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Richard Lewis on "Curb Your Enthusiasm" Richard Lewis on "Curb Your Enthusiasm" Richard Lewis and Brad Garrett on "'Til Death" Brad Garrett and Richard Lewis on "'Til Death" Richard Lewis Pictures Richard Lewis stars as himself on HBO's comedy series "Curb Your Enthusiasm." Perhaps Mel Brooks put it best when he said, "Richard Lewis may just be the Franz Kafka of modern day comedy." Richard Lewis has taken his lifelong therapy fodder and carved it into a commanding, compelling art form. Richard Lewis's early career as a stand-up brought him to the top of his ranks and over time he broadened the scope of opportunities so others could share in his brilliantly warped world. The NY Post recently said; "Richard Lewis built the strongest stand-up comedy career on a blazing trail of neuroses since Woody Allen." Richard Lewis has wrapped up work on the sixth season of "Curb Your Enthusiasm" and is on his "Misery Loves Company Stand-Up Tour." Richard Lewis is also in the process of furthering along the development of his own "dark ensemble comedy," and all the while praying that Mr. David will be inspired for a seventh season of "Curb." SAG nominated Richard Lewis for his work in the ensemble category for his recurring guest star role, playing true-to-life as one of Larry David's closest friends in "Curb Your Enthusiasm," the Seinfeld co-creator's hit HBO series. The show has garnered many awards to include five Emmy nominations and high praise. Vanity Fair stated, "The supporting cast of Larry David's Curb Your Enthusiasm is a murderer's row of stand-up comedians-Jeff Garlin, Susie Essman, Richard Lewis, Cheryl Hines, Shelley Berman—cutting loose in character roles with killer instinct." Through the years Richard has received much kudos for his work alongside his buddy, Larry David. The New York Times commented that, "...not nearly enough of Richard Lewis, whose job is the hardest of all because his character must truly suffer and endure in a context where feelings are as anathema as M&M's in a dentist's office. Never upsetting the show's distinct tenor of emotional apathy, Mr. Lewis here showcases his particular genius through a bout with kidney failure. He needs a new one, and oh, by the way, guess who isn't donating?" The Los Angeles Times added, ..."But it's comedian Richard Lewis—himself famous for an act built on despair—who memorably sulks his way through a pair of early episodes as one of the few people in the business who can match David hang-up for hang-up, neurosis for neurosis...David and Lewis reluctantly help a blind man move furniture in his new apartment. It's a classic." Richard Lewis is often compared to a jazz musician for his wild riffs that fly out into space but always find a way to float back into rhythm as they splatter recurring themes against a spiraling, lyrical backdrop. After Mort Saul's' 80th birthday tribute this summer, featuring a who's who of comic genius, Mark Groubert writing for the web site, Crooksandliars.com, commented.: "But this Night at the Opera belonged to none other than Richard Lewis...has hit his comic stride entering the free form worlds of both Lenny Bruce and the under appreciated Lord Buckley. Groovin' high, and dressed in a zippered black suit possibly designed by the mistress of the Dali Lama, the 'Prince of Pain' came to compete. Melting the house and forcing grown men to weep openly Richard Lewis bombarded the crowd from one obtuse comedy angle after another. If this was the comedy World Series, Lewis was the King in his Court. For nearly twenty minutes he induced non-stop howling by every living, breathing thing in the house." Howard Reich, of the Chicago Tribune reflected on his history with Richard Lewis. "Nearly 20 years ago... I headed for Zanie's and witnessed the most audacious comic wordsmith this side of Lenny Bruce: a young neurotic comedian named Richard Lewis. Ever since that revelatory evening I've followed Richard's ascent as perhaps the most gifted comedian of his generation." Indeed others agree. The Baltimore Jewish Times said, "Lewis is oftentimes compared to the late Lenny Bruce, the prolific, dissenting comedic voice of the '60's. And the two share many things in common—Judaism, an uncommon intelligence and irreverence for topics considered untouchable. Like Bruce, Mr. Lewis lays his soul bare on the stage, with fearlessness and many times, recklessness..." Comedy Central has recognized Richard Lewis as one of the top 50 stand-up comedians of all time and he was charted on GQ Magazine's list of the '20th Century's Most Influential Humorists'. Philadelphia's City Paper says, "Indeed, he is the Jimi Hendrix of monologists, whose virtuoso free-form riffs on ex-girlfriends, family and other antagonistic denizens from hell are delivered in a mesmerizing, stream-of-consciousness frenzy, a piss-yourself-laughing assault on the senses. Not only is he one of the undisputed masters of postmodern comedy, but also to incurable, self-loathing neurotics he is a patron saint who deserves to be canonized." Richard Lewis has in release a boxed set of his Concerts from Hell" (The Vintage Years) containing three comedy specials: HBO originally aired "I'm Exhausted," earning him an ACE nomination for Best Stand-Up Comedy Special and I'm Doomed, his second for HBO, also earned an Ace nomination. Richard Lewis's cable-special