Richard Cotovsky
Biography
Richard Cotovsky (born January 13, 1954) is an American character actor of film, stage, and television. He is also a director of stage.
Richard Cotovsky was born in Chicago, Illinois. He attended Southern Illinois University. He transferred to the University of Illinois at the Medical Center in Chicago to earn a degree in pharmacy. In his senior year, he took introduction to the theater which made him interested in acting.
In 1999, Cotovsky directed Brian Friel's play, "Freedom of the City," at the Mary-Arrchie Theatre Company in Chicago, Illinois. He received a Joseph Jefferson Citation for directing this play which also received best ensemble and production. In 2000, he directed at Chicago, Illinois's Live Bait Theater's the world premiere of the John Susman play "Nelson & Simone". In 2006, he acted in the Sam Shepard play, "Buried Child," at the Mary-Arrchie Theatre Company.
Filmography
Bulls
2026
as Virgil
Broadcast Signal Intrusion
2021
as Brad
Monuments
2021
as David
Not Welcome
2018
as Nak
A Place to Be
2017
Office Christmas Party
2016
as Salvation Army Collector
Chat
2015
as Hotdog Vendor / Groundskeeper
The Origins of Wit and Humor
2015
as Stan Veckel
The Two Thieves
2014
as Barabbas
Little Fockers
2010
as Newspaper Vendor
Design
2002
as Plaid Pants Freak
Stir of Echoes
1999
as Neighborhood Man
Pictures of Baby Jane Doe
1999
as Regenerated Woodman
Lionel on a Sun Day
1997
- No poster
The Ride
1997
as Mike
- No poster
Start Without Me
Unreleased
as Special K
- No poster
Concert Heroes
Unreleased
as Chuck