Richard Lewis (comedian)

Richard Lewis
Lewis in 2015
Birth name	Richard Philip Lewis
Born	(1947-06-29)June 29, 1947 Brooklyn, 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.
Medium	Stand-up, television, film
Years active	1971–2024
Genres	Dark comedy, surreal humor
Subject(s)	Self-deprecation, neuroticism, psychotherapy, alcoholism, hypochondria, paranoia, depression, bipolar disorder, human sexuality, Jewish culture, pop culture, family, eating disorders, annoyance
Spouse	Joyce Lapinsky ​ (m. 2005)​
Notable works and roles	Anything but Love Curb Your Enthusiasm Robin Hood: Men in Tights
Website	richardlewisonline.com

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 semi-fictionalized version of himself in the HBO comedy series Curb Your Enthusiasm from 2000 to 2024.