Richard Lewis

American stand-up comedian (1947–2024)

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Lived 1947–2024, aged 77United States

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39 languages
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Era
1947–2024
Aged 77
Known for
Robin Hood: Men in Tig…
1993

Summary

Updated 2026-09-08

Richard Philip Lewis 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.