Richard Cotovsky

Biography

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

Broadcast Signal Intrusion
Broadcast Signal Intrusion
Not Welcome
Not Welcome
Design
Design
Chat
Chat
Lionel on a Sun Day
Lionel on a Sun Day

Filmography

2024 Dark Matter
as Jay
2022 The Bear
as Mr. Carl
2022 Shining Girls
as Neighbor
2021 Broadcast Signal Intrusion
as Brad
2021 Monuments
as David
2018 Not Welcome
as Nak
2017 A Place to Be
as
2016 Office Christmas Party
as Salvation Army Collector
2015 Chat
as Hotdog Vendor / Groundskeeper
2015 The Origins of Wit and Humor
as Stan Veckel
2014 The Two Thieves
as Barabbas
2011 Shameless
as Bum
2010 Little Fockers
as Newspaper Vendor
2002 Design
as Plaid Pants Freak
1999 Stir of Echoes
as Neighborhood Man
1999 Pictures of Baby Jane Doe
as Regenerated Woodman
1997 Lionel on a Sun Day
as
1997 The Ride
as Mike
1996 Early Edition
as Tools
1994 ER
as Homeless Man