actor
, comedian
, writer
and television producer
, best known for his portrayal of the eccentric Cosmo Kramer
on the television sitcom Seinfeld
.
Richards began his career as a stand up comedian, first stepping into a national spotlight when he was featured on Billy Crystal
's first cable TV special
. He went on to become a series regular on ABC's
Fridays. Prior to Seinfeld, he made numerous guest appearances on a variety of television shows including Cheers
, Night Court
, Miami Vice
and St. Elsewhere
.
They're going to arrest me for calling a black man a nigger?
You can talk, you can talk, you're brave now motherfucker. Throw his ass out. He's a nigger! He's a nigger! He's a nigger! A nigger, look, there's a nigger! Oooo! Ooo... All right, ya see? It shocks you, it shocks you, to see what's buried beneath, you stupid mother fuckers!
Well, you interrupted me, pal. That's what happens when you interrupt the white man, don't you know?
Cracker-ass? Are you calling me cracker-ass, nigga?!
He's a nigger! He's a nigger! He's a nigger!
It is uncalled for you to interrupt my ass you cheap motherfucker!
:- responding to the heckler saying "That was uncalled for"
Whats the matter, too much for you to handle?"
Ohh, I guess you got me there. He's absolutely right. I'm just a wash up. Gotta stand on the stage.
:- responding to the heckler saying "You're not funny! You're a reject! You never had no shows! You never had no movies! 'Seinfeld' that's it!"
For me to be at a comedy club and flip out and say this crap, I'm deeply, deeply sorry.
I'm not a racist. That's what's so insane about this.