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Richard Kind

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.

Date of Birth: November 22, 1956 (69)

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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]
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]
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
Performer [Replacement]
an oak tree
[Off-Broadway]
2006
Father [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]
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]
Bounce
[Regional (US)]
World Premiere, 2003
Addison Mizner
Funny Girl
[Broadway]
Actors' Fund Concert, 2002
Ensemble/Other Roles, Mr. Renaldi
The Producers The Producers
[Broadway]
Original Broadway Production, 2001
Max Bialystock [Replacement]
The Tale Of The Allergist's Wife
[Broadway]
Broadway Transfer, 2000
Ira [Replacement]
Orwell That Ends Well
[Off-Broadway]
1984
Performer

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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

At Home with Amy Sedaris
Lenny, Sugar Griz
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
Velma
[ 2024 ] Richard Kind
Evil
[ 2024 ] Judge Jared Jeter
Kite Man: Hell Yeah!
[ 2024 ] Health Inspector
Girls5eva
[ 2024 ] Richard Kind
Clone High
[ 2024 ] Nostradamus
American Dad!
[ 2005-2025 ] Al Tuttle, Car Salesman
Big Mouth
[ 2017-2025 ] Marty GloubermanScammerSperm #2 (voice)
Only Murders in the Building
[ 2021-2025 ] Vince Fish
Night Court
[ 2023-2025 ] Sy Hoffman
Big City Greens
[ 2018-2025 ] Ringmaster (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

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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Tom Hanks & Kelli O'Hara To Star In THIS WORLD OF TOMORROW on Broadway Photo
Tom Hanks & Kelli O'Hara To Star In THIS WORLD OF TOMORROW on Broadway
by A.A. Cristi - Oct 22, 2026

Tom Hanks and Kelli O'Hara will reprise their roles in This World of Tomorrow on Broadway in fall 2027. Kenny Leon will direct the new play by Hanks and James Glossman following its 2025 run at The Shed.
Interview: Shelly Goldstein of NAMI Benefit - Catalina Jazz Club Photo
Interview: Shelly Goldstein of NAMI Benefit - Catalina Jazz Club
by Gavin Glynn - Oct 18, 2026

She is also one of the busiest writers of high profile award shows in Hollywood, New York and the UK.  She frequently works punching up screenplays and writing special material, comedy and song lyrics for performers. Shelly has doctored scripts or written special material for such artists as Steve Martin, Lily Tomlin, Sharon Stone, Jimmy Kimmel, Liza Minnelli, Larry Wilmore, James Earl Jones, Kathy Bates, Billy Connolly, Samuel L Jackson, Richard Kind, Jay Leno, Morgan Freeman, Laraine Newman, Hannah Einbinder, Steven Spielberg, George Lucas, Princess Caroline of Monaco and Yoko Ono. Recently, Shelly is known for writing  Sherlock & Daughter (2025), Legend of the Bog (2009) and Flying with Byrd (2011). Shelly is at Catalina’s on Nov 1 in the 4th Annual NAMI Benefit concert (National Alliance for Mental Health.) Produced by Dianne Fraser, MD’d by Brad Ellis. m/event/fraser-entertainment-group-presents-you-catalina-jazz-club-tickets/14297244
STAMPTOWN to Add Manchester & Brighton Dates on UK & Ireland Tour Photo
STAMPTOWN to Add Manchester & Brighton Dates on UK & Ireland Tour
by Rachel Stone - Sep 23, 2026

The comedy collective behind the Netflix special announces additional 2026 tour stops in Manchester and Brighton, expanding its UK and Ireland dates.
Amanda Seyfried, John Turturro, Jesse Eisenberg, Ron Howard and More Set for 2026 Ham Photo
Amanda Seyfried, John Turturro, Jesse Eisenberg, Ron Howard and More Set for 2026 Hamptons International Film Festival
by A.A. Cristi - Sep 10, 2026

Amanda Seyfried, John Turturro, Jesse Eisenberg and Ron Howard will take part in the 2026 Hamptons International Film Festival, which has announced its full lineup for October 2-12.
PORTAL TO HELL Horror-Comedy to Debut on VOD From Cineverse Photo
PORTAL TO HELL Horror-Comedy to Debut on VOD From Cineverse
by Rachel Stone - Sep 2, 2026

Cineverse will release the horror-comedy PORTAL TO HELL on digital and video on demand, starring Trey Holland, Romina D'ugo, Keith David and Richard Kind.
STAMPTOWN Netflix Special to Premiere From Zach Zucker Photo
STAMPTOWN Netflix Special to Premiere From Zach Zucker
by Rachel Stone - Aug 19, 2026

Netflix will present STAMPTOWN, a late-night variety special created by Zach Zucker featuring Neil Patrick Harris, Viggo Venn, Jordan Gray and Natalie Palamides.
GOOD GUY WITH A GUN! Comedy Album Out Now Starring Chris Sullivan Photo
GOOD GUY WITH A GUN! Comedy Album Out Now Starring Chris Sullivan
by Rachel Stone - Aug 14, 2026

The musical comedy concept album, featuring Chris Sullivan and Kimiko Glenn, is now streaming after its songs and cast drew more than 10 million views online.
Jack Edwards Will Play 'Nicely-Nicely Johnson' and Direct GUYS AND DOLLS IN CONCERT a Photo
Jack Edwards Will Play 'Nicely-Nicely Johnson' and Direct GUYS AND DOLLS IN CONCERT at the Kings Theatre
by Stephi Wild - Jul 19, 2026

