Richard Lewis
Biography
Richard Philip Lewis (June 29, 1947 – February 27, 2024) was an American actor, writer, and stand-up comedian. He came to prominence in the 1980s and became known for his dark, neurotic and self-deprecating humor.
As an actor he was known for co-starring with Jamie Lee Curtis in the sitcom Anything but Love, for playing the role of Prince John in the film Robin Hood: Men in Tights and for his recurring role as a semi-fictionalized version of himself in HBO's Curb Your Enthusiasm.
Filmography
Group Therapy
2024
as Self (archive footage)
Emily @ the Edge of Chaos
2021
as Aristotle (voice)
The Great Buster: A Celebration
2018
as Self
Bucky and the Squirrels
2018
as Richard Lewis
Sandy Wexler
2017
as Testimonial
She's Funny That Way
2015
as Al Finkelstein
Misery Loves Comedy
2015
as Self
Mel Brooks: Make a Noise
2013
as Self
Vamps
2012
as Danny
Excavating the 2000 Year Old Man
2012
as Self
Method to the Madness of Jerry Lewis
2011
as Self
Looking for Lenny
2011
as Self
Just 3 Boyz
2010
as Shades (voice)
Mr. Warmth: The Don Rickles Project
2007
as Self
The Aristocrats
2005
as Self
Confessions of an Action Star
2005
as Self
Confessions of an Action Star
2005
The Very Best of America's Funniest Comedians
2003
as Self (archive footage)
Laughing Out Loud: America's Funniest Comedians
2001
as Self (archive footage)
Larry David: Curb Your Enthusiasm
1999
as Self
Game Day
1999
as Steve Adler
The Elevator
1998
as Phil Milowski
Hugo Pool
1997
as Chick Chicalini
Drunks
1997
as Jim