Richard Lewis

Date of Birth: June 29, 1947

Zodiac Sign: Cancer

Date of Death: *Leave blank as he is still alive*

Biography

Richard Philip Lewis is an American stand-up comedian and actor, best known for his neurotic, self-deprecating humor. Born on June 29, 1947, in Brooklyn, New York, Lewis grew up in Englewood, New Jersey. He attended Ohio State University where he began to hone his comedic skills, eventually moving to Los Angeles to pursue a career in comedy. Lewis’s big break came in the 1980s with his stand-up routines on television shows like “Late Night with David Letterman.” He later co-starred in the sitcom “Anything But Love” alongside Jamie Lee Curtis, which ran from 1989 to 1992. In addition to his stand-up and television work, Lewis has appeared in numerous films and is well-known for his role as himself on HBO’s “Curb Your Enthusiasm.” Richard Lewis’s career has spanned over five decades, making him one of the most enduring figures in American comedy. Despite facing personal challenges, including struggles with addiction, he has maintained a prolific output of work, continuing to perform stand-up and making appearances in various television series and films.

5 Interesting Facts about Richard Lewis

1. Richard Lewis was a childhood friend of Larry David, the creator of “Seinfeld” and “Curb Your Enthusiasm.”

2. He is known for his unique “stream of consciousness” style of comedy.

3. Lewis has authored a book titled “The Other Great Depression,” which details his battle with alcoholism and recovery.

4. He was ranked 45th on Comedy Central’s list of the 100 greatest stand-up comedians of all time.

5. Despite his on-stage persona, Lewis has a degree in marketing from Ohio State University.

5 Most Interesting Quotes from Richard Lewis

1. “My grandmother was a Jewish juggler: she used to worry about six things at once.”

2. “I quit therapy because my analyst was trying to help me behind my back.”

3. “I used to go to a shrink. It was my fault. I was nuts. He used to ask me what I did for a living. I said, ‘I’m a comedian.’ He said, ‘Well, tell me a joke.’ I said, ‘I don’t do that.’ He said, ‘Then why do you call yourself a comedian?’ I said, ‘I don’t know.’”

4. “I have low self-esteem; when we were in bed together, I would fantasize that I was someone else.”

5. “I’m an old comic at heart. I’m a throwback.”