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Richard Lewis

Comedian and Actor; Known for his HBO Specials and "Curb Your Enthusiasm"

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Richard Lewis Biography

Tearing at his hair and describing almost everything as the event or person "from hell," comedian Richard Lewis turned his overriding angst and neuroses into a successful comic persona that served him in standup and in many television appearances. Born in Brooklyn, New York, in 1947, and later moving to Englewood, New Jersey, he became lifelong friends with Larry David at summer camp. When he realized he was overserved in life, he wrote a memoir about getting sober. And after a successful series and sold-out standup concerts, he reunited with his childhood friend on "Curb Your Enthusiasm."

Lewis studied marketing and communications at Ohio State University, a time he describes as one of the happiest of his life because he felt seen and heard, and like he had his own identity-- things he did not feel at home.

Lewis finally decided to pursue his own career as a comic after writing ad copy and comedic material for other comics. His first break, aside from a fluke appearance on "Candid Camera" when he was 17, was at New York's Improvisation comedy club in 1971. His successful appearance on The Tonight Show Starring Johnny Carson in 1974 led to more television work, including regular appearances on The Sonny and Cher Show. His angst-ridden persona, which included pacing, tearing at his hair and dressing all in black, earned him the nickname The Prince of Pain.

In fact, Lewis's first cable special for Showtime was titled "I'm in Pain." He had worked up to it with stints on Saturday Night Live, tours and numerous television appearances, and the special earned him a sold-out solo comic concert at Carnegie Hall and headliner status in a series with Jamie Lee Curtis, called "Anything But Love."

In addition to TV, Lewis has turned in some memorable film roles, such as Prince John in Mel Brooks's "Robin Hood: Men in Tights." He has also racked up an array of accolades and awards, and a tight-knit group of comic buddies including David Brenner, Robert Klein, Richard Belzer and Albert Brooks.

In 2000, Lewis published "The OTHER Great Depression," his memoir about his misery and the drug and alcohol addiction that had developed out of that. In the book, he chronicles his struggles with stopping drinking and the journey of sobriety: "... as full of tears and obsessions as I am, the one thing I'm most proud of is that I am no longer ruled by alcohol." And he's still funny.

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The Other Great Depression: How I'm overcoming, on a daily basis, at least a million addictions and disfunctions and finding a spiritual (sometimes) life

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Richard Lewis

Comedian and Actor; Known for his HBO Specials and "Curb Your Enthusiasm"

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Richard Lewis Biography

Tearing at his hair and describing almost everything as the event or person "from hell," comedian Richard Lewis turned his overriding angst and neuroses into a successful comic persona that served him in standup and in many television appearances. Born in Brooklyn, New York, in 1947, and later moving to Englewood, New Jersey, he became lifelong friends with Larry David at summer camp. When he realized he was overserved in life, he wrote a memoir about getting sober. And after a successful series and sold-out standup concerts, he reunited with his childhood friend on "Curb Your Enthusiasm."

Lewis studied marketing and communications at Ohio State University, a time he describes as one of the happiest of his life because he felt seen and heard, and like he had his own identity-- things he did not feel at home.

Lewis finally decided to pursue his own career as a comic after writing ad copy and comedic material for other comics. His first break, aside from a fluke appearance on "Candid Camera" when he was 17, was at New York's Improvisation comedy club in 1971. His successful appearance on The Tonight Show Starring Johnny Carson in 1974 led to more television work, including regular appearances on The Sonny and Cher Show. His angst-ridden persona, which included pacing, tearing at his hair and dressing all in black, earned him the nickname The Prince of Pain.

In fact, Lewis's first cable special for Showtime was titled "I'm in Pain." He had worked up to it with stints on Saturday Night Live, tours and numerous television appearances, and the special earned him a sold-out solo comic concert at Carnegie Hall and headliner status in a series with Jamie Lee Curtis, called "Anything But Love."

In addition to TV, Lewis has turned in some memorable film roles, such as Prince John in Mel Brooks's "Robin Hood: Men in Tights." He has also racked up an array of accolades and awards, and a tight-knit group of comic buddies including David Brenner, Robert Klein, Richard Belzer and Albert Brooks.

In 2000, Lewis published "The OTHER Great Depression," his memoir about his misery and the drug and alcohol addiction that had developed out of that. In the book, he chronicles his struggles with stopping drinking and the journey of sobriety: "... as full of tears and obsessions as I am, the one thing I'm most proud of is that I am no longer ruled by alcohol." And he's still funny.

