Nov 22, 1956
Sagittarius
Trenton, NJ
68 years old
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TV Actor
Name, Age & Place of Birth
Richard Bruce Kind was born on November 22, 1956, in Trenton, New Jersey, USA, and is currently 68 years old (as of June 2025) .
Early Life & Education
Richard is the son of Alice, a homemaker, and Samuel Kind, a jeweler originally from Princeton, New Jersey. His family traces its roots to Russian Jewish immigrants who settled in New York . Growing up in both Trenton and Yardley, Pennsylvania, he graduated from Pennsbury High School in 1974, then earned a Bachelor’s degree from Northwestern University in 1978, where he was active in Sigma Alpha Epsilon fraternity and joined the famed Second City improv troupe in Chicago .
Career Beginnings & Stage Achievements
Starting his career in 1978, Kind worked in Chicago’s Second City before moving into film with a role in Two Fathers’ Justice (1985) . He carved a strong Broadway presence starring in productions like The Tale of the Allergist’s Wife (2000), The Producers (2002), Sly Fox (2004), and his Tony-nominated role as Marcus Hoff in The Big Knife (2013) .
Television & Film Highlights
Sitcom Success:
Dr. Mark Devanow on Mad About You (1992–1999; revived in 2019)
Paul Lassiter on Spin City (1996–2002), one of only two actors appearing in all episodes
Andy, Larry David’s cousin on Curb Your Enthusiasm (2002–2021)
Recent TV Roles:
Played Capt. Stan Yenko in CBS’s East New York (2022–23)
2024 saw him as Vince Fish in Only Murders in the Building, plus appearances in The Watcher, Red Oaks, and Netflix’s Everybody’s in L.A.
Film Appearances:
Featured in movies like A Serious Man (2009), Confessions of a Dangerous Mind (2002), Argo (2012), Beau Is Afraid (2023), The Out‑Laws (2023), and Tick, Tick… Boom! (2021) .
Voice Acting
Kind’s expressive voice has brought to life:
Bing Bong in Inside Out (2015)
Molt in A Bug’s Life (1998)
Van in Cars (2006–2011)
Bookworm in Toy Story 3 (2010)
Marty Glouberman on Netflix’s Big Mouth (2017–present)
Accolades & Recognition
Tony Award nominee for Best Featured Actor (The Big Knife, 2013)
Drama Desk Award win (same production)
Part of the ensemble in “Only Murders in the Building” that earned a 2025 SAG Award
Personal Life & Character
Richard married Dana Stanley in 1999, and they have three children: Max, Samantha, and Skylar . They live on the Upper West Side of Manhattan . A beloved friend of George Clooney, who was his best man, he’s known for his warm spirit and humility—qualities he channels into his varied roles .
The Kind Essence
From improv stages in Chicago to Broadway, television staples, and heartfelt voice roles, Richard Kind exemplifies the power of versatility and consistency. Known as a consummate “character actor,” he brings warmth and authenticity to every project. As Vanity Fair puts it, he’s “ubiquitous…who averages three movies a year…and remains humble, driven by a genuine love for his craft”
