Richard Kind

Richard Kind

Acting
Born 1956-11-22North Trenton, New Jersey, USA

Biography

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.

Movies (134)

Toy Story 3
7.8

Toy Story 3

2010Movie7.8
Inside Out
7.9

Inside Out

2015Movie7.9
Cars
7.0

Cars

2006Movie7.0
Cars 2
6.2

Cars 2

2011Movie6.2
A Bug's Life
7.0

A Bug's Life

1998Movie7.0
Wolfs
6.5

Wolfs

2024Movie6.5
Stargate
7.0

Stargate

1994Movie7.0
Argo
7.3

Argo

2012Movie7.3
The Wild
5.6

The Wild

2006Movie5.6
Beau Is Afraid
6.7

Beau Is Afraid

2023Movie6.7
Garfield
5.7

Garfield

2004Movie5.7
Big Stan
6.7

Big Stan

2007Movie6.7
Gail Daughtry and the Celebrity Sex Pass
6.2

Gail Daughtry and the Celebrity Sex Pass

2026Movie6.2
Extinct
6.2

Extinct

2021Movie6.2
Bombshell
6.8

Bombshell

2019Movie6.8
Confessions of a Dangerous Mind
6.7

Confessions of a Dangerous Mind

2002Movie6.7
tick, tick... BOOM!
7.6

tick, tick... BOOM!