debut, "I'm In Pain" had aired on Showtime. Playboy says, "Kvetching is elevated to surreal art in these great comedy performances. The titles say it all. Don't miss." Richard Lewis is also featured in two books; one an upcoming, high profile book on comedy, "I'm Dying Up Here," which chronicles the collective coming of age of the standup comedians who defined American humor during the past three decades: Letterman, Leno, Robin Williams, Andy Kaufman, Richard Lewis and Garry Shandling among others, by author William Knoedelseder. The other is a behind the scenes look at the making of "Curb Your Enthusiasm." Additionally, in the fall of '06, Yale Book of Quotations attributed the now-common phrase, "the ____ from hell" to him in that fresh edition. An author himself, in 2000, Richard Lewis added author to his credits with his highly acclaimed, autobiographical, "The OTHER Great Depression." In the memoir Richard Lewis is brave, insightful and forthcoming as he is in his comedy. Richard Lewis disrobes his substance abuse and recovery, skewing it his unique way. First published by the prestigious Perseus/ Public Affairs Books, the book is a collection of fearless, essay style riffs featuring Lewis' dark stream-of-consciousness personal observations. In 2002 it appeared in paperback on Plume Books, a division of Penguin Putnam Inc. —New York Magazine said, "Lewis's standard of total honesty [has] allowed him to unearth neuroses he'd never even touch onstage—or on the couch."; Entertainment Weekly added, [An] urgent, nervous, heartfelt book . . .Lewis writes with an addict's jumpy restlessness, staggering from hurt to hurt, from tensely jokey confession to confession, from twitchy spiritual discovery to discovery.";- USA Today said it was "Candid and inspirational." ; While the Cleveland Plain Dealer notes, "Lewis...has narrative gifts few celebrity authors exhibit." In continuing to redefine himself, Richard Lewis has always expanded on his acting career by making unexpected choices. Richard Lewis took on his first dramatic role in the theatrical release, "Drunks," co-starring Dianne Weist, Faye Dunaway and Amanda Plummer. Built around an AA meeting, Richard Lewis received rave reviews as the central character, Jimmy Epstein, an addict fighting for his life. With scores of other guest acting appearances in TV series and films he tries to be as diverse as possible in his choices from appearing on such shows as 21/2 Men and The Dead Zone to such polar opposites in the past such as Alias and Seventh Heaven. Yet, most close to his heart was his four year run in ABC's critically acclaimed series "Anything But Love," co-starring with Jamie Lee Curtis, "Anything but Love", now out on DVD with Volume One of the four year situation comedy. "Diary of a Young Comic," which Richard Lewis starred in and co-wrote, first aired on NBC in the "Saturday Night Live" time slot and is considered a cult classic. Late night TV viewers and media junkies in general are familiar with Richard Lewis's frequent guest appearances. Richard Lewis may hold title to having the most late night appearances, chalking up well over 100 appearances with Dave, Jay, Conan, Jon and Maher. Regarded by his peers as a 'comic's comic', Richard Lewis's neuroses have become a part of our language as in the now infamous, "I had a date from Hell!" In July '95 Richard Lewis performed live stand-up comedy for the first time in over two years with his "Magical Misery Tour." Shot at New York's historic Bottom Line HBO aired the one-hour special in December '96, making it a rare accomplishment in completing his fourth full hour-long cable special. In December of 1989, Richard Lewis achieved a very personal goal...he performed at Carnegie Hall to a standing room only audience. To close, in his own words—"I go on a long tour and make people happy that they're not me and go home."
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Richard Lewis stand up tonight - can't wait! 7 hours agoMy favourite Curb episode is probably the one where Larry wants to buy the same necklace as Richard Lewis. A classic. 16 hours agoJust pulled a Richard Lewis 21 hours agoTwitter folks rule! I got in free to Richard Lewis' show he was hilarious! The whole place was in stitches! Then we rocked Cleveland Hob!! 22 hours agoI have problems flown in fresh daily wherever I am ~ Richard Lewis 22 hours agoRichard lewis is killllling it right now at hilarities late show. 23 hours agoanyone know if Richard Lewis from Curb ur Enthusiam is on twitter(vi @jameyjasta) I wish,have every season on my hard drive if you need them 1 day agoTweet of the day! RT @jameyjasta: anyone know if Richard Lewis from Curb Your Enthusiam is on twitter, FB or myspace? 1 day ago@JameyJasta Richard Lewis is the man. I love his stand up. He was the best in Men In Tights. 1 day ago@jameyjasta dont know if its real or fake. cant imagine someone pretending to be richard lewis 1 day agoanyone know if Richard Lewis from Curb Your Enthusiam is on twitter, FB or myspace? 1 day agosaw someone singing a duet via walkie talkie, a richard lewis look alike, & narrowly escaped a parade of bros 1 day agoWhat Richard Lewis today on WKYC TV 3 at 10:30am 1 day agoJust met Richard Lewis. that made my day. SUCH a fan. 1 day agoComic/actor Richard Lewis in studio now with RMG WMMS 100.7 1 day ago |
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