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.
15 movies · 6 shows
Bulls
2026·5.7
Broadcast Signal Intrusion
2021·5.5
Monuments
2021·5.9
Not Welcome
2018·0.0
A Place to Be
2017·4.8
Office Christmas Party
2016·5.7
Chat
2015·9.5
The Origins of Wit and Humor
2015·0.0
The Two Thieves
2014·5.0
Little Fockers
2010·5.7
Design
2002·7.0
Stir of Echoes
1999·6.7
Pictures of Baby Jane Doe
1999·4.5
Lionel on a Sun Day
1997·7.0
The Ride
1997·9.0