2021Movie7.6
The Out-Laws
6.0

The Out-Laws

2023Movie6.0
Bewitched
5.1

Bewitched

2005Movie5.1
A Serious Man
6.7

A Serious Man

2009Movie6.7
Suburbicon
5.9

Suburbicon

2017Movie5.9
Tom and Jerry: The Movie
6.3

Tom and Jerry: The Movie

1992Movie6.3
The Producers
6.2

The Producers

2005Movie6.2
The Station Agent
7.3

The Station Agent

2003Movie7.3
Everyone's Hero
6.1

Everyone's Hero

2006Movie6.1
Hereafter
6.1

Hereafter

2010Movie6.1
Vice Versa
5.8

Vice Versa

1988Movie5.8
The Angriest Man in Brooklyn
5.6

The Angriest Man in Brooklyn

2014Movie5.6
Yellowbird
5.0

Yellowbird

2014Movie5.0
Misery Loves Comedy
6.1

Misery Loves Comedy

2015Movie6.1
For Your Consideration
5.8

For Your Consideration

2006Movie5.8
Run & Gun
5.5

Run & Gun

2022Movie5.5
Sharknado 2: The Second One
4.6

Sharknado 2: The Second One

2014Movie4.6
Rifkin's Festival
6.1

Rifkin's Festival

2020Movie6.1
The Stand In
5.3

The Stand In

2020Movie5.3
Sink Or Swim
5.3

Sink Or Swim

1997Movie5.3
The Grand
5.8

The Grand

2007Movie5.8
The Visitor
7.1

The Visitor

2008Movie7.1
The Search for Santa Paws
6.3

The Search for Santa Paws

2010Movie6.3
Portal to Hell
7.0

Portal to Hell

2025Movie7.0
Elvis Has Left the Building
5.3

Elvis Has Left the Building

2004Movie5.3
Queens Logic
5.8

Queens Logic

1991Movie5.8
The Auction

The Auction

2027Movie
Jimmy Hollywood
5.2

Jimmy Hollywood

1994Movie5.2
Mr. Monk's Last Case: A Monk Movie
6.8

Mr. Monk's Last Case: A Monk Movie

2023Movie6.8
Dr. Dolittle: Tail to the Chief
5.4

Dr. Dolittle: Tail to the Chief

2008Movie5.4
Gilbert
6.7

Gilbert

2017Movie6.7
Santa Paws 2: The Santa Pups
6.1

Santa Paws 2: The Santa Pups

2012Movie6.1
Shooting Lily
10.0

Shooting Lily

1996Movie10.0
Obvious Child
6.5

Obvious Child

2014Movie6.5
Ingenious
5.6

Ingenious

2009Movie5.6
Nothing in Common
5.9

Nothing in Common

1986Movie5.9
The Jungle Book: Mowgli's Story
5.7

The Jungle Book: Mowgli's Story

1998Movie5.7
Clifford
5.1

Clifford

1994Movie5.1
Santa Buddies
5.9

Santa Buddies

2009Movie5.9
The Bellmen
4.4

The Bellmen

2020Movie4.4
Walt Disney World Very Merry Christmas Parade
7.0

Walt Disney World Very Merry Christmas Parade

1998Movie7.0
Drew Friedman: Vermeer of the Borscht Belt

Drew Friedman: Vermeer of the Borscht Belt

2024Movie
John Mulaney & The Sack Lunch Bunch
7.0

John Mulaney & The Sack Lunch Bunch

2019Movie7.0
Ghoulies III: Ghoulies Go to College
5.2

Ghoulies III: Ghoulies Go to College

1990Movie5.2
Nobody Knows Anything!
3.6

Nobody Knows Anything!

2004Movie3.6
Spymate
6.1

Spymate

2006Movie6.1
I Want Someone to Eat Cheese With
5.5

I Want Someone to Eat Cheese With

2006Movie5.5
Fancypants
3.0

Fancypants

2011Movie3.0
Mind Candy
4.4

Mind Candy

2015Movie4.4
The Last Laugh
5.4

The Last Laugh

2019Movie5.4
Andover
5.2

Andover

2018Movie5.2
Tom Sawyer
6.2

Tom Sawyer

2000Movie6.2
Our Friend, Martin
7.1

Our Friend, Martin

1999Movie7.1
All-Stars
6.6

All-Stars

2014Movie6.6
Ride
5.7

Ride

2014Movie5.7
All We Had
5.5

All We Had

2016Movie5.5
18½
5.5

18½

2022Movie5.5
Mr. Saturday Night
5.9

Mr. Saturday Night

1992Movie5.9
Albion: The Enchanted Stallion
5.7

Albion: The Enchanted Stallion

2016Movie5.7
Sands of Oblivion
4.4

Sands of Oblivion

2007Movie4.4
Off Broadway

Off Broadway

2021Movie
Claddagh
10.0

Claddagh

Movie10.0
MIRRORLIAR FILMS Season7

MIRRORLIAR FILMS Season7

2025Movie
The Magnificent Meyersons
4.3

The Magnificent Meyersons

2023Movie4.3
The Neighbor
5.2

The Neighbor

2007Movie5.2
Holiday Ever After: A Disney World Wish Come True

Holiday Ever After: A Disney World Wish Come True

2026Movie
Jacqueline Argentine
5.2

Jacqueline Argentine

2016Movie5.2
Thin Skinned

Thin Skinned

2023Movie
Not Dead Yet

Not Dead Yet

Movie
Hershey

Hershey

2026Movie
All-American Murder
4.4

All-American Murder

1991Movie4.4
Divorce Invitation
4.5

Divorce Invitation

2012Movie4.5
The Paper Store
5.5

The Paper Store

2016Movie5.5
Waiting for Woody Allen
6.0

Waiting for Woody Allen

1998Movie6.0
Secret of the Sundrop
8.7

Secret of the Sundrop

2018Movie8.7
Transparent: Musicale Finale
6.7

Transparent: Musicale Finale

2019Movie6.7
Night Session
6.0

Night Session

2024Movie6.0
His Date

His Date

Movie
Dora Saves the Crystal Kingdom

Dora Saves the Crystal Kingdom

Movie
Monsters of California
5.3

Monsters of California

2023Movie5.3
Chu and Blossom
4.0

Chu and Blossom

2014Movie4.0
Dora the Explorer: Dora Saves the Crystal Kingdom

Dora the Explorer: Dora Saves the Crystal Kingdom

2009Movie
Auggie
6.2

Auggie

2021Movie6.2
Fired!
5.7

Fired!

