Born Name:  Richard Philip Lewis

Born Date:  June 29, 1947

Born Place:  New York City

Died Date:  February 27, 2024

Died Place:  Los Angeles, California

Occupations:  Stand-up comedian, actor, writer

Brief Biography:  Richard Lewis was widely known for his dark, self-deprecating humor and neurotic persona. He was nicknamed "The Prince of Pain" for his brutally honest comedy regarding therapy, anxiety, and addiction.

Career Highlights:
Stand-Up: Began in 1971 in Greenwich Village, quickly gaining recognition for his manic, all-black-clad style, often bringing taped-together notes on stage.

Television & Film:
Curb Your Enthusiasm: Gained a new generation of fans playing a semi-fictionalized version of himself, a close friend of Larry David, from 2000 to 2024.
Anything but Love: Starred alongside Jamie Lee Curtis from 1989 to 1992.
Robin Hood: Men in Tights (1993): Played Prince John.
Specials: Known for I'm in Pain (1985), I'm Exhausted (1988), and The Magical Misery Tour (1997).
Writing: Released a memoir, The Other Great Depression, in 2000.

Personal Life and Health:
Addiction and Recovery: Lewis was very open about his struggles with alcohol and drugs (cocaine, crystal meth), achieving sobriety in 1994.
Health Battles: Suffered from multiple health issues in his later years, including surgeries for his back, shoulder, and hip. In 2023, he announced he had been diagnosed with Parkinson's disease.