Sam Richardson

Sam Richardson

41 · Born: Jan 12, 1984

Personal Details

Official Socials
BornJan 12, 1984 Detroit, Michigan, USA
Relatives
  • Wiafe,W.A. (Grandparent)
  • Sunny Richardson (Sibling)
  • Laura Richardson (Sibling)
  • Darrell Richardson (Sibling)

Biography

Sam Richardson is a multifaceted American creative force, effortlessly traversing the realms of acting, comedy, writing, and production with unparalleled finesse.

As a talented actor, he has left an indelible mark on the small screen, particularly in his iconic portrayal of Richard Splett in the HBO political comedy series Veep, which aired from 2012 to 2019.

In addition to his impressive work in Veep, Richardson co-created and co-starred in the Comedy Central comedy series Detroiters, teaming up with his longtime collaborator Tim Robinson from 2017 to 2018.

Furthermore, he has made a significant impact in the world of sketch comedy, appearing in various characters throughout the Netflix series I Think You Should Leave with Tim Robinson, which has been ongoing since 2019.

Most recently, Richardson co-starred in the 2022 release, The Afterparty, solidifying his reputation as a versatile and in-demand performer.

Career

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2025
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2024
The 4:30 Movie
The 4:30 Movie as Major Murder
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2023
Ruby Gillman, Teenage Kraken
Ruby Gillman, Teenage Kraken as Uncle Brill (voice)
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Velma
Velma as Norville (voice)
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Mulligan
Mulligan as Simon Prioleau (voice)
{"id":201824,"title":"Senior Year","year":"2022","character":"Seth Novacelik","permalink":"https:\/\/streambutter.com\/us\/movie\/senior-year-2022","type":"movie","srcset":{"1x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/90x135\/images\/fanart\/movies\/poster\/26a2uaelpj6g.jpg","2x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/180x270\/images\/fanart\/movies\/poster\/26a2uaelpj6g.jpg"},"released":1}
2022
Senior Year
Senior Year as Seth Novacelik
{"id":201629,"title":"Hocus Pocus 2","year":"2022","character":"Gilbert","permalink":"https:\/\/streambutter.com\/us\/movie\/hocus-pocus-2","type":"movie","srcset":{"1x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/90x135\/images\/fanart\/movies\/poster\/434r11pkcc10.jpg","2x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/180x270\/images\/fanart\/movies\/poster\/434r11pkcc10.jpg"},"released":1}
Hocus Pocus 2
Hocus Pocus 2 as Gilbert
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{"id":276023,"title":"Haunted","year":"2022","character":"Father Brian","permalink":"https:\/\/streambutter.com\/us\/movie\/haunted-2022","type":"movie","srcset":{"1x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/90x135\/thumbs\/movie_276023.jpg","2x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/180x270\/thumbs\/movie_276023.jpg"},"released":1}
Haunted
Haunted as Father Brian
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{"id":143219,"title":"The Tomorrow War","year":"2021","character":"Charlie","permalink":"https:\/\/streambutter.com\/us\/movie\/the-tomorrow-war","type":"movie","srcset":{"1x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/90x135\/images\/fanart\/movies\/poster\/453rmmttk7g0.jpg","2x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/180x270\/images\/fanart\/movies\/poster\/453rmmttk7g0.jpg"},"released":1}
2021
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Werewolves Within
Werewolves Within as Finn Wheeler
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HouseBroken
HouseBroken as Chico (voice)
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M.O.D.O.K.
M.O.D.O.K. as Gary Garoldson (voice)
{"id":180509,"title":"Superintelligence","year":"2020","character":"John Donahue","permalink":"https:\/\/streambutter.com\/us\/movie\/superintelligence","type":"movie","srcset":{"1x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/90x135\/images\/fanart\/movies\/poster\/2f0eqqvhg58g.jpg","2x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/180x270\/images\/fanart\/movies\/poster\/2f0eqqvhg58g.jpg"},"released":1}
2020
Superintelligence
Superintelligence as John Donahue
