Michael Karl Richards
- Known for
- Acting
- Birthplace
- Vancouver, British Columbia, Canada
Biography
Michael Karl Richards is a Canadian-born actor and writer known for his ability to find humanity, even in unlikable characters. His work spans more than two decades across stage and screen, marked by emotional depth, quiet intensity, and a grounded presence that resonates in a wide range of roles. The only child of novelist Linda L. Richards, Michael was raised in both British Columbia and California. He trained at the Neighborhood Playhouse in New York City, where he built the foundation for his lifelong commitment to the craft. On screen, he has appeared in series such as The Flash and Supernatural, as well as in feature films including Roland Emmerich's 2012 and the cult thriller Even Lambs Have Teeth. A passionate theatre artist, Michael starred in the acclaimed one-man show Thom Pain (based on nothing) by Will Eno, produced by 1000 Faces Theatre Group, which he co-founded to support bold, actor-driven work. During a time when theatres fell silent and connection moved online, he wrote and performed Parker, a one-man show staged entirely over Zoom. The piece explored the fractured nature of identity, how we are shaped by memory and relationships, and the longing to be truly seen. When not working, Michael resides on an island in the Pacific Northwest, where he continues to write, develop new work, and seek out stories that speak to the complexity of the human experience
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Filmography
Remarkably Bright Creatures
Movie · as Will
Devil on Campus: The Larry Ray Story
Movie · as David
Murder in a Small Town
TV · as Mitchell Norwood · 1 ep
The Mother
Movie · as Zoe's Adopted Dad
Re:Uniting
Movie · as Ben
The Irrational
TV · as David · 1 ep
So Help Me Todd
TV · as Dominic Kimble · 1 ep
Open by Christmas
Movie · as Jeremy
Hearts of Winter
Movie · as Joel
You're Bacon Me Crazy
Movie · as Tim
Sweet Autumn
Movie · as Jonathan Richardson
Ruby Herring Mysteries: Her Last Breath
Movie · as Nick
Gates of Paradise
Movie · as Logan Stonewall
V.C. Andrew's Casteel Family
TV · as Logan Stonewall · 1 ep
Overboard
Movie · as Rich Client
Concrete Evidence: A Fixer Upper Mystery
Movie · as Brad Jones
Travelers
TV · as Dale · 1 ep
Chesapeake Shores
TV · as Wes Winters · 12 eps
Bridal Wave
Movie · as Ames
Even Lambs Have Teeth
Movie · as Jason
Autumn Dreams
Movie · as Joe
Text to Kill
Movie · as John
The Flash
TV · as Paulson, Cop · 1 ep
Signed, Sealed, Delivered
Movie · as Cameron
Harvey's Dream
Movie · as Frank Freidmans
Bringing Ashley Home
Movie · as Toby
The Big Year
Movie · as Vicki's Fiancée (uncredited)
Fairly Legal
TV · as Sam Balfus · 1 ep
Lying to Be Perfect
Movie · as Josh
V
TV · as Will Lerner · 1 ep
Stargate Universe
TV · as Major Peterson · 5 eps
Making Mr. Right
Movie · as Sean
Fringe
TV · as Translucent Man · 1 ep
Supernatural
TV · as Doug Kontos · 1 ep
The Days
TV · as Eric · 1 ep
The Twilight Zone
TV · as Orderly · 1 ep
Smallville
TV · as William Tate, Reporter · 2 eps
Stargate SG-1
TV · as Guardsman · 1 ep