Acting
Richard Kind
EN, JA cinema · 134 credits
Born
22 November 1956 (age 69)
Birthplace
North Trenton, New Jersey, USA
Also known as Richard Bruce Kind · ریچارد کایند
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
Filmography
His Date
as Thomas
Not Dead Yet
Not Dead Yet
as Elliot Kelman
Dora Saves the Crystal Kingdom
as Greedy King (voice)
The Auction
2027
The Auction
as Wendall Woods
Hershey
as Joseph Royer
Gail Daughtry and the Celebrity Sex Pass
as Taxi Driver Stuart Fernie
Claddagh
as Funeral Director
Fresh Meat
as Richard Kind ("What's in Your Bag?")
Homebody
as Larry
Portal to Hell
as Chip
The End Is at Hand
as Frank (voice)
Wolfs
as Kid's Dad
Night Session
as Homeowner
Hidden Exposure
as Randall Abbott
The Magnificent Meyersons
as Morty Meyerson
The Out-Laws
as Neil Browning
Monsters of California
as Dr. Eric Walker
Thin Skinned
as The Mortician
Mr. Monk's Last Case: A Monk Movie
as Funeral Director #1 / #2
Beau Is Afraid
as Dr. Cohen
Run & Gun
as Grayson
Tankhouse
as Morten
18½
as Jack
tick, tick... BOOM!
as Walter Bloom
Cupid for Christmas
as Cupid
Auggie
as Felix
The Independents
as Granny
Off Broadway
as Daryl Lependorf
Extinct
as Wally (voice)
The Bellmen
as Sid
Rifkin's Festival
as Mort's Father
The Stand In
as Wes
The Last Laugh
as Jimbo
John Mulaney & The Sack Lunch Bunch
as Richard Kind
Bombshell
as Rudy Giuliani
The Social Ones
as The Architect
Andover
as Harold
Bernard and Huey
as Marty
Gilbert
as Self
Suburbicon
as John Sears
Detours
as Sam Jacobson
Jacqueline Argentine
as Private Investigator
All We Had
as Marty
The Lennon Report
as Dr. Stephan G. Lynn
Black Swell
as Mr. Fennimore
The Paper Store
as Prof. Marty Kane
Inside Out
as Bing Bong (voice)
Mind Candy
as Bing Bong (voice)
Obvious Child
as Jacob
Chu and Blossom
as Fred
All-Stars
as Richard Kline
Ride
as Boss
Sharknado 2: The Second One
as Harland "The Blaster" McGuinness
Dark Minions
as Feldenbaum (voice)
Argo
as Max Klein
Santa Paws 2: The Santa Pups
as Eddy the Elf Dog (voice)
Divorce Invitation
as George Mason
Fancypants
as Mr. Camp
Cars 2
as Van (voice)
Hereafter
as Christos
Toy Story 3
as Bookworm (voice)
The Search for Santa Paws
as Eddy the Elf Dog (voice)
A Serious Man
as Uncle Arthur
Santa Buddies
as Eddy the Elf Dog (voice)
Ingenious
as Newkin
Dora the Explorer: Dora Saves the Crystal Kingdom
as Greedy King (voice)
The Visitor
as Jacob
Heidi 4 Paws
as Grandfather (voice)
Dr. Dolittle: Tail to the Chief
as Groundhog (voice)
Big Stan
as Mal
The Neighbor
as Wilder
The Grand
as Andy Andrews
Fired!
as Self
Bagboy
as Dave Weiner
Spymate
as Dr. Robert Farley
The Wild
as Larry (voice)
Everyone's Hero
as Hobo Andy / Maitre D' (voice)
Cars
as Van (voice)
For Your Consideration
as Marketing Person
Raising Flagg
as Bill Reed
I Want Someone to Eat Cheese With
as Herb Hope
The Best Little Whorehouse in Texas
as Senator Wingwoah
The Big Empty
2005
The Big Empty
as Talk Show Host
The Producers
as Jury Foreman
Bewitched
as Abner Kravitz
Dog Gone Love
as Doug
Nobody Knows Anything!
as Real Estate Agent
Elvis Has Left the Building
as Burning Elvis
Garfield
as Dad Rat (voice)
The Station Agent
as Louis Tiboni
Shrink Rap
as Herb
Quicksand
as Kensington
Confessions of a Dangerous Mind
as Casting Executive Man
The Santa Claus Brothers
as Roy (voice)
Tom Sawyer
as Mr. Dobbins (voice)
Our Friend, Martin
as Mr. Willis (voice)
A Bug's Life
as Molt (voice)
The Jungle Book: Mowgli's Story
as Chimp 1 (voice)
Waiting for Woody Allen
as Doorman
Cold Around the Heart
as Attorney Nabbish
Sink Or Swim
as Benny
Shooting Lily
as Florist
Clifford
as Julien Daniels
Madness of Method
1994
Madness of Method
as Owen Goodwin
Stargate
as Gary Meyers
Jimmy Hollywood
as Angry Driver
Quest of the Delta Knights
as Wamthool
Tom and Jerry: The Movie
as Tom (voice)
Mr. Saturday Night
as Reporter
All-American Murder
as Lou Alonzo
Queens Logic
as Actor
Ghoulies III: Ghoulies Go to College
as Cat Ghoulie (voice)
Vice Versa
as Floyd
110 Lombard
as Lil' Jimmy
The New Homeowner's Guide to Happiness
as Dr. Schlazil
Nothing in Common
as Ad Exec in Bar (uncredited)
Two Fathers' Justice
as D.A. Turpin