2007Movie5.7
Detours
4.7

Detours

2016Movie4.7
Hidden Exposure
7.6

Hidden Exposure

2023Movie7.6
Heidi 4 Paws
6.0

Heidi 4 Paws

2008Movie6.0
Dealin' with Idiots
5.3

Dealin' with Idiots

2013Movie5.3
The Big Empty
7.3

The Big Empty

2005Movie7.3
Bernard and Huey
4.8

Bernard and Huey

2018Movie4.8
Cold Around the Heart
5.0

Cold Around the Heart

1997Movie5.0
The Lennon Report
5.8

The Lennon Report

2016Movie5.8
Dark Minions
5.7

Dark Minions

2013Movie5.7
The End Is at Hand

The End Is at Hand

2025Movie
Dog Gone Love
6.0

Dog Gone Love

2004Movie6.0
Quest of the Delta Knights
2.6

Quest of the Delta Knights

1993Movie2.6
The Santa Claus Brothers
6.6

The Santa Claus Brothers

2002Movie6.6
The Best Little Whorehouse in Texas

The Best Little Whorehouse in Texas

2006Movie
The Social Ones
6.5

The Social Ones

2019Movie6.5
Black Swell
6.2

Black Swell

2016Movie6.2
The Understudy

The Understudy

2012Movie
Proof of Concept

Proof of Concept

2023Movie
Two Fathers' Justice
7.5

Two Fathers' Justice

1985Movie7.5
110 Lombard

110 Lombard

1988Movie
Raising Flagg
5.0

Raising Flagg

2006Movie5.0
Bagboy
4.0

Bagboy

2007Movie4.0
Tankhouse
4.0

Tankhouse

2022Movie4.0
Hermie & Friends: Milo the Mantis Who Wouldn't Pray

Hermie & Friends: Milo the Mantis Who Wouldn't Pray

2007Movie
One Night Stand
5.8

One Night Stand

2013Movie5.8
The New Homeowner's Guide to Happiness
7.0

The New Homeowner's Guide to Happiness

1987Movie7.0
Cupid for Christmas
3.9

Cupid for Christmas

2021Movie3.9
Quicksand
6.2

Quicksand

2002Movie6.2
Disney's California Adventure Grand Opening Special

Disney's California Adventure Grand Opening Special

2001Movie
The Independents
6.0

The Independents

2021Movie6.0
Shrink Rap
9.0

Shrink Rap

2003Movie9.0
Help Me, Help You
6.5

Help Me, Help You

2009Movie6.5
What Cheer?
3.0

What Cheer?

2014Movie3.0
Madness of Method
7.0

Madness of Method

1994Movie7.0

TV Shows (120)

Law & Order: Special Victims Unit
8.0

Law & Order: Special Victims Unit

1999Series8.0
The Simpsons
8.0

The Simpsons

1989Series8.0
Family Guy
7.4

Family Guy

1999Series7.4
American Dad!
7.0

American Dad!

2005Series7.0
The Daily Show
6.4

The Daily Show

1996Series6.4
Late Night with Seth Meyers
5.1

Late Night with Seth Meyers

2014Series5.1
Law & Order: Criminal Intent
7.6

Law & Order: Criminal Intent

2001Series7.6
Hollywood Squares
7.6

Hollywood Squares

1998Series7.6
Young Sheldon
8.0

Young Sheldon

2017Series8.0
The Good Wife
7.6

The Good Wife

2009Series7.6
Two and a Half Men
7.5

Two and a Half Men

2003Series7.5
Bob's Burgers
7.8

Bob's Burgers

2011Series7.8
Phineas and Ferb
7.9

Phineas and Ferb

2007Series7.9
The Nanny
8.1

The Nanny

1993Series8.1
Psych
7.9

Psych

2006Series7.9
Jimmy Kimmel Live!
5.3

Jimmy Kimmel Live!

