Sam Richardson

Born: 1984-01-12

Birthplace: Detroit, Michigan, USA

Biography

Sam Richardson (born January 12, 1984) is an American actor and comedian. He is best known for playing Richard Splett in the HBO political comedy series Veep (2012–19), co-creating and co-starring in the Comedy Central comedy series Detroiters (2017–18) alongside Tim Robinson, and for playing various characters in the Netflix sketch show I Think You Should Leave with Tim Robinson (2019–present), Aniq Adjaye in the Apple TV+ series The Afterparty (2022–23), and Norville Rogers in the Max series Velma (2023–24). In 2022 and 2023, he was nominated for the Primetime Emmy Award for Outstanding Guest Actor in a Comedy Series for his performance as Edwin Akufo in Ted Lasso, winning the 2023 award in this category.

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Known For

Hoppers
The Tomorrow War
We're the Millers
Ralph Breaks the Internet
Spy
Ghostbusters
Promising Young Woman
Ruby Gillman, Teenage Kraken
Horrible Bosses 2
Neighbors 2: Sorority Rising

Top Movie Credits

Hoppers Conner (voice)
Ralph Breaks the Internet Lee the Office Nerd (voice)
Spy John
Ghostbusters Basement Cop
Ruby Gillman, Teenage Kraken Uncle Brill (voice)