About

Known credits:
13
Birthday:
1954-01-13
Place of birth:
Chicago, Illinois, USA
Website:
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Richard Cotovsky

Overview

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.

Known for

Acting
2021 Broadcast Signal Intrusion Actor Brad 58
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2021 Monuments Actor David 58
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2018 Not Welcome Actor Nak N/A
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2017 A Place to Be Actor 58
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2016 Office Christmas Party Actor Salvation Army Collector 57
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2015 Chat Actor Hotdog Vendor / Groundskeeper 59
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2010 Little Fockers Actor Newspaper Vendor 56
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2002 Design Actor Plaid Pants Freak N/A
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1999 Stir of Echoes Actor Neighborhood Man 64
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1999 Pictures of Baby Jane Doe Actor Regenerated Woodman 58
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1997 Lionel on a Sun Day Actor 59
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1997 The Ride Actor Mike N/A
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Start Without Me Actor Special K N/A
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