Richard Cotovsky
Born: 1954-01-13 in Chicago, Illinois, USA
Known For: Acting
Biography
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.
Filmography
2024
- Dark Matter as Jay
2022
- The Bear as Mr. Carl
- Shining Girls as Neighbor
2021
- Monuments as David
- Broadcast Signal Intrusion as Brad
2018
- Not Welcome as Nak
2017
2016
- Office Christmas Party as Salvation Army Collector
2015
- The Origins of Wit and Humor as Stan Veckel
- Chat as Hotdog Vendor / Groundskeeper
2014
- The Two Thieves as Barabbas
2011
- Shameless as Bum
2010
- Little Fockers as Newspaper Vendor
2002
- Design as Plaid Pants Freak
1999
- Stir of Echoes as Neighborhood Man
- Pictures of Baby Jane Doe as Regenerated Woodman
1997
- The Ride as Mike
- Lionel on a Sun Day
1996
- Early Edition as Tools
1994
- ER as Homeless Man