Michael Richards | Seinfeld

Michael Richards is one of Seinfeld’s original cast members, along with Jason Alexander, Jerry Seinfeld, and Julia Louis-Dreyfus. He played the role of Cosmo Kramer, the neighbor of Jerry’s eponymous character and often referred to by his last name. Like other stars of the series, the 71-year-old actor showed incredible acting talent and comedic skills, which earned him three Primetime Emmy Awards for Outstanding Supporting Actor.

He then went on to have his own sitcom, The Michael Richards Show. Although it ended just after two months, Richards returned to doing stand-up comedy stints. He then retired in 2007 after a degree of controversy but later returned to reunite with his Seinfeld co-stars in an episode of Curb Your Enthusiasm in 2009. Richards officially returned to acting in 2013 to play the role of Frank in another sitcom, Kirstie. He then did Faith, Hope & Love in 2019.