Richard Cotovsky
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Richard Cotovsky (born January 13, 1954) is an American character actor of film, stage, and television. He is also a director of stage. Richard Cotovsky was born in Chicago, Illinois. He attended Southern Illinois University. He transferred to the University of Illinois at the Medical Center in Chicago to earn a degree in pharmacy. In his senior year, he took introduction to the theater which made him interested in acting. In 1999, Cotovsky directed Brian Friel's play, "Freedom of the City," at the Mary-Arrchie Theatre Company in Chicago, Illinois. He received a Joseph Jefferson Citation for directing this play which also received best ensemble and production. In 2000, he directed at Chicago, Illinois's Live Bait Theater's the world premiere of the John Susman play "Nelson & Simone". In 2006, he acted in the Sam Shepard play, "Buried Child," at the Mary-Arrchie Theatre Company.
Known for
Credits
Stir of Echoes (1999)
as Neighborhood Man
Little Fockers (2010)
as Newspaper Vendor
Office Christmas Party (2016)
as Salvation Army Collector
Broadcast Signal Intrusion (2021)
as Brad
The Ride (1997)
as Mike
Pictures of Baby Jane Doe (1999)
as Regenerated Woodman
Concert Heroes (—)
as Chuck
Bulls (2026)
as Virgil
Not Welcome (2018)
as Nak
Monuments (2021)
as David
Start Without Me (—)
as Special K
The Two Thieves (2014)
as Barabbas
Design (2002)
as Plaid Pants Freak
A Place to Be (2017)
Actor
Lionel on a Sun Day (1997)
Actor
Chat (2015)
as Hotdog Vendor / Groundskeeper
The Origins of Wit and Humor (2015)
as Stan Veckel