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BIO

Richard Kind is an accomplished stage, screen and television actor who continues to redefine the term character actor. Richard appeared in the Academy Award Winning Best Picture, ARGO for director Ben Affleck and starred as ‘Bing Bong’ in the hit Pixar Film, INSIDE OUT. He played a memorable, heartbreaking role in Clint Eastwood’s HEREAFTER. Richard was ‘Uncle Arthur,’ brother to Michael Stuhlbarg in the critically acclaimed A SERIOUS MAN written and directed by Joel and Ethan Coen. He worked a second time with the Coen brothers in SUBURBICON, directed by George Clooney.



He recently co-starred in the fourth season of ONLY MURDERS IN THE BUILDING on HULU, as well as John Mulaney in NETFLIX’S EVERYBODY’S IN LA. Richard played a juicy recurring role in Ryan Murphy’s limited series THE WATCHER for Netflix and simultaneously shot THE OUT-LAWS for Netflix opposite Pierce Brosnan and Ellen Barkin. He had a starring role on CBS in the highly rated drama EAST NEW YORK. Additional film credits include a two time collaboration with Tom McCarthy in THE VISITOR and THE STATION AGENT as well as roles in several other films including TICK, TICK…BOOM, OBVIOUS CHILD, 18 1/2, THE BELLMEN, AUGGIE, THE MAGNIFICENT MEYERSONS, ANDOVER, THE INDEPENDENTS, ALL WE HAD, THE LENNON REPORT and THE PAPER STORE just to name a few, as well as voicing characters in A BUG’S LIFE, CARS and the television series, SUMMER CAMP ISLAND, fan favorite BIG MOUTH and AMERICAN DAD! Apart from his infamous roles on SPIN CITY and MAD ABOUT YOU, Richard was also a series regular on the acclaimed HBO series, LUCK as well as three seasons on Amazon’s RED OAKS and a season of BROCKMIRE opposite Hank Azaria. Richard had a six episode arc on EVERYTHING’S GONNA BE OKAY for Freeform. He has also had recurring roles on Fox’s GOTHAM, Showtime’s I’M DYING UP HERE, and has appeared numerous times on YOUNG SHELDON, CURB YOUR ENTHUSIASM as ‘Uncle Andy’, THE GOLDBERGS as ‘Formica Mike’ and LAW & ORDER: SPECIAL VICTIMS UNIT. In addition, he has guest starred on many, many shows. Richard is a Drama Desk Award Winner and Tony Nominee for the Broadway Hit, “The Big Knife.” On stage he has also starred in “Guys and Dolls” in London, the smash hit Broadway musical “The Producers”, “The Tale of the Allergist’s Wife”, “Candide”, and “Bounce”, among others. Richard started his career in Chicago with the Practical Theatre Company, founded by Julia Louis-Dreyfus, Brad Hall and Gary Kroeger.

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STAGE CREDITS

The Producers
[West End]
2025
Max Bialystock [Replacement]
[Replacement]
All In: Comedy About Love All In: Comedy About Love
[Broadway]
Original Broadway Production, 2024
Performer
Kiss Me, Kate Kiss Me, Kate
[Broadway]
Roundabout Theatre Company Revival, 2019
Gangster (Second Man) [Replacement]
[Replacement]
Nassim Nassim
[Off-Broadway]
Barrow Street Theatricals Off-Broadway Production, 2018
Performer
Kiss Me, Kate Kiss Me, Kate
[New York]
Roundabout Theatre Company Benefit Concert, 2016
Gangster
The Big Knife The Big Knife
[Broadway]
Roundabout Theatre Company Production, 2013
Marcus Hoff
It's a Bird...It's a Plane...It's Superman
[Los Angeles]
Reprise! Concert, 2007
Performer
Spalding Gray: Stories Left to Tell
[Off-Broadway]
2007
[Replacement]
[Replacement]
an oak tree
[Off-Broadway]
2006
Father [Replacement]
[Replacement]
The Best Little Whorehouse in Texas
[Broadway]
Broadway Revival Production, 2006
Senator Wingwoah
Bounce
[New York]
Reading, 2006
Addison Mizner
Dirty Rotten Scoundrels Dirty Rotten Scoundrels
[Broadway]
Original Broadway Production, 2005
Andre [Replacement]
[Replacement]
The Drowsy Chaperone
[New York]
National Alliance for Musical Theatre Presentation, 2004
Performer
Sly Fox Sly Fox
[Broadway]
Broadway Revival, 2004
The Judge [Replacement]
Foxwell J. Sly [Replacement]
The Judge [Replacement]
Foxwell J. Sly [Replacement]
Bounce
[Regional (US)]
World Premiere, 2003
Addison Mizner
Funny Girl
[Broadway]
Actors' Fund Concert, 2002
Ensemble/Other Roles
Mr. Renaldi
Ensemble/Other Roles
The Producers The Producers
[Broadway]
Original Broadway Production, 2001
Max Bialystock [Replacement]
[Replacement]
The Tale Of The Allergist's Wife
[Broadway]
Broadway Transfer, 2000
Ira [Replacement]
[Replacement]
Orwell That Ends Well
[Off-Broadway]
1984
Performer

