Michael Richards

Born on July 24, 1949, Michael Richards started his career as a stand-up comedian, gaining a national spotlight through his appearance on Billy Crystal's first cable TV special. He later became a series regular on ABC's Fridays and made numerous guest appearances on various television shows, including Cheers, Night Court, and St. Elsewhere. Richards also had film credits in So I Married an Axe Murderer, Young Doctors in Love, and UHF. His breakout role came as Cosmo Kramer on the television sitcom Seinfeld, which preceded his starring role in his own sitcom, The Michael Richards Show. Following Seinfeld's conclusion, Richards returned to stand-up comedy before announcing his retirement in 2007 due to controversy surrounding his behavior at a comedy show.