★ 8.2 
Acting
Richard Cotovsky
Richard Cotovsky is best known for Shameless, The Bear, ER and Dark Matter. Richard Cotovsky was born on January 13, 1954. Richard Cotovsky is 72 years old (born January 13, 1954).
- Born
- January 13, 1954 (72 years old)
- Place of birth
- Chicago, Illinois, USA
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.
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
Filmography
- 2024Dark MatterJay
- 2022The BearMr. Carl
- 2022Shining GirlsNeighbor
- 2011ShamelessBum
- 1996Early EditionTools
- 1994ERHomeless Man
Frequently asked questions
What movies and shows has Richard Cotovsky been in?
Richard Cotovsky is best known for Shameless, The Bear, ER and Dark Matter.
When was Richard Cotovsky born?
Richard Cotovsky was born on January 13, 1954. (Chicago, Illinois, USA)
How old is Richard Cotovsky?
Richard Cotovsky is 72 years old (born January 13, 1954).
Updated: October 25, 2026 ·