His big dream when he started acting was to play a detective. This led him to later create "The Michael Richards Show" (2000), a sitcom about a private detective agency. The show flopped and was short-lived. Later, he was considered for the lead role in another comical detective show, "Monk" (2002), which ultimately went to Tony Shalhoub.

Banned from ever performing at the Laugh Factory comedy club in Los Angeles.

He once acted in a driver`s education video about insurance rates, playing the role of an irate and reckless driver confused about his insurance.

Has a daughter named Sophia from his marriage to Cathleen Lyons.

Is the only cast member on "Seinfeld" (1990) who has never hosted "Saturday Night Live" (1975).

Banned from ever performing at the Laugh Factory comedy club in Los Angeles for racist rant.

Was the actor Andy Kaufman threw water on during a skit on _"Fridays"(1980)_. In the Kaufman biopic Man on the Moon (1999), Richards` character was played by Norm MacDonald.

Auditioned for the role of Al Bundy on "Married with Children" (1987).

Is a Vietnam-era Army Veteran. He was drafted and served for two years in West Germany.

Is a 33-degree Scottish Rite Freemason.

Cosmo Kramer, his character in "Seinfeld" (1990), always wore clothes one size too big to make him appear to be laid back and loose.

His character in "Seinfeld" (1990) was named Kessler in the original pilot.

Most renowned for his role as Cosmo Kramer on "Seinfeld" (1990).

Attended the California Institute of the Arts.

Attended Evergreen State College, Olympia, Washington, USA.