Sam Richardson (born January 12, 1984) is an American actor, writer,
producer and comedian. He played Richard Splett in the series Veep and
co-starred in Detroiters opposite Tim Robinson. In 2019, he portrayed
Alf in the YouTube Premium series Champaign ILL.Richardson was born
and raised in Detroit. His father is African American and his mother
is from Ghana. Once or twice a year, the family would travel to Ghana,
where Richardson’s grandfather, W. A. Wiafe, was a chief and local
political leader. Richardson graduated from the University of Detroit
Jesuit High School and Academy in 2002 and studied theater at Wayne
State University. Early in his career, Richardson performed at the
Second City sketch theatre group in Detroit and then in Chicago. At
Second City, Richardson was known for his range of characters, from
sight gags to impressions of public figures.Following a move to Los
Angeles, he received parts on television appearing on six episodes,
including the series finale of The Office and a season 4 episode of
Arrested Development. He has also appeared on episodes of Drunk
History, New Girl, The Teachers, and six episodes of Harder Than It
Looks. Richardson played the role of Richard Splett on the HBO comedy
Veep, first appearing in four episodes during season 3 as the handler
for Selina Meyer during her Iowa book tour. During season 4,
Richardson was made a regular cast member of the show, after his
character received a job offer in President Meyer's administration as
an assistant to the character Jonah. He has also appeared in films
including We're the Millers, Horrible Bosses 2, Spy, Neighbors 2:
Sorority Rising, Mike and Dave Need Wedding Dates, and Ghostbusters.In
2015, Comedy Central ordered a pilot for the series Detroiters,
created by Richardson and Tim Robinson. The show stars Richardson and
Robinson, who also co-wrote and co-executive produced the series with
others. Comedy Central then ordered ten episodes of the series, which
began shooting in the Detroit area in 2016. According to Detroit Free
Press, "In the series, Richardson and Robinson play struggling
advertising men in Detroit who make local TV commercials. The plot was
inspired partly by the classic Detroit ads they grew up watching,
including the Mel Farr Superstar and Gordy from ABC Warehouse
campaigns." Detroiters ran for two seasons before its cancellation by
Comedy Central in 2018.
producer and comedian. He played Richard Splett in the series Veep and
co-starred in Detroiters opposite Tim Robinson. In 2019, he portrayed
Alf in the YouTube Premium series Champaign ILL.Richardson was born
and raised in Detroit. His father is African American and his mother
is from Ghana. Once or twice a year, the family would travel to Ghana,
where Richardson’s grandfather, W. A. Wiafe, was a chief and local
political leader. Richardson graduated from the University of Detroit
Jesuit High School and Academy in 2002 and studied theater at Wayne
State University. Early in his career, Richardson performed at the
Second City sketch theatre group in Detroit and then in Chicago. At
Second City, Richardson was known for his range of characters, from
sight gags to impressions of public figures.Following a move to Los
Angeles, he received parts on television appearing on six episodes,
including the series finale of The Office and a season 4 episode of
Arrested Development. He has also appeared on episodes of Drunk
History, New Girl, The Teachers, and six episodes of Harder Than It
Looks. Richardson played the role of Richard Splett on the HBO comedy
Veep, first appearing in four episodes during season 3 as the handler
for Selina Meyer during her Iowa book tour. During season 4,
Richardson was made a regular cast member of the show, after his
character received a job offer in President Meyer's administration as
an assistant to the character Jonah. He has also appeared in films
including We're the Millers, Horrible Bosses 2, Spy, Neighbors 2:
Sorority Rising, Mike and Dave Need Wedding Dates, and Ghostbusters.In
2015, Comedy Central ordered a pilot for the series Detroiters,
created by Richardson and Tim Robinson. The show stars Richardson and
Robinson, who also co-wrote and co-executive produced the series with
others. Comedy Central then ordered ten episodes of the series, which
began shooting in the Detroit area in 2016. According to Detroit Free
Press, "In the series, Richardson and Robinson play struggling
advertising men in Detroit who make local TV commercials. The plot was
inspired partly by the classic Detroit ads they grew up watching,
including the Mel Farr Superstar and Gordy from ABC Warehouse
campaigns." Detroiters ran for two seasons before its cancellation by
Comedy Central in 2018.
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