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Sam Richardson

2 films on Movie OTT · Active 20202025

Sam Richardson (born January 12, 1984) is an American actor and comedian. He is best known for playing Richard Splett in the HBO political comedy series Veep (2012–19), co-creating and co-starring in the Comedy Central comedy series Detroiters (2017–18) alongside Tim Robinson, and for playing various characters in the Netflix sketch show I Think You Should Leave with Tim Robinson (2019–present), Aniq Adjaye in the Apple TV+ series The Afterparty (2022–23), and Norville Rogers in the Max series Velma (2023–24). In 2022 and 2023, he was nominated for the Primetime Emmy Award for Outstanding Guest Actor in a Comedy Series for his performance as Edwin Akufo in Ted Lasso, winning the 2023 award in this category.

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About Sam Richardson

Sam Richardson (born January 12, 1984) is an American actor and comedian. He is best known for playing Richard Splett in the HBO political comedy series Veep (2012–19), co-creating and co-starring in the Comedy Central comedy series Detroiters (2017–18) alongside Tim Robinson, and for playing various characters in the Netflix sketch show I Think You Should Leave with Tim Robinson (2019–present), Aniq Adjaye in the Apple TV+ series The Afterparty (2022–23), and Norville Rogers in the Max series Velma (2023–24). In 2022 and 2023, he was nominated for the Primetime Emmy Award for Outstanding Guest Actor in a Comedy Series for his performance as Edwin Akufo in Ted Lasso, winning the 2023 award in this category.

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Frequently asked questions

When and where was Sam Richardson born?

Sam Richardson was born 1984-01-12 in Detroit, Michigan, USA.

What films is Sam Richardson known for?

Sam Richardson has 2 titles indexed on Movie OTT, including Star Trek: Section 31, Superintelligence.

Where can I watch Sam Richardson's films?

2 of Sam Richardson's films are currently streