Richard Cotovsky
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.
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Credits
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Start Without Me FutureSpecial K★ NR
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Bulls FutureVirgil★ NR
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Dark Matter 2024Jay★ 7.8
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The Bear 2022Mr. Carl★ 8.2
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Shining Girls 2022Neighbor★ 7.6
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Brad★ 5.5
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Monuments 2021David★ 5.9
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Not Welcome 2018Nak★ NR
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A Place to Be 2017★ 4.9
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Salvation Army Collector★ 5.7
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Chat 2015Hotdog Vendor / Groundskeeper★ 9.5
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Stan Veckel★ NR
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The Two Thieves 2014Barabbas★ 5
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Shameless 2011Bum★ 8.2
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Little Fockers 2010Newspaper Vendor★ 5.7
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Design 2002Plaid Pants Freak★ 5
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Stir of Echoes 1999Neighborhood Man★ 6.7
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Regenerated Woodman★ 4.5
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Lionel on a Sun Day 1997★ 5
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The Ride 1997Mike★ NR
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Early Edition 1996Tools★ 7.3
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ER 1994Homeless Man★ 7.8