Movies

Meanwhile in Santa Monica
[ 1988 ] Alex
Vice Versa
[ 1988 ] Floyd
Queens Logic
[ 1991 ] Actor
Mr. Saturday Night
[ 1992 ] Reporter
Tom and Jerry: The Movie
[ 1992 ] Tom
Jimmy Hollywood
[ 1994 ] Angry Driver
Stargate
[ 1994 ] Gary Meyers, Ph.D.
Clifford
[ 1994 ] Julien Daniels
Shooting Lily
[ 1996 ] Florist
Johns
[ 1996 ] Paul Truman
Cold Around the Heart
[ 1997 ] Attorney Nabbish
Hacks
[ 1997 ] Benny
A Bug's Life
[ 1998 ] Molt
Confessions of a Dangerous Mind
[ 2002 ] Cting Executive Man
Quicksand
[ 2002 ] Kensington
Spymate
[ 2003 ] Dr. Farley
Shrink Rap
[ 2003 ] Herb
The Station Agent
[ 2003 ] Louis Tiboni
Nobody Knows Anything!
[ 2003 ] Real Estate Agent
Elvis Has Left the Building
[ 2004 ] Burning Elvis
Garfield
[ 2004 ] Dad Rat
Dog Gone Love
[ 2004 ] Doug
Bewitched
[ 2005 ] Abner Kravitz
The Producers
[ 2005 ] Jury Foreman
Raising Flagg
[ 2006 ] Bill Reed
I Want Someone to Eat Cheese With
[ 2006 ] Herb Hope
Everyone's Hero
[ 2006 ] Hobo Andy, Maitre D
The Wild
[ 2006 ] Larry
For Your Consideration
[ 2006 ] Marketing Person
Cars
[ 2006 ] Van
The Grand
[ 2007 ] Andy Andrews
Bagboy
[ 2007 ] Dave Weiner
The Visitor
[ 2007 ] Jacob
Big Stan
[ 2007 ] Mal
The Neighbor
[ 2007 ] Wilder
The Understudy
[ 2008 ] Ian
Help Me, Help You
[ 2009 ] Fish
Heidi 4 Paws
[ 2009 ] Grandfather
Ingenious
[ 2009 ] Newkin
A Serious Man
[ 2009 ] Uncle Arthur
Toy Story 3
[ 2010 ] Bookworm
Hereafter
[ 2010 ] Christos
Fancypants
[ 2011 ] Mr. Camp
Cars 2
[ 2011 ] Van
Santa Paws 2: The Santa Pups
[ 2012 ] Eddy the Elf Dog
Divorce Invitation
[ 2012 ] George Mon
Argo
[ 2012 ] Max Klein
BuzzKill
[ 2012 ] Stan Fuller
Dealin' with Idiots
[ 2013 ] Harold
The Angriest Man in Brooklyn
[ 2014 ] Bix Field
Ride
[ 2014 ] Boss
Chu and Blossom
[ 2014 ] Fred
Obvious Child
[ 2014 ] Jacob
Yellowbird
[ 2014 ] Michka
All Stars
[ 2014 ] Richard Kline
Inside Out
[ 2015 ] Bing Bong
Albion: The Enchanted Stallion
[ 2016 ] Brian
The Lennon Report
[ 2016 ] Dr. Stephan G. Lynn
All We Had
[ 2016 ] Marty
Jacqueline Argentine
[ 2016 ] Private Investigator
The Paper Store
[ 2016 ] Prof. Marty Kane
Detours
[ 2016 ] Sam Jacobson
Andover
[ 2017 ] Harold
Suburbicon
[ 2017 ] John Sears
Bernard and Huey
[ 2017 ] Marty
The Independents
[ 2018 ] Granny
Auggie
[ 2019 ] Felix
The Last Laugh
[ 2019 ] Jimbo
Bombshell
[ 2019 ] Rudy Giuliani
The Social Ones
[ 2019 ] The Architect
Rifkin's Festival
[ 2020 ] Mort's Father
Ella Bella Bingo
[ 2020 ] Mr. Jackson
The Bellmen
[ 2020 ] Sid
The Stand In
[ 2020 ] Wes
Cupid for Christmas
[ 2021 ] Cupid
18½
[ 2021 ] Jack
The Magnificent Meyersons
[ 2021 ] Morty Meyerson
Extinct
[ 2021 ] Wally
tick, tick... BOOM!
[ 2021 ] Walter Bloom
Monsters of California
[ 2022 ] Dr. Walker
Run & Gun
[ 2022 ] Grayson
Tankhouse
[ 2022 ] Morten
The Out-Laws
[ 2023 ] Neil Browning
Wolfs
[ 2024 ] Kid's Dad
Portal to Hell
[ 2025 ] Chip
Maclunkey Treasure Island: A Live Staged Reading of Star Wars - A New Hope
[ 2025 ] Darth Vader
Murder at the Patel Motel
[ 2025 ] Ronald
Hershey
[ 2026 ] Joseph Royer