2003Series5.3
Elementary
7.6

Elementary

2012Series7.6
The Goldbergs
7.4

The Goldbergs

2013Series7.4
Kim Possible
7.5

Kim Possible

2002Series7.5
Last Week Tonight with John Oliver
7.8

Last Week Tonight with John Oliver

2014Series7.8
The Middle
7.6

The Middle

2009Series7.6
Stargate Atlantis
8.0

Stargate Atlantis

2004Series8.0
Curb Your Enthusiasm
8.1

Curb Your Enthusiasm

2000Series8.1
Gotham
7.6

Gotham

2014Series7.6
Late Night with Conan O'Brien
7.3

Late Night with Conan O'Brien

1993Series7.3
Glee
6.8

Glee

2009Series6.8
Only Murders in the Building
8.4

Only Murders in the Building

2021Series8.4
Mad About You
6.8

Mad About You

1992Series6.8
Scrubs
8.2

Scrubs

2001Series8.2
The Penguins of Madagascar
7.5

The Penguins of Madagascar

2008Series7.5
21 Jump Street
7.3

21 Jump Street

1987Series7.3
Burn Notice
7.5

Burn Notice

2007Series7.5
Evil
7.8

Evil

2019Series7.8
A Million Little Things
7.2

A Million Little Things

2018Series7.2
The Good Fight
7.6

The Good Fight

2017Series7.6
Summer Camp Island
7.7

Summer Camp Island

2018Series7.7
Just Shoot Me!
6.6

Just Shoot Me!

1997Series6.6
Big City Greens
7.6

Big City Greens

2018Series7.6
The Wild Thornberrys
7.0

The Wild Thornberrys

1998Series7.0
Girlfriends
7.3

Girlfriends

2000Series7.3
Big Mouth
7.6

Big Mouth

2017Series7.6
Childrens Hospital
6.9

Childrens Hospital

2008Series6.9
Impractical Jokers
8.0

Impractical Jokers

2011Series8.0
The Division
7.1

The Division

2001Series7.1
Spin City
7.0

Spin City

1996Series7.0
Unbreakable Kimmy Schmidt
7.1

Unbreakable Kimmy Schmidt

2015Series7.1
Poker Face
7.4

Poker Face

2023Series7.4
Star Trek: Lower Decks
7.6

Star Trek: Lower Decks

2020Series7.6
Leverage
7.6

Leverage

2008Series7.6
The Librarians
7.2

The Librarians

2014Series7.2
Hamster & Gretel
6.4

Hamster & Gretel

2022Series6.4
Life in Pieces
7.1

Life in Pieces

2015Series7.1
Transparent
6.4

Transparent

2014Series6.4
Reba
6.5

Reba

2001Series6.5
Rapunzel's Tangled Adventure
7.4

Rapunzel's Tangled Adventure

2017Series7.4
Empty Nest
5.9

Empty Nest

1988Series5.9
Girls5eva
5.9

Girls5eva

2021Series5.9
The Other Two
7.0

The Other Two

2019Series7.0
Mr. Belvedere
6.8

Mr. Belvedere

1985Series6.8
Less than Perfect
6.7

Less than Perfect

2002Series6.7
Velma
3.4

Velma

2023Series3.4
Mickey Mouse Funhouse
6.3

Mickey Mouse Funhouse

2021Series6.3
The Commish
7.1

The Commish

1991Series7.1
The Watcher
7.1

The Watcher

2022Series7.1
Mike Judge's Beavis and Butt-Head
7.9

Mike Judge's Beavis and Butt-Head

2022Series7.9
Sofia the First: Royal Magic
8.8

Sofia the First: Royal Magic

2026Series8.8
The $100,000 Pyramid
7.0

The $100,000 Pyramid

2016Series7.0
Still Standing
6.8

Still Standing

2002Series6.8
Night Court
6.5

Night Court

2023Series6.5
Even Stevens
7.0

Even Stevens

2000Series7.0
Life, Larry and the Pursuit of Unhappiness: An Almost History of America
5.5

