Biographies
Cosmo Kramer
(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. Richards explains, "Kramer is a good natured guy who is friends with everybody. He lives across the hall from Jerry and takes to him like a roadie does to a musician--he's totally devoted." In performing his role as "Kramer" he brings a physical agility that is rarely seen. Influenced by legendary comedians such as Charlie Chaplin and Jaques Tati, his specialty is using physical comedy. He also believes that "it is important for me to create a sense of depth by maintaining a certain tension in the character, while simultaneously producing laughter." Richards grew up in the suburbs of Los Angeles and obtained a degree in theater from the California Institute of the 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 know for creating "Battle Boy"--an impassioned male who took pleasure in blowing up miniature battle figures. Richards has been seen in a cameo role in TriStar's "So I Married an Axe Murderer" starring Mike Myers. He also made an appearance in "Coneheads" with Dan Akroyd and fellow castmember Jason Alexander as well as the 20th Century Fox film "Airheads" starring Brendan Fraser. His other film credits include "Problem Child," UHF," "Whoops," "Apocalypse," "Transylvania 6-5000" and "Yound Doctors in Love." Other television credits include a series regular in "Marblehead Manor," recurring roles in "St Elsewhere," "Miami Vice," "Hill Street Blues," "Cheers," "Night Court," "It's A Living," "Sidekicks," "What A Country," "The Scarecrow and Mrs. King," as well as appearances in the mini series "Fresno," "The Jonathan Winters Special," two movies-of-the-week and four pilots.
Newman
(Wayne Knight)
Kramer's mischievous friend who is Jerry's worst enemy. Him Elaine and Kramer got arrested for kidnapping a loud dog. Caught Jerry on an insurance fraud and George in "some sort of mail pornography ring." Had an unbelievable Birthday wish hot streak, wish included getting a supermodel as a girlfriend. This guy and Jerry made an alliance to try and help him transfer to Hawaii. Got on his knees to beg Jerry to take him to Paris. Not to mention, he sat on a fork. He's a lazy, Postal worker known as The Fat Man, Two-Legged Weasel, Mojambo. He loves Drake's Coffee Cakes, and would eat "Baked Kramer." His areas of expertise includes climbing trees, eating, and lying. Some of his phobias are Publisher's Clearinghouse Day, Jerry (will do anything to get him mad!), fruit (he won't eat the stuff), and broccoli. Dreams that one day the post office will transfer him to Hawaii. Also, to open a fleet of Rickshaw's in New York City. He does not go to the beach because he freckles. He once had an affair with Kramer's Mother, Babs. He extremely loves Kenny Roger's Chicken and would do anything to get his hands on some. He too has not paid a parking ticket in 20 years. He also lives in apartment 5E. He's pure evil, wrapped in a twinlie.