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Also known as Richard Philip Lewis, Richard Phillip Lewis, Richard P. Lewis

American stand-up comedian (1947–2024)

Key facts

Born
Richard Philip Lewis , ( 1947-06-29 ) June 29, 1947, New York City, U.S.
Died
February 27, 2024 (2024-02-27) (aged 76), Los Angeles , California, U.S.
Resting place
Temple of Aaron Cemetery, Roseville, Minnesota , U.S.
Education
Ohio State University ( BSBA )
Notable work
Anything but Love , Curb Your Enthusiasm , Robin Hood: Men in Tights
Spouse
Joyce Lapinsky ​ ( married</span>"}]]}'>m. 2005 ) ​
Years active
1971–2024
Medium
Stand-up television film
Genres
Dark comedy surreal humor
Subjects
Self-deprecation neuroticism psychotherapy alcoholism hypochondria paranoia depression bipolar disorder human sexuality Jewish culture pop culture family eating disorders annoyance
Website
richardlewisonline .com

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Wikidata facts

Instance of
human
Given name
Richard
Family name
Lewis
Gender
male
Citizenship
United States
Place of birth
Brooklyn
Place of death
Los Angeles
Languages spoken
English language
Native language
English language
Official website
richardlewisonline.com
Image
Richard Lewis 2015 chicago (cropped).jpg
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date of birth
1947-06-29
different from
Richard Lewis
ethnic group
American Jews
name in native language
Richard Philip Lewis
start of work period
1979-00-00
Commons category
Richard Lewis
end of work period
2018-00-00
writing language
English language
medical condition
depression
date of death
2024-02-27
cause of death
myocardial infarction
manner of death
natural causes
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Encyclopedic overview

Richard Philip Lewis (June 29, 1947 – February 27, 2024) was an American stand-up comedian, actor, and writer. Lewis came to prominence in the 1980s and became known for his dark, neurotic, and self-deprecating humor. As an actor, he was known for starring in the ABC sitcom Anything but Love from 1989 to 1992, and for playing the role of Prince John in the 1993 film Robin Hood: Men in Tights. Lewis also had a recurring role as a fictionalized version of himself in the HBO comedy series Curb Your Enthusiasm from 2000 to 2024.

Early life and education

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