{"id":169279,"title":"Hooking Up","year":"2020","character":"Bailey","permalink":"https:\/\/streambutter.com\/us\/movie\/hooking-up-2020","type":"movie","srcset":{"1x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/90x135\/images\/fanart\/movies\/poster\/5l8lme40juo0.jpg","2x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/180x270\/images\/fanart\/movies\/poster\/5l8lme40juo0.jpg"},"released":1}
Hooking Up
Hooking Up as Bailey
{"id":143449,"title":"Promising Young Woman","year":"2020","character":"Paul","permalink":"https:\/\/streambutter.com\/us\/movie\/promising-young-woman","type":"movie","srcset":{"1x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/90x135\/images\/fanart\/movies\/poster\/7sa2i48bc8g0.jpg","2x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/180x270\/images\/fanart\/movies\/poster\/7sa2i48bc8g0.jpg"},"released":1}
{"id":103836045,"title":"Hoops","year":2020,"character":"Marcus (voice)","permalink":"https:\/\/streambutter.com\/us\/show\/hoops","type":"show","srcset":{"1x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/90x135\/thumbs\/show_103836045.jpg","2x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/180x270\/thumbs\/show_103836045.jpg"},"released":1}
Hoops
Hoops as Marcus (voice)
{"id":103836129,"title":"Woke","year":2020,"character":"Toast (voice)","permalink":"https:\/\/streambutter.com\/us\/show\/woke","type":"show","srcset":{"1x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/90x135\/images\/fanart\/shows\/poster\/5shg8pu6nrt0.jpg","2x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/180x270\/images\/fanart\/shows\/poster\/5shg8pu6nrt0.jpg"},"released":1}
Woke
Woke as Toast (voice)
{"id":187531,"title":"Good Boys","year":"2019","character":"Officer Sacks","permalink":"https:\/\/streambutter.com\/us\/movie\/good-boys","type":"movie","srcset":{"1x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/90x135\/images\/fanart\/movies\/poster\/65aprtg4tb40.jpg","2x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/180x270\/images\/fanart\/movies\/poster\/65aprtg4tb40.jpg"},"released":1}
2019
Good Boys
Good Boys as Officer Sacks
{"id":103832549,"title":"I Think You Should Leave with Tim Robinson","year":2019,"character":"Baby of the Year Host","permalink":"https:\/\/streambutter.com\/us\/show\/i-think-you-should-leave-with-tim-robinson","type":"show","srcset":{"1x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/90x135\/images\/fanart\/shows\/poster\/4jfnut2km6k0.jpg","2x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/180x270\/images\/fanart\/shows\/poster\/4jfnut2km6k0.jpg"},"released":1}
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Human Discoveries
Human Discoveries as Bog (voice)
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Relics and Rarities
Relics and Rarities as Ionis Leatherfoot
{"id":1312,"title":"BoJack Horseman","year":2019,"character":"Doctor Champ (voice)","permalink":"https:\/\/streambutter.com\/us\/show\/bojack-horseman","type":"show","srcset":{"1x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/90x135\/images\/fanart\/shows\/poster\/6pf191q3rlo0.jpg","2x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/180x270\/images\/fanart\/shows\/poster\/6pf191q3rlo0.jpg"},"released":1}
BoJack Horseman
BoJack Horseman as Doctor Champ (voice)
{"id":121571,"title":"Game Over, Man!","year":"2018","character":"Donald","permalink":"https:\/\/streambutter.com\/us\/movie\/game-over-man","type":"movie","srcset":{"1x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/90x135\/images\/fanart\/movies\/poster\/21rraiklavh0.jpg","2x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/180x270\/images\/fanart\/movies\/poster\/21rraiklavh0.jpg"},"released":1}
2018
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Ralph Breaks the Internet
Ralph Breaks the Internet as Lee the Office Nerd (voice)
{"id":103832734,"title":"Champaign ILL","year":2018,"character":"Alf","permalink":"https:\/\/streambutter.com\/us\/show\/champaign-ill","type":"show","srcset":{"1x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/90x135\/thumbs\/show_103832734.jpg","2x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/180x270\/thumbs\/show_103832734.jpg"},"released":1}
