Richard Kind

Richard Kind

69 · Born: Nov 22, 1956

Personal Details

BornNov 22, 1956 Trenton, New Jersey, USA
Parents
  • Alice Kind
  • Samuel Kind

Biography

Richard Kind, a distinguished Drama Desk Award winner and Tony nominee for his exceptional performance in the Broadway hit The Big Knife, is a talented and accomplished stage, screen, and television actor who has consistently redefined the term character actor throughout his illustrious career.

As a talented actor, Kind has made a significant impact in the world of entertainment, starring as Sam Meyers in the critically acclaimed Amazon Original Series Red Oaks, which premiered in 2014. His impressive film credits include the 2013 Best Picture Academy Award-winning Argo, as well as The Visitor and The Station Agent, among many other notable roles.

In addition to his work in film, Kind has also made a name for himself in television, with iconic roles on Spin City and Mad About You, as well as starring in the acclaimed HBO series Luck and guest starring on numerous other shows. He has also had recurring roles on Luck and Gotham, showcasing his versatility and range as an actor.

On stage, Kind has had the opportunity to shine in a variety of productions, including the smash hit Broadway musical The Producers, The Tale of the Allergist's Wife, Candide, and Bounce, among others. His impressive stage credits are a testament to his dedication and passion for his craft.

Kind's journey in the entertainment industry began in Chicago with the Practical Theatre Company, a company founded by Julia Louis-Dreyfus, Brad Hill, and Gary Kroeger. Throughout his career, Kind has consistently demonstrated his ability to bring complex characters to life, earning him a reputation as one of the most talented and respected character actors of his generation.

Career

The End Is at Hand
The End Is at Hand as Frank (voice)
Poker Face
Poker Face as Jeffrey
2024
Wolfs
Wolfs as Kid's Dad
Night Session
Night Session as Homeowner
2023
Beau Is Afraid
Beau Is Afraid as Dr. Cohen
Monsters of California
Monsters of California as Dr. Eric Walker
Thin Skinned
Thin Skinned as The Mortician
Mr. Monk's Last Case: A Monk Movie
Mr. Monk's Last Case: A Monk Movie as Funeral Director #1 / #2
The Out-Laws
The Out-Laws as Neil Browning
Hidden Exposure
Hidden Exposure as Randall Abbott
2022
Run & Gun
Run & Gun as Grayson
18½
18½ as Jack
Tankhouse
Tankhouse as Morten
East New York
East New York as Captain Stan Yenko
2021
Auggie
Auggie as Felix
tick, tick... BOOM!
tick, tick... BOOM! as Walter Bloom
Extinct
Extinct as Wally (voice)
2020
Rifkin's Festival
Rifkin's Festival as Mort's Father
Helpsters
Helpsters as Land Lovin' Lars
2019
The Social Ones
The Social Ones as The Architect
Transparent
Transparent as Howard
Bombshell
Bombshell as Rudy Giuliani
The Other Two
The Other Two as Skip Schamplin
Mad About You
Mad About You as Dr. Mark Devanow
Brockmire
Brockmire as Gus Barton
Transparent
Transparent as Howard
American Dad!
American Dad! as Al Tuttle
2018
Andover
Andover as Harold
2017
Suburbicon
Suburbicon as John Sears
Big Mouth
Big Mouth as Marty Glouberman / Sperm #2
2016
Jacqueline Argentine
Jacqueline Argentine as Private Investigator
The Lennon Report
The Lennon Report as Dr. Stephan G. Lynn
The Paper Store
The Paper Store as Prof. Marty Kane
All We Had
All We Had as Marty
Detours
Detours as Sam Jacobson
2015
Inside Out: Mind Candy
Inside Out: Mind Candy as Bing Bong (voice)
Inside Out
Inside Out as Bing Bong (voice)
2014
Sharknado 2: The Second One
Sharknado 2: The Second One as Harland "The Blaster" McGuinness
Yellowbird
Yellowbird as Michka (voice)
All Stars
All Stars as Richard Kline
Ride
Ride as Boss
Red Oaks
Red Oaks as Sam Meyers
Gotham
Gotham as Mayor Aubrey James
2013
Dark Minions
Dark Minions as Feldenbaum (voice)
2012
Santa Paws 2: The Santa Pups
Santa Paws 2: The Santa Pups as Eddy the Elf Dog (voice)
Divorce Invitation
Divorce Invitation as George Mason
Argo
Argo as Max Klein
Luck
Luck as Joey Rathburn
2011
Fancypants
Fancypants as Mr. Camp
Cars 2
Cars 2 as Van (voice)
Mr. Sunshine
Mr. Sunshine as Rod McDaniel (voice) (uncredited)
2010
The Search for Santa Paws
The Search for Santa Paws as Eddy the Elf Dog (voice)
Hereafter
Hereafter as Christos
Toy Story 3
Toy Story 3 as Bookworm (voice)
2009
Ingenious
Ingenious as Newkin
Santa Buddies
Santa Buddies as Eddy the Elf Dog (voice)
A Serious Man
A Serious Man as Uncle Arthur
2008
Heidi 4 Paws
Heidi 4 Paws as Grandfather (voice)
2007
The Grand
The Grand as Andy Andrews
Bagboy
Bagboy as Dave Weiner
2006
Spymate
Spymate as Dr. Robert Farley
The Wild
The Wild as Larry (voice)
Raising Flagg
Raising Flagg as Bill Reed
For Your Consideration
For Your Consideration as Marketing Person
Everyone's Hero
Everyone's Hero as Hobo Andy / Maitre D' (voice)
Cars
Cars as Van (voice)
2005
Bewitched
Bewitched as Abner Kravitz
The Producers
The Producers as Jury Foreman
2004
Nobody Knows Anything!
Nobody Knows Anything! as Real Estate Agent
Garfield
Garfield as Dad Rat (voice)
2003
The Station Agent
The Station Agent as Louis Tiboni
2002
Quicksand
Quicksand as Kensington
Confessions of a Dangerous Mind
Confessions of a Dangerous Mind as Casting Executive Man
2001
Oswald
Oswald as Pongo (voice)
2000
Tom Sawyer
Tom Sawyer as Mr. Dobbins (voice)
1999
Our Friend, Martin
Our Friend, Martin as Mr. Willis (voice)
1998
A Bug's Life
A Bug's Life as Molt (voice)
1997
Hacks
Hacks as Benny
Cold Around the Heart
Cold Around the Heart as Attorney Nabbish
1996
Shooting Lily
Shooting Lily as Florist
Spin City
Spin City as Paul Lassiter
1995
Mad About You
Mad About You as Dr. Mark Devanow
1994
Jimmy Hollywood
Jimmy Hollywood as Angry Driver
Clifford
Clifford as Julien Daniels
Stargate
Stargate as Gary Meyers
1992
1991
1990
Ghoulies Go to College
Ghoulies Go to College as Cat Ghoulie (voice)
1988
Vice Versa
Vice Versa as Floyd
1986
Nothing in Common
Nothing in Common as Ad Exec in Bar (uncredited)
1984