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Sam Richardson

Sam Richardson

Keynote Speaker: Stand-Up Comedian & Actor Known for "Veep" & "Detroiters" and "The Afterparty" and "Ted Lasso"

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Sam Richardson Biography

Sam Richardson is an actor, writer, and comedian. He played Richard Splett in the TV series Veep and starred as Sam Duvet in Detroiters. Following a move to Los Angeles, he received parts on television including the series finale of The Office and a season 4 episode of Arrested Development. He has also appeared on episodes of Drunk History, New Girl, The Teachers, and six episodes of Harder Than It Looks.

In 2015, Comedy Central ordered a pilot for the series Detroiters, created by Richardson and Tim Robinson. The show stars Richardson and Robinson, who also co-wrote and co-executive produce the series with others. Comedy Central then ordered ten episodes of the series, which began shooting in the Detroit area in 2016. The plot was inspired partly by the classic Detroit ads they grew up watching, including the Mel Farr Superstar and Gordy from ABC Warehouse campaigns.

In 2016, Richardson was nominated for the Best Performance in a Variety or Sketch Comedy Program or Series (Individual or Ensemble) award at the Canadian Screen Awards for his work on The Second City Project. He was also nominated for the Outstanding Performance by an Ensemble in a Comedy Series at the 2015, 2016, and 2017 Screen Actor Guild Awards for his work on Veep, winning in 2018. "The Afterparty" and "Ted Lasso".

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Sam Richardson Videos

Sam Richardson on growing up in Detroit & his career
Sam Richardson: It's Not About How We're Different...
Sam Richardson on Veep, the demise of Detroiters, and the Pistons

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What topics does Sam Richardson speak about?

Sam Richardson is a keynote speaker and industry expert who speaks on a wide range of topics such as Comedy, Entertainers, Celebrity, Acting, Black Heritage, Diversity, Entertainment and Television & Film.

Where does Sam Richardson travel from?

Sam Richardson generally travels from Los Angeles, CA, USA and can be booked for (private) corporate events, personal appearances, keynote speeches, or other performances.

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Sam Richardson is a keynote speaker and industry expert who speaks on a wide range of topics including Comedy, Entertainers and Celebrity. The estimated speaking fee range to book Sam Richardson for live events is $30,000 - $50,000. Please contact us for virtual event fees. Sam Richardson generally travels from Los Angeles, CA, USA and can be booked for (private) corporate events, personal appearances, keynote speeches, or other performances. Similar motivational celebrity speakers are Alfonso Ribeiro, Daymond John and Randall Park. Contact All American Speakers for ratings, reviews, videos and information on scheduling Sam Richardson for an upcoming event.

Sam Richardson Videos

Sam Richardson on growing up in Detroit & his career
Sam Richardson: It's Not About How We're Different...
Sam Richardson on Veep, the demise of Detroiters, and the Pistons
Sam Richardson Describes Growing Up In Ghana And Detroit
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