Michael Karl Richards

Michael Karl Richards lives with his wife and two cats near the rocky beaches of the Pacific Northwest. A working actor since 2001 with a foundation built in large part on his training at the Neighborhood Playhouse in New York. Michael prides himself on being active not just on the small (​Chesapeake Shores, Supernatural, etc.) and large (​2012, Overboard, etc.) screen, but also on the stage. Most recently he starred in the one-man show ​Thom Pain by Will Eno and in November 2020 he wrote and starred in the play ​Parker which was performed live online for audiences all over the world. You can keep up with Michael at michaelkarlrichards.com

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