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Richard Lewis Videos

  • Richard Lewis - Hilarious Stand Up on An Evening at the Improv ...
    Richard Lewis - Hilarious Stand Up on An Evening at the Improv ...
    Mar 30, 2021 ... America's longest running comedy television series and the originator of the stand up comedy television genre. An Evening at the...
  • The Phrase That Helped Richard Lewis Kick Drug Addiction
    The Phrase That Helped Richard Lewis Kick Drug Addiction
  • Comic Relief Richard Lewis Stand Up Comedy - YouTube
    Comic Relief "Richard Lewis" Stand Up Comedy - YouTube
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Richard Lewis Books

The Other Great Depression: How I'm overcoming, on a daily basis, at least a million addictions and disfunctions and finding a spiritual (sometimes) life
The Other Great Depression: How I'm overcoming, on a daily basis, at least a million addictions and disfunctions and finding a spiritual (sometimes) life

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Richard Lewis Speaking Topics

  • An Evening With Richard Lewis

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  • How to book Richard Lewis?

    Our booking agents have successfully helped clients around the world secure talent like Richard Lewis for both live and virtual events for over 15 years. The team at All American Entertainment represents and listens to the needs of organizations and corporations seeking to hire keynote speakers, celebrities or entertainers for speaking engagements, personal appearances, product endorsements, or corporate entertainment. Fill out a booking request form for Richard Lewis, or call our office at 1.800.698.2536 to discuss your upcoming event. One of our experienced agents will be happy to help you get pricing information and check availability for Richard Lewis or any other celebrity of your choice.

  • How much does it cost to book Richard Lewis?

    Booking fees for Richard Lewis, or any other speakers and celebrities, are determined based on a number of factors and may change without notice. Pricing often varies between live and virtual events. Other factors that can affect speaker fees include the talent's schedule, market conditions, length of presentation, and the location of the event. The live and virtual event speaking fees listed on this website are intended to serve as a guideline only. In some cases, the actual quote may be above or below the stated range. For the most current fee to hire Richard Lewis, please fill out the booking request form or call our office at 1.800.698.2536 to speak with an experienced booking agent.

  • Who is the agent for Richard Lewis?

    All American Entertainment has successfully secured celebrity talent like Richard Lewis for clients worldwide for more than 15 years. As a full-service talent booking agency, we have access to virtually any speaker or celebrity in the world. Our agents are happy and able to submit an offer to the speaker or celebrity of your choice, letting you benefit from our reputation and long-standing relationships in the industry. Fill out the booking request form or call our office at 1.800.698.2536, and one of our agents will assist you to book Richard Lewis for your next private or corporate function.

  • What is a full-service talent booking agency?

    All American Speakers is a "buyers agent" and exclusively represents talent buyers, meeting planners and event professionals, who are looking to secure celebrities and speakers for personal appearances, speaking engagements, corporate entertainment, public relations campaigns, commercials, or endorsements. We do not exclusively represent Richard Lewis or claim ourselves as the exclusive booking agency, business manager, publicist, speakers bureau or management for Richard Lewis or any other speaker or celebrity on this website. For more information on how we work and what makes us unique, please read the AAE Advantage.

Richard Lewis is a keynote speaker and industry expert who speaks on a wide range of topics such as An Evening With Richard Lewis. The estimated speaking fee range to book Richard Lewis for your event is $100,000 - $200,000. Richard Lewis generally travels from Los Angeles, CA, USA and can be booked for (private) corporate events, personal appearances, keynote speeches, or other performances. Similar motivational celebrity speakers are Kevin Pollak, Henry Winkler, Ben Stein, Richard Dreyfuss and Jason Alexander. Contact All American Speakers for ratings, reviews, videos and information on scheduling Richard Lewis for an upcoming live or virtual event.

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  • Richard Lewis - Hilarious Stand Up on An Evening at the Improv ...
    Richard Lewis - Hilarious Stand Up on An Evening at the Improv ...
    Mar 30, 2021 ... America's longest running comedy television series and the originator of the stand up comedy television genre. An Evening at the Improv is a ...
    The Phrase That Helped Richard Lewis Kick Drug Addiction
    The Phrase That Helped Richard Lewis Kick Drug Addiction
  • Comic Relief "Richard Lewis" Stand Up Comedy - YouTube
    Comic Relief Richard Lewis Stand Up Comedy - YouTube
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