Biography
Richard is a nationally acclaimed character actor with a long history of roles in award-winning films and television. He is currently filming Season 2 of THE LOWDOWN on FX alongside Ethan Hawke. In 2026, he will appear as Walters, The Editor of the Bugle, in SPIDER: NOIR with Nicolas Cage, as well as in ELSBETH on CBS with Steve Buscemi and FAMILY MOVIE directed by Kevin Bacon. He holds a recurring role in the forthcoming Apple series BROTHERS with Matthew McConaughey and Woody Harrelson, and will also be featured in BEHEMOTH with Pedro Pascal, releasing later this year. His other notable credits include THE LONG GAME, directed by Julio Quintana, and HIT MAN with Glen Powell, marking his fifth collaboration with director Richard Linklater. Richard stars in the Disney+ series BIG SHOT opposite John Stamos, produced by David E. Kelley, and appeared in the blockbuster OCEANS 8 directed by Gary Ross. Additional Linklater projects include WHERE'D YOU GO BERNADETTE? alongside Cate Blanchett and Kristin Wiig, LAST FLAG FLYING, the Academy Award-winning BOYHOOD, and BERNIE, where he played Lloyd Hornbuckle opposite Jack Black and Shirley MacLaine, earning him the label of a "Linklater regular" by the Austin Statesman. He also featured in THE BOOK OF LOVE, starring Jason Sudeikis and Jessica Biel, with original music by Justin Timberlake, delivering his role entirely in a Cajun/English dialect reflecting his Louisiana heritage. His work has been showcased at major festivals such as Sundance, Tribeca, and SXSW. Beyond film and TV, Richard is a respected theater actor, having held leading roles at prestigious venues including Yale Repertory, Mark Taper Forum, and Shakespeare Theatre in DC.
