Richard Kind
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.
Filmography
The Auction
as Wendall Woods
The Auction
as Wendall Woods
Holiday Ever After: A Disney World Wish Come True
Holiday Ever After: A Disney World Wish Come True
Gail Daughtry and the Celebrity Sex Pass
as Taxi Driver Stuart Fernie
Gail Daughtry and the Celebrity Sex Pass
as Taxi Driver Stuart Fernie
Wolfs
as Kid's Dad
Wolfs
as Kid's Dad
Night Session
as Homeowner
Night Session
as Homeowner
Drew Friedman: Vermeer of the Borscht Belt
as Self
Drew Friedman: Vermeer of the Borscht Belt
as Self
Thin Skinned
as The Mortician
Thin Skinned
as The Mortician
Monsters of California
as Dr. Eric Walker
Monsters of California
as Dr. Eric Walker
The Magnificent Meyersons
as Morty Meyerson
The Magnificent Meyersons
as Morty Meyerson
The Out-Laws
as Neil Browning
The Out-Laws
as Neil Browning
Proof of Concept
Proof of Concept
Beau Is Afraid
as Dr. Cohen
Beau Is Afraid
as Dr. Cohen
18½
as Jack
18½
as Jack
tick, tick... BOOM!
as Walter Bloom
tick, tick... BOOM!
as Walter Bloom
Off Broadway
as Daryl Lependorf
Off Broadway
as Daryl Lependorf
The Stand In
as Wes
The Stand In
as Wes
The Bellmen
as Sid
The Bellmen
as Sid
John Mulaney & The Sack Lunch Bunch
as Richard Kind
John Mulaney & The Sack Lunch Bunch
as Richard Kind
Bombshell
as Rudy Giuliani
Bombshell
as Rudy Giuliani
Transparent: Musicale Finale
as Howard
Transparent: Musicale Finale
as Howard
Andover
as Harold
Andover
as Harold
Suburbicon
as John Sears
Suburbicon
as John Sears
Gilbert
as Self
Gilbert
as Self
The Lennon Report
as Dr. Stephan G. Lynn
The Lennon Report
as Dr. Stephan G. Lynn
Albion: The Enchanted Stallion
as Brian
Albion: The Enchanted Stallion
as Brian
Detours
as Sam Jacobson
Detours
as Sam Jacobson
The Paper Store
as Prof. Marty Kane
The Paper Store
as Prof. Marty Kane
Jacqueline Argentine
as Private Investigator
Jacqueline Argentine
as Private Investigator
Mind Candy
as Bing Bong (voice)
Mind Candy
as Bing Bong (voice)
Inside Out
as Bing Bong (voice)
Inside Out
as Bing Bong (voice)
Misery Loves Comedy
as Self
Misery Loves Comedy
as Self
Ride
as Boss
Ride
as Boss
Yellowbird
as Michka (voice)
Yellowbird
as Michka (voice)
All-Stars
as Richard Kline
All-Stars
as Richard Kline
Sharknado 2: The Second One
as Harland "The Blaster" McGuinness
Sharknado 2: The Second One
as Harland "The Blaster" McGuinness
Obvious Child
as Jacob
Obvious Child
as Jacob
The Angriest Man in Brooklyn
as Bix
The Angriest Man in Brooklyn
as Bix
Dark Minions
as Feldenbaum (voice)
Dark Minions
as Feldenbaum (voice)
Santa Paws 2: The Santa Pups
as Eddy the Elf Dog (voice)
Santa Paws 2: The Santa Pups
as Eddy the Elf Dog (voice)
Argo
as Max Klein
Argo
as Max Klein
Toy Story 3
as Bookworm (voice)
Toy Story 3
as Bookworm (voice)
Help Me, Help You
as Fish
Help Me, Help You
as Fish
Santa Buddies
as Eddy the Elf Dog (voice)
Santa Buddies
as Eddy the Elf Dog (voice)
Heidi 4 Paws
as Grandfather (voice)
Heidi 4 Paws
as Grandfather (voice)
Fired!
as Self
Fired!
as Self
Hermie & Friends: Milo the Mantis Who Wouldn't Pray
as Milo
Hermie & Friends: Milo the Mantis Who Wouldn't Pray
as Milo
Cars
as Van (voice)
Cars
as Van (voice)
I Want Someone to Eat Cheese With
as Herb Hope
I Want Someone to Eat Cheese With
as Herb Hope
Spymate
as Dr. Robert Farley
Spymate
as Dr. Robert Farley
The Big Empty
as Talk Show Host
The Big Empty
as Talk Show Host
Bewitched
as Abner Kravitz
Bewitched
as Abner Kravitz
Dog Gone Love
as Doug
Dog Gone Love
as Doug
Elvis Has Left the Building
as Burning Elvis
Elvis Has Left the Building
as Burning Elvis
Shrink Rap
as Herb
Shrink Rap
as Herb
Confessions of a Dangerous Mind
as Casting Executive Man
Confessions of a Dangerous Mind
as Casting Executive Man
The Santa Claus Brothers
as Roy (voice)
The Santa Claus Brothers
as Roy (voice)
Tom Sawyer
as Mr. Dobbins (voice)
Tom Sawyer
as Mr. Dobbins (voice)
Our Friend, Martin
as Mr. Willis (voice)
Our Friend, Martin
as Mr. Willis (voice)
A Bug's Life
as Molt (voice)
A Bug's Life
as Molt (voice)
Waiting for Woody Allen
as Doorman
Waiting for Woody Allen
as Doorman
Cold Around the Heart
as Attorney Nabbish
Cold Around the Heart
as Attorney Nabbish
Sink Or Swim
as Benny
Sink Or Swim
as Benny
Shooting Lily
as Florist
Shooting Lily
as Florist
Stargate
as Gary Meyers
Stargate
as Gary Meyers
Clifford
as Julien Daniels
Clifford
as Julien Daniels
Mr. Saturday Night
as Reporter
Mr. Saturday Night
as Reporter
All-American Murder
as Lou Alonzo
All-American Murder
as Lou Alonzo
Ghoulies III: Ghoulies Go to College
as Cat Ghoulie (voice)
Ghoulies III: Ghoulies Go to College
as Cat Ghoulie (voice)
Nothing in Common
as Ad Exec in Bar (uncredited)
Nothing in Common
as Ad Exec in Bar (uncredited)