Sam Richardson, 1984
Writers · January 12, 1984
Sam Richardson
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Sam Richardson is 42 years old, born January 12, 1984 in United States · Capricorn.
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About
Sam Richardson built a sketch-comedy empire by collaborating with Tim Robinson across multiple platforms. Born January 12, 1984, the American actor and comedian co-starred in Detroiters (2017–2018) and voiced characters throughout I Think You Should Leave with Tim Robinson (2019–2023). He also played Richard Splett on HBO's Veep (2012–2019) and won a Primetime Emmy in 2023 for his guest role as Edwin Akufo in Ted Lasso. A Capricorn with Life Path 8, Richardson blends sharp comedic timing with dramatic range [F1, enrichments].
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Biography
Sam Richardson is an American actor and comedian best known for co-starring in the Comedy Central series Detroiters (2017–2018) alongside Tim Robinson. He played Richard Splett across seven seasons of HBO's political satire Veep (2012–2019) and voiced multiple characters in the Netflix sketch show I Think You Should Leave with Tim Robinson (2019–2023). Richardson also starred as Aniq Adjaye in the Apple TV+ mystery series The Afterparty (2022–2023) and provided voices for the Max animated reboot Velma (2023–2024). In 2022 and 2023, he earned consecutive Primetime Emmy nominations for Outstanding Guest Actor in a Comedy Series for his performance as Edwin Akufo in the Apple TV+ sports comedy Ted Lasso, winning the award in 2023. Born January 12, 1984, Richardson is a Capricorn whose Life Path number 8 aligns with his trajectory of creative partnership and industry recognition [F1, enrichments]. As a screenwriter and actor, Richardson has built his career through both comedy performance and narrative development, working across premium cable, streaming, and broadcast platforms. His work reflects the collaborative sketch-comedy model that defined 2010s-2020s prestige television.
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Trivia
- Richardson won the Primetime Emmy Award for Outstanding Guest Actor in a Comedy Series in 2023 for his role as Edwin Akufo in Ted Lasso, after being nominated in both 2022 and 2023.
- He appeared in three separate Tim Robinson projects: Detroiters, I Think You Should Leave with Tim Robinson, and various comedy collaborations.
- Richardson voiced the character Norville Rogers in the Max animated series Velma (2023–2024), part of the Scooby-Doo extended universe.
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Numerology
LIFE-PATH NUMBER
The Powerhouse
Driven and business-minded. Sam Richardson extend their craft into ownership: labels, production companies, brand lines.
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Birthday compatibility
By Chinese zodiac — san-he trine for best matches, opposing pair for the most friction-prone.
HIGHLY COMPATIBLE
- IsaacMonkey · 2004
- Griffin GluckDragon · 2000
- Jade PettyjohnDragon · 2000
- Ruby StokesDragon · 2000
- Robbie UreMonkey · 2004
CHALLENGING
- Ádám SimonHorse · 1990
- Chris Colfer
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Frequently asked
- How old is Sam Richardson?
- Sam Richardson is 42 years old (born January 12, 1984).
- When is Sam Richardson's birthday?
- Sam Richardson was born on January 12, 1984.
- What is Sam Richardson's zodiac sign?
- Sam Richardson is a Capricorn, born January 12, 1984.
- What is Sam Richardson's Chinese zodiac sign?
- Sam Richardson was born in 1984, the year of the Wood Rat.
- Where is Sam Richardson from?
- Sam Richardson is from United States.
- What does Sam Richardson do?
- Sam Richardson is a writer.
- Is Sam Richardson still alive?
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