{"id":112320,"title":"The House","year":"2017","character":"Marty","permalink":"https:\/\/streambutter.com\/us\/movie\/the-house","type":"movie","srcset":{"1x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/90x135\/images\/fanart\/movies\/poster\/1kb3bkcugrvo.jpg","2x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/180x270\/images\/fanart\/movies\/poster\/1kb3bkcugrvo.jpg"},"released":1}
2017
The House
The House as Marty
{"id":12508,"title":"Detroiters","year":2017,"character":"Sam Duvet","permalink":"https:\/\/streambutter.com\/us\/show\/detroiters","type":"show","srcset":{"1x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/90x135\/thumbs\/show_12508.jpg","2x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/180x270\/thumbs\/show_12508.jpg"},"released":1}
Detroiters
Detroiters as Sam Duvet
{"id":101658,"title":"Mike and Dave Need Wedding Dates","year":"2016","character":"Eric","permalink":"https:\/\/streambutter.com\/us\/movie\/mike-and-dave-need-wedding-dates","type":"movie","srcset":{"1x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/90x135\/images\/fanart\/movies\/poster\/6i4hbd70t6a0.jpg","2x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/180x270\/images\/fanart\/movies\/poster\/6i4hbd70t6a0.jpg"},"released":1}
2016
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{"id":83715,"title":"Ghostbusters","year":"2016","character":"Basement Cop","permalink":"https:\/\/streambutter.com\/us\/movie\/ghostbusters-2016","type":"movie","srcset":{"1x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/90x135\/images\/fanart\/movies\/poster\/7pa0l4sb4sm0.jpg","2x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/180x270\/images\/fanart\/movies\/poster\/7pa0l4sb4sm0.jpg"},"released":1}
Ghostbusters
Ghostbusters as Basement Cop
{"id":19164,"title":"Spy","year":"2015","character":"John","permalink":"https:\/\/streambutter.com\/us\/movie\/spy","type":"movie","srcset":{"1x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/90x135\/images\/fanart\/movies\/poster\/5iniinsnjte0.jpg","2x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/180x270\/images\/fanart\/movies\/poster\/5iniinsnjte0.jpg"},"released":1}
2015
Spy
Spy as John
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Veep
Veep as Richard Splett
{"id":37735,"title":"All Stars","year":"2014","character":"Ramel Johnson","permalink":"https:\/\/streambutter.com\/us\/movie\/all-stars-2014","type":"movie","srcset":{"1x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/90x135\/thumbs\/movie_37735.jpg","2x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/180x270\/thumbs\/movie_37735.jpg"},"released":1}
2014
All Stars
All Stars as Ramel Johnson
{"id":11616,"title":"Horrible Bosses 2","year":"2014","character":"Producer","permalink":"https:\/\/streambutter.com\/us\/movie\/horrible-bosses-2","type":"movie","srcset":{"1x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/90x135\/images\/fanart\/movies\/poster\/1j4tmd98sg58.jpg","2x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/180x270\/images\/fanart\/movies\/poster\/1j4tmd98sg58.jpg"},"released":1}
{"id":139,"title":"We're the Millers","year":"2013","character":"TSA Agent","permalink":"https:\/\/streambutter.com\/us\/movie\/were-the-millers","type":"movie","srcset":{"1x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/90x135\/images\/fanart\/movies\/poster\/17khhvk2q4gg.jpg","2x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/180x270\/images\/fanart\/movies\/poster\/17khhvk2q4gg.jpg"},"released":1}
2013
{"id":865,"title":"The Office","year":2012,"character":"Colin, Athlead Employee","permalink":"https:\/\/streambutter.com\/us\/show\/the-office","type":"show","srcset":{"1x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/90x135\/images\/fanart\/shows\/poster\/655imtrr8bh0.jpg","2x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/180x270\/images\/fanart\/shows\/poster\/655imtrr8bh0.jpg"},"released":1}
2012
The Office
The Office as Colin, Athlead Employee
{"id":136454,"title":"A Legendary Christmas with John and Chrissy","year":"2018","character":null,"permalink":"https:\/\/streambutter.com\/us\/movie\/a-legendary-christmas-with-john-and-chrissy","type":"movie","srcset":{"1x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/90x135\/thumbs\/movie_136454.jpg","2x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/180x270\/thumbs\/movie_136454.jpg"},"released":1}
2018