TV Shows

American Dad!
Al Tuttle, Car Salesman
At Home with Amy Sedaris
Lenny, Sugar Griz
Big Mouth
Marty Glouberman, Scammer, Sperm #2
Carol & Company
Skit Characters, Walter, Warren
Curb Your Enthusiasm
Cousin Andy
East New York
Captain Stan Yenko
Elena of Avalor
Cacahuate
Go, Baby!
Narrator
Gotham
Aubrey James
Kim Possible
Frugal Lucre
Law & Order: Special Victims Unit
William Biegel, Jonas Dworkin
Luck
Joey Rathburn
Mad About You
Dr. Mark Devanow
Oswald
Pongo, Pongo US
Rapunzel's Tangled Adventure
Monty, Uncle Monty
Red Oaks
Sam Meyers
Scrubs
Mr. Korman, Mr. Corman
Spin City
Paul Lassiter
Still Standing
Dr. Nathan Gerber
The Commish
Alex Beebee
The Goldbergs
Formica Michael Mikowitz
The Good Fight
Judge Alan Davies
Young Sheldon
Ira Rosenbloom
Mickey Mouse Funhouse
[ 2021-2024 ] CheezelSneezel
Only Murders in the Building
Vince Fish
Velma
Richard Kind
Evil
Judge Jared Jeter
Kite Man: Hell Yeah!
Health Inspector
Girls5eva
Richard Kind
Night Court
Sy Hoffman
Clone High
Nostradamus
American Dad!
[ 2005-2025 ] Al Tuttle
Only Murders in the Building
[ 2021-2025 ] Vince Fish
Only Murders in the Building
[ 2021-2025 ] Vince Fish
Big City Greens
[ 2018-2025 ] Ringmaster (voice)
Big Mouth
[ 2017-2025 ] Marty GloubermanScammerSperm #2 (voice)
Ad World
[ 2025-2025 ] Kyle's dad
Poker Face
[ 2023-2025 ] Jeffrey
The Novelizers
[ 2023-2025 ] Narrator (voice)
Mid-Century Modern
[ 2025-2025 ] Carol Mintz
Night Court
[ 2023-2025 ] Sy Hoffman