Life, Larry and the Pursuit of Unhappiness: An Almost History of America

2026Series5.5
Nowhere Man
7.8

Nowhere Man

1995Series7.8
'Til Death
6.5

'Til Death

2006Series6.5
LEGO Star Wars: The Freemaker Adventures
6.9

LEGO Star Wars: The Freemaker Adventures

2016Series6.9
Space: Above and Beyond
7.3

Space: Above and Beyond

1995Series7.3
Everybody's Live with John Mulaney
6.7

Everybody's Live with John Mulaney

2025Series6.7
East New York
7.1

East New York

2022Series7.1
Harry's Law
7.5

Harry's Law

2011Series7.5
Brockmire
6.8

Brockmire

2017Series6.8
Documentary Now!
7.1

Documentary Now!

2015Series7.1
Strangers with Candy
7.4

Strangers with Candy

1999Series7.4
Penny Dreadful: City of Angels
6.8

Penny Dreadful: City of Angels

2020Series6.8
Father of the Pride
5.0

Father of the Pride

2004Series5.0
Difficult People
6.3

Difficult People

2015Series6.3
Clone High
6.7

Clone High

2023Series6.7
History of the World: Part II
5.7

History of the World: Part II

2023Series5.7
Oswald
7.2

Oswald

2001Series7.2
Miss Match
6.6

Miss Match

2003Series6.6
Red Oaks
7.4

Red Oaks

2014Series7.4
Sunday Brunch
8.6

Sunday Brunch

2012Series8.6
Mid-Century Modern
5.9

Mid-Century Modern

2025Series5.9
Oliver Beene
8.3

Oliver Beene

2003Series8.3
Almost Paradise
7.1

Almost Paradise

2020Series7.1
The Michael J. Fox Show
5.9

The Michael J. Fox Show

2013Series5.9
Golden Boy
6.1

Golden Boy

2013Series6.1
Luck
6.7

Luck

2012Series6.7
Man Seeking Woman
7.0

Man Seeking Woman

2015Series7.0
Bad Teacher
5.6

Bad Teacher

2014Series5.6
Unscripted
8.5

Unscripted

2005Series8.5
E-Ring
7.6

E-Ring

2005Series7.6
Thank God You're Here

Thank God You're Here

2007Series
Jeff and Some Aliens
7.1

Jeff and Some Aliens

2017Series7.1
Head Case
6.3

Head Case

2007Series6.3
John Mulaney Presents: Everybody's in L.A.
5.9

John Mulaney Presents: Everybody's in L.A.

2024Series5.9
The George Lucas Talk Show: Live

The George Lucas Talk Show: Live

Series
Mad About You
8.2

Mad About You

2019Series8.2
Mr. Sunshine
6.2

Mr. Sunshine

2011Series6.2
Would I Lie to You?
4.0

Would I Lie to You?

2022Series4.0
Carol & Company
6.5

Carol & Company

1990Series6.5
A Whole New Ballgame
10.0

A Whole New Ballgame

1995Series10.0
Indebted
6.4

Indebted

2020Series6.4
Head Cases
7.0

Head Cases

2005Series7.0
Unsub
8.3

Unsub

1989Series8.3
Inventions That Changed History
6.3

Inventions That Changed History

2022Series6.3
E! True Hollywood Story
8.1

E! True Hollywood Story

1996Series8.1
Hi-Jinks
9.0

Hi-Jinks

2005Series9.0
The Lionhearts
4.5

The Lionhearts

1998Series4.5
The Carol Burnett Show
7.3

The Carol Burnett Show

1991Series7.3
Blue Skies
8.0

Blue Skies

1994Series8.0
Ho Ho Horror

Ho Ho Horror

2020Series