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Kramer's
Bio
Michael Richards, Cosmo Kramer
Michael Richards' depiction of "Kramer"
in the Castle Rock Entertainment/NBC
comedy series "Seinfeld" has earned
him cult status rarely bestowed upon an
actor. Richards explains, "Kramer is a good natured
guy who is friends with everybody. He lives across
the hall from Jerry and takes to him like a roadie
does to a musician--he's totally devoted."
In performing his role as "Kramer" he brings a
physical agility that is rarely seen. Influenced by
legendary comedians such as Charlie Chaplin and
Jaques Tati, his specialty is using physical comedy.
He also believes that "it is important for me to
create a sense of depth by maintaining a certain
tension in the character, while simultaneously
producing laughter."
Richards grew up in the suburbs of Los Angeles and
obtained a degree in theater from the California
Institute of the Arts. Upon graduating, he performed
in several productions at the San Diego Repertory
Company. He also starred in the production of
"American Clock" and "Wild Oats" at the Mark
Taper Forum.
With a life-long interest in comedy, Richards
decided in 1979 to pursue stand-up comedy. He
performed nightly for nine straight months at such
places as The Comedy Store and The Improvisation
until Billy Crystal gave him his first "real paying job"
on the "Billy Crystal Special." From there he spent
the next two-and-a-half years starring in the ABC
comedy, "Fridays" where he became best know for
creating "Battle Boy"--an impassioned male who
took pleasure in blowing up miniature battle figures.
Richards has been seen in a cameo role in TriStar's
"So I Married an Axe Murderer" starring Mike
Myers. He also made an appearance in
"Coneheads" with Dan Akroyd and fellow
castmember Jason Alexander as well as the 20th
Century Fox film "Airheads" starring Brendan
Fraser. His other film credits include "Problem
Child," UHF," "Whoops," "Apocalypse,"
"Transylvania 6-5000" and "Yound Doctors in Love."
Other television credits include a series regular in
"Marblehead Manor," recurring roles in "St
Elsewhere," "Miami Vice," "Hill Street Blues,"
"Cheers," "Night Court," "It's A Living," "Sidekicks,"
"What A Country," "The Scarecrow and Mrs. King,"
as well as appearances in the mini series "Fresno,"
"The Jonathan Winters Special," two
movies-of-the-week and four pilots.
Kramer has opened his door  times.
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