Awards and Nominations

Drama Desk Awards - 2013 - Outstanding Featured Actor in a Play

Richard Kind, The Big Knife

Outer Critics Circle Awards - 2013 - Outstanding Featured Actor in a Play

Richard Kind , The Big Knife

Tony Awards - 2013 - Best Performance by an Actor in a Featured Role in a Play

Richard Kind, The Big Knife

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Richard Kind Joins THE PRODUCERS For Seven Weeks Only Photo
Richard Kind Joins THE PRODUCERS For Seven Weeks Only
by Stephi Wild - Feb 11, 2026

Richard Kind will star as Max Bialystock opposite Marc Antolin’s Leo Bloom in the critically acclaimed, major West End revival of The Producers for seven weeks only at the Garrick Theatre.
Christine Ebersole, Judy Kaye, Lillias White, And Michael Urie To Lead rePLAY Series Photo
Christine Ebersole, Judy Kaye, Lillias White, And Michael Urie To Lead rePLAY Series At Plaza Theatre
by A.A. Cristi - Jan 27, 2026

The Plaza Theatre in Palm Springs launches rePLAY, a new script-in-hand performance series benefiting the historic venue. The series opens with The Importance of Being Earnest (in New York), adapted and directed by David Zippel and featuring a Tony Award–winning cast.
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THE BIG BANG BENEFIT Comes to Judson Memorial Church in February
by A.A. Cristi - Jan 21, 2026

Judson Memorial Church will present THE BIG BANG BENEFIT on February 5th and 6th, featuring live readings, music, and dinners to support downtown New York's artistic community. The event includes performances by notable actors and musicians, with proceeds aiding Judson Commons.
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John Mulaney Brings MISTER WHATEVER to New Orleans
by Stephi Wild - Jan 15, 2026

John Mulaney will bring Mister Whatever to the Mahalia Jackson Theater for Performing Arts  next month. The event is on Friday, February 20, 2026 at 7:30PM.
Photos: J.J. Abrams, Jimmy Fallon, and More Attend ALL OUT: COMEDY ABOUT AMBITION Gal Photo
Photos: J.J. Abrams, Jimmy Fallon, and More Attend ALL OUT: COMEDY ABOUT AMBITION Gala
by Bruce Glikas - Dec 22, 2025

Last week, All Out: Comedy About Ambition by Simon Rich held its gala performance.  VIP guests included P!nk, Jimmy Fallon, J.J. Abrams, and more. Check out photos here!
Photos: ALL OUT: COMEDY ABOUT AMBITION Gala Performance Photo
Photos: ALL OUT: COMEDY ABOUT AMBITION Gala Performance
by Bruce Glikas - Dec 19, 2025

Broadway celebrated the Gala performance of All Out: Comedy About Ambition by Simon Rich and the Broadway debuts of Ike Barinholtz, Eric Andre, Abbi Jacobson, and Jon Stewart, alongside soul-pop band Lawrence. See photos!
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Exclusive: Hear 'My Sister, Naomi' from CAT KID COMIC CLUB: THE MUSICAL Original Cast Recording
by A.A. Cristi - Dec 11, 2025

Center Stage Records will release the original cast recording of Cat Kid Comic Club: The Musical, the TheaterWorksUSA production based on Dav Pilkey’s book series. BroadwayWorld has your exclusive first listen of the album with a new single, 'My Sister, Naomi,' Watch the video!
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Review: CHICAGO at Blaisdell Center
by F.H. Kekoa - Dec 4, 2025

The Windy City has swept onto Oʻahu in a whirl of sequins, feathers, and enough razzle dazzle to power Honolulu City Lights!
Richard Kind to Star in SANTACON Staged Reading Fundraiser By Daniel Yaiullo Photo
Richard Kind to Star in SANTACON Staged Reading Fundraiser By Daniel Yaiullo
by Gillian Blum - Nov 16, 2025

A new play about 'the most god-awful time of the year' premieres December 11 with a one-night only staged reading serving as a fundraiser for the play's full production in 2026: with a special appearance by Richard Kind.
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Cyndi Lauper, Tony Shalhoub and More to Take Part in En Garde Arts Benefit
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Nov 14, 2025

En Garde Arts will honor Theresa Rebeck, the most Broadway-produced female playwright of our time, at its 2025 Annual Benefit, which is taking place at the Leonard Nimoy Thalia Theatre at Symphony Space.
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ONLY MURDERS IN THE BUILDING Renewed for Season 6 at Hulu
by Josh Sharpe - Oct 28, 2025

