| Richard Lewis | |
|---|---|
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| Birth name | Richard Philip Lewis |
| Born | June 29, 1947 Brooklyn, New York City, U.S. |
| Died | February 27, 2024 (aged 76) Los Angeles, California, U.S. |
| Resting place | Temple of Aaron Cemetery, Roseville, Minnesota, U.S. |
| Medium | Stand-up, television, film |
| Years active | 1971–2024 |
| Genres | Dark comedy, surreal humor |
| Subject(s) | Self-deprecation, neuroticism, psychotherapy, alcoholism, hypochondria, paranoia, depression, bipolar disorder, human sexuality, Jewish culture, pop culture, family, eating disorders, annoyance |
| Spouse |
Joyce Lapinsky (m. 2005) |
| Notable works and roles | Anything but Love Curb Your Enthusiasm Robin Hood: Men in Tights |
| Website | richardlewisonline.com |
Richard Philip Lewis (June 29, 1947 – February 27, 2024) was an American stand-up comedian, actor, and writer. Lewis came to prominence in the 1980s and became known for his dark, neurotic, and self-deprecating humor. As an actor, he was known for starring in the ABC sitcom Anything but Love from 1989 to 1992, and for playing the role of Prince John in the 1993 film Robin Hood: Men in Tights. Lewis also had a recurring role as a semi-fictionalized version of himself in the HBO comedy series Curb Your Enthusiasm from 2000 to 2024.