Michael Richards Michael Richards' depiction of `Kramer' in the Castle Rock Entertainment/NBC comedy series "Seinfeld" has earned him cult status rarely bestowed upon an actor. Influenced by legendary comedians such as Charlie Chaplin and Jacques Tati, his specialty is using physical comedy. Richards grew up in the suburbs of Los Angeles and obtained a degree in theater from the California Institute of Arts. Upon graduating he performed in several productions at the San Diego Repertory Company. He also starred in the production of "American Clock" and "Wild Oats" at the Mark Taper Forum. With a life-long interest in comedy, Richards decided in 1979 to pursue stand-up comedy. He performed nightly for nine straight months at such places as The Comedy Store and The Improvisation until Billy Crystal gave him his first "real paying job" on the "Billy Crystal Special". From there he spent the next two-and-a-half years starring in the ABC Comedy "Fridays" where he became best known for creating "Battle Boy"- an impassioned male who took pleasure in blowing-up miniature battle figures. Some of his more recent film credits include: Trial and Error (1997) Redux Riding Hood (1997) (voice) Ellen's Energy Adventure (1996) (uncredited) Unstrung Heroes (1995) Airheads (1994) Coneheads (1993) So I married an Axe Murderer (1993) Problem Child (1990)