
Michael Karl Richards
Biography
Michael Karl Richards is a Canadian-born actor and writer known for his ability to find humanity, even in unlikable characters. His work spans more than two decades across stage and screen, marked by emotional depth, quiet intensity, and a grounded presence that resonates in a wide range of roles. The only child of novelist Linda L. Richards, Michael was raised in both British Columbia and California. He trained at the Neighborhood Playhouse in New York City, where he built the foundation for his lifelong commitment to the craft.
On screen, he has appeared in series such as The Flash and Supernatural, as well as in feature films including Roland Emmerich's 2012 and the cult thriller Even Lambs Have Teeth.
A passionate theatre artist, Michael starred in the acclaimed one-man show Thom Pain (based on nothing) by Will Eno, produced by 1000 Faces Theatre Group, which he co-founded to support bold, actor-driven work. During a time when theatres fell silent and connection moved online, he wrote and performed Parker, a one-man show staged entirely over Zoom. The piece explored the fractured nature of identity, how we are shaped by memory and relationships, and the longing to be truly seen.
When not working, Michael resides on an island in the Pacific Northwest, where he continues to write, develop new work, and seek out stories that speak to the complexity of the human experience
Acting (21 movies)

Open by Christmas
2021

The Mother
2023

Bringing Ashley Home
2011

Ruby Herring Mysteries: Her Last Breath
2019

Bridal Wave
2015

Making Mr. Right
2008

The Big Year
2011

Lying to Be Perfect
2010

Even Lambs Have Teeth
2015

Autumn Dreams
2015

Devil on Campus: The Larry Ray Story
2024

Concrete Evidence: A Fixer Upper Mystery
2017

Text to Kill
2015

Overboard
2018

Signed, Sealed, Delivered
2013

Gates of Paradise
2019

Hearts of Winter
2020

You're Bacon Me Crazy
2020

Sweet Autumn
2020

Re:Uniting
2023

Harvey's Dream
2012
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