice)
- 2008Dr. Dolittle: Tail to the Chief as Groundhog (voice)
- 2008The Visitor as Jacob
- 2007The Neighbor as Wilder
- 2007Big Stan as Mal
- 2007Bagboy as Dave Weiner
- 2007Sands of Oblivion as Ira
- 2007The Grand as Andy Andrews
- 2007Fired! as Self
- 2007Hermie & Friends: Milo the Mantis Who Wouldn't Pray as Milo
- 2006For Your Consideration as Marketing Person
- 2006Raising Flagg as Bill Reed
- 2006The Best Little Whorehouse in Texas as Senator Wingwoah
- 2006Everyone's Hero as Hobo Andy / Maitre D' (voice)
- 2006Cars as Van (voice)
- 2006I Want Someone to Eat Cheese With as Herb Hope
- 2006The Wild as Larry (voice)
- 2006Spymate as Dr. Robert Farley
- 2005The Producers as Jury Foreman
- 2005The Big Empty as Talk Show Host
- 2005Bewitched as Abner Kravitz
- 2005American Dad! as Al Tuttle (voice) · 63 episodes
- 2004Dog Gone Love as Doug
- 2004Elvis Has Left the Building as Burning Elvis
- 2004Nobody Knows Anything! as Real Estate Agent
- 2004Garfield as Dad Rat (voice)
- 2003The Station Agent as Louis Tiboni
- 2003Shrink Rap as Herb
- 2002Confessions of a Dangerous Mind as Casting Executive Man
- 2002The Santa Claus Brothers as Roy (voice)
- 2002Quicksand as Kensington
- 2001Disney's California Adventure Grand Opening Special
- 2000Tom Sawyer as Mr. Dobbins (voice)
- 1999Our Friend, Martin as Mr. Willis (voice)
- 1999Law & Order: Special Victims Unit as William Biegel · 4 episodes
- 1998Walt Disney World Very Merry Christmas Parade as Self
- 1998A Bug's Life as Molt (voice)
- 1998The Jungle Book: Mowgli's Story as Chimp 1 (voice)
- 1998Waiting for Woody Allen as Doorman
- 1997Cold Around the Heart as Attorney Nabbish
- 1997Sink Or Swim as Benny
- 1996Shooting Lily as Florist
- 1994Stargate as Gary Meyers
- 1994Madness of Method as Owen Goodwin
- 1994Clifford as Julien Daniels
- 1994Jimmy Hollywood as Angry Driver
- 1993Quest of the Delta Knights as Wamthool
- 1992Tom and Jerry: The Movie as Tom (voice)
- 1992Mr. Saturday Night as Reporter
- 1991All-American Murder as Lou Alonzo
- 1991Queens Logic as Actor
- 1990Ghoulies III: Ghoulies Go to College as Cat Ghoulie (voice)
- 1988Vice Versa as Floyd
- 1988110 Lombard as Lil' Jimmy
- 1987The New Homeowner's Guide to Happiness as Dr. Schlazil
- 1986Nothing in Common as Ad Exec in Bar (uncredited)
- 1985Two Fathers' Justice as D.A. Turpin
- 1984The Ratings Game as Steve