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.

Known For

The Simpsons

as Golem (voice)

Law & Order: Special Victims Unit

as Sportsman Larry

Law & Order: Special Victims Unit

as Sportsman Larry (voice)

Two and a Half Men

as Stan

BoJack Horseman

as Ziggy Abler (voice)

Robin Hood: Men in Tights

as Prince John

Leaving Las Vegas

as Peter

Everybody Hates Chris

as Kris

Tales from the Crypt

as Vern (segment "Whirlpool")

Curb Your Enthusiasm

as Richard Lewis