Sam Richardson Biography: Age, Net Worth, Siblings, Height, TV Series, Awards, Films, Girlfriend, Ethnicity, Parents

Sam Richardson is an American actor, comedian, writer, and producer whose breakthrough came with his endearing portrayal of Richard Splett on HBO’s political comedy series Veep (2012–2019).

He went on to co-create and star in Comedy Central’s Detroiters (2017–2018), playing one half of a bumbling but well-meaning advertising duo.

Profile

• Full name: Samuel L. Richardson
• Date of birth: January 12, 1984
• Age: 41 years old
• Gender: Male
• Place of birth: Detroit, Michigan, United States
• State of origin: Michigan
• Nationality: American
• Profession: Actor; comedian; writer; producer
• Height: 5 ft 11 in (1.80 m)
• Parents: Born to a Ghanaian mother and an African-American father
• Siblings: Only child
• Spouse: N/A
• Children: N/A
• Relationship status: Single
• Religion: Christian
• Ethnicity: Ghanaian-American descent
• Net worth: USD 2 million

Early Life and Education

Richardson was born and raised in Detroit, Michigan, the son of a Ghanaian mother and an African-American father. Every year during his youth, he travelled with his family to Ghana, where his grandfather held a local chieftaincy and civic role.

He graduated from University of Detroit Jesuit High School and Academy in 2002, then studied theatre at Wayne State University before launching his professional career.

Personal Life

Richardson keeps his private life out of the spotlight. He has never been married, does not have children, and maintains no public records of past or current romantic relationships.

Career

Richardson honed his comedic skills at Second City Detroit and later at Second City Chicago, where he performed improvisation and sketch comedy. After moving to Los Angeles in the late 2000s, he appeared in guest roles on The Office and Arrested Development.

In 2012, he joined Veep as Richard Splett, initially as a recurring character, then as a series regular through season 7. In 2017, he co-created Detroiters with Tim Robinson, starring as Sam Duvet, a local ad man striving to revive his Detroit agency; the show ran for two seasons on Comedy Central.

His film roles include We Are the Millers (2013), Horrible Bosses 2 (2014), Spy (2015), Neighbours 2: Sorority Rising (2016), Mike and Dave Need Wedding Dates (2016), Ghostbusters (2016), and Promising Young Woman (2020).

Awards

• Primetime Emmy Award for Outstanding Guest Actor in a Comedy Series
• Nominated 2022 for Ted Lasso
• Won 2023 for Ted Lasso
• Screen Actors Guild Award for Outstanding Performance by an Ensemble in a Comedy Series
• Won 2018 (Veep)

Net Worth

Sam Richardson’s net worth is estimated at approximately $2 million, accumulated through his work as an actor, comedian, writer, and producer on television, film, and streaming projects.

Social Media

• Instagram: @thesamrichardson
• Twitter: @SamRichardson

Filmography

• The Office (TV, 2012–2013)
• Arrested Development (TV, 2013)
• Veep (TV, 2012–2019)
• Drunk History (TV, 2015)
• Detroiters (TV, 2017–2018)
• Spy (Film, 2015)
• Neighbours 2: Sorority Rising (Film, 2016)
• Mike and Dave Need Wedding Dates (Film, 2016)
• Ghostbusters (Film, 2016)
• Promising Young Woman (Film, 2020)
• Ted Lasso (TV, 2021–2023)
• The Afterparty (TV, 2022–2023)
• Velma (TV, 2023–2024)