Following the Season 5 finale of Only Murders in the Building, Hulu has officially renewed the comedy for a sixth season, with Steve Martin, Martin Short, and Selena Gomez returning
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Jason Alexander, Christine Ebersole, And Michael Urie To Lead New Script-in-Hand Series At Palm Springs’ Plaza Theatre
by A.A. Cristi - Oct 28, 2025

Palm Springs’ Plaza Theatre will debut rePLAY, a new benefit series featuring all-star casts in comedies directed by Susan Stroman, Philip Wm. McKinley, and David Zippel. Find out how to get tickets and all the details.
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by Chloe Rabinowitz - Oct 24, 2025

The Dolphin Show at Northwestern University has revealed that tickets will go on sale on November 3rd for its 83rd production, Footloose. Learn more here!
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Ari Aster's EDDINGTON to Make HBO Max Streaming Debut Next Month
by Josh Sharpe - Oct 21, 2025

A24’s Eddington, written and directed by Ari Aster, is set to make its streaming debut exclusively on HBO Max in the U.S. on Friday, November 14. The movie stars Joaquin Phoenix, Pedro Pascal, and Tony Award winner Deirdre O’Connell.
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MID-CENTURY MODERN Canceled at Hulu After One Season
by Josh Sharpe - Sep 29, 2025

Hulu has cancelled Mid-Century Modern after one season. The sitcom, which starred Nathan Lane, Matt Bomer, and Nathan Lee Graham, premiered in March of this year and ran for ten episodes. 
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See Ephraim Sykes, Joy Woods, Adrienne Warren and More at 54 Below in October
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Sep 26, 2025

In October of 2025, 54 BELOW will present some of the brightest stars from Broadway, cabaret, jazz, and beyond, including Joy Woods, Adrienne Warren and more. Learn more!
TRUE CRIME FRANKENSTEIN Premieres at 54 Below With Richard Kind, Paula Pell, and More Photo
TRUE CRIME FRANKENSTEIN Premieres at 54 Below With Richard Kind, Paula Pell, and More
by Stephi Wild - Sep 16, 2025

54 Below will present the NYC debut of TRUE CRIME FRANKENSTEIN (or the Modern, Modern Prometheus), a new musical comedy from the minds of Matt Cox and Eli Bolin.
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CELEBRITY AUTOBIOGRAPHY, Kelli O'Hara and More Set for Staller Center Reveals Fall 2025 Lineup
by A.A. Cristi - Sep 16, 2025

The Staller Center for the Arts at Stony Brook University has announced its Fall 2025 lineup featuring LeAnn Rimes’ Greatest Hits Christmas, Béla Fleck & the Flecktones’ Jingle All the Way, Celebrity Autobiography with Ralph Macchio and Richard Kind, and concerts by Kelli O’Hara, Brian Stokes Mitchell, Stanley Jordan Trio, and Jessica Kirson.
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54 Below Celebrates Halloween This October
by Stephi Wild - Sep 12, 2025

54 Below will celebrate the spooky season this October with a spectacular line up of shows including Burton in the Basement: A Tim Burton Cabaret, Summoning Sondheim, and The Best of Broadway Puppetry Halloween Spectacular.
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Photos: Lin-Manuel Miranda, Bernadette Peters and More Portraits from the 2025 American Theatre Wing Gala
by A.A. Cristi - Sep 9, 2025

The American Theatre Wing held its annual fall gala on Monday, September 8, 2025, at Cipriani 42nd Street, with this year’s event honoring the “Unsung Heroes of the Theatre Industry.” Check out the star-studded photo portrait gallery from the event here!
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FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS

How many Broadway shows has Richard Kind been in?

Richard Kind has appeared on Broadway in 9 shows.

How many West End shows has Richard Kind been in?

Richard Kind has not appeared in the West End.

What awards has Richard Kind been nominated for?

Outstanding Featured Actor in a Play (Drama Desk Awards) for The Big Knife, Outstanding Featured Actor in a Play (Outer Critics Circle Awards) for The Big Knife and Best Performance by an Actor in a Featured Role in a Play (Tony Awards) for The Big Knife.

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