Richard Lewis is a comedian from New York who has achieved moderate success as a stand-up comedian and actor who occasionally plays characters in television shows and films. Getting his start in the 1970s, Lewis built a name for himself on the stand-up circuit and soon he was receiving bit parts in TV shows and appearing on late night variety shows. After becoming a somewhat recognizable figure of the comedy world, Lewis was able to secure roles in theatrical films, staring opposite John Candy in Wagons East! and under Mel Brooks direction in Robin Hood: Men In Tights. With a characteristic style that typically highlight's his knack for complaining, Lewis has managed to find a fairly respectable career and carve out a niche for himself in the comedy world.