Jack Edwards will reprise his role as Nicely-Nicely Johnson in GUYS AND DOLLS IN CONCERT at the Kings Theatre, Portsmouth, also directing the production for Portsmouth Theatres.
Listen: GOOD GUY WITH A GUN! Title Song Feat. Chris Sullivan and Kimiko Glenn Photo
Listen: GOOD GUY WITH A GUN! Title Song Feat. Chris Sullivan and Kimiko Glenn
by Josh Sharpe - Jul 15, 2026

“Good Guy with a Gun,” the title track from the upcoming musical comedy concept album, is now available to stream. Chris Sullivan, who voices the character of NRA lobbyist Ron Barkley, performs the song as a duet with Kimiko Glenn, who portrays his liberal daughter, Jenna. Listen to it now.
Jason Kravits to Return to Joe's Pub with OFF THE TOP! Photo
Jason Kravits to Return to Joe's Pub with OFF THE TOP!
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Jul 7, 2026

Jason Kravits brings his improvised solo show OFF THE TOP! back to Joe's Pub at the Public Theater, with Grammy Award-winning singer-songwriter Lisa Loeb joining as special guest.
Broadway Watch Guide July 2026: Where to Watch HADESTOWN Proshot, MOANA & More Photo
Broadway Watch Guide July 2026: Where to Watch HADESTOWN Proshot, MOANA & More
by Josh Sharpe - Jul 1, 2026

Find out the best titles to watch in July, including the filmed version of Hadestown the Musical, Disney's live-action reimagining of Moana, and more.
Listen: Rebecca Naomi Jones Performs 'N-R-Amen' From GOOD GUY WITH A GUN! Photo
Listen: Rebecca Naomi Jones Performs 'N-R-Amen' From GOOD GUY WITH A GUN!
by Josh Sharpe - Jun 24, 2026

“N-R-AMEN”, the second single from the upcoming musical comedy concept album, Good Guy with a Gun!, is now available to stream. Listen to Rebecca Naomi Jones' performance now.
Video: Charity Angél Dawson Sings 'I Know Where I've Been' in The Muny's HAIRSPRAY Photo
Video: Charity Angél Dawson Sings 'I Know Where I've Been' in The Muny's HAIRSPRAY
by Michael Major - Jun 18, 2026

The Muny has released new video footage of Charity Angél Dawson as Motormouth Maybelle performing 'I Know Where I've Been' in their production of Hairspray. Only four more nights of the hit musical remain.
Wake Up With BroadwayWorld June 17, 2026- THE BOOK OF MORMON Tops the Grosses and Mor Photo
Wake Up With BroadwayWorld June 17, 2026- THE BOOK OF MORMON Tops the Grosses and More
by - Jun 17, 2026

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Photo: HAIRSPRAY Creators Marc Shaiman and Scott Wittman Attend Opening Night at The Photo
Photo: HAIRSPRAY Creators Marc Shaiman and Scott Wittman Attend Opening Night at The Muny
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Jun 16, 2026

The Muny opened its 108th Season 108 with Hairspray, and was joined by two of the show’s creators, Marc Shaiman and Scott Wittman. See a photo of the Hairspray creators at the show!
Photos: First Look at The Muny's HAIRSPRAY With Richard Kind & More Photo
Photos: First Look at The Muny's HAIRSPRAY With Richard Kind & More
by Michael Major - Jun 16, 2026

See new photos of Hairspray at The Muny, which features Katy Geraghty leading the cast as Tracy Turnblad, with Richard Kind as Edna Turnblad, John Bolton as Wilbur Turnblad, Charity Angél Dawson as Motormouth Maybelle, and more.
Video: The Muny Shares HAIRSPRAY Preview With Richard Kind, Katy Geraghty & More Photo
Video: The Muny Shares HAIRSPRAY Preview With Richard Kind, Katy Geraghty & More
by Michael Major - Jun 16, 2026

The Muny has released a video of their production of Hairspray, starring Richard Kind as 'Edna Turnblad' and Katy Geraghty as 'Tracy.' The footage features Geraghty, seen on Broadway in Into the Woods, singing 'You Can't Stop the Beat.'
ONLY MURDERS IN THE BUILDING Season 6 Adds Star-Studded Cast of British Actors Photo
ONLY MURDERS IN THE BUILDING Season 6 Adds Star-Studded Cast of British Actors
by Josh Sharpe - Jun 15, 2026

Joining the cast of Only Murders in the Building Season 6 are stage and screen star David Tennant, Bridgerton star Nicola Coughlan, Doctor Who alum Jodie Whittaker, Academy Award winner Jim Broadbent, comedian Richard Ayoade, Adrian Lukis, and Olivier Award winner Kathryn Hunter.
JOHN MULANEY: MISTER WHATEVER Tour to Stop at Suncoast Credit Union Arena Photo
JOHN MULANEY: MISTER WHATEVER Tour to Stop at Suncoast Credit Union Arena
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Jun 15, 2026

Four-time Emmy Award-winning comedian John Mulaney will bring his Mister Whatever tour to Suncoast Credit Union Arena in Fort Myers in December 2026. Tickets are available beginning in June.
Wake Up With BroadwayWorld June 15, 2026- ROMEO & JULIET Opens At Shakespeare in the Photo
Wake Up With BroadwayWorld June 15, 2026- ROMEO & JULIET Opens At Shakespeare in the Park
by - Jun 13, 2026

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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 appeared on London's West End in 1 shows.

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.

What was Richard Kind's first West End show?

Richard Kind's first West End show was The Producers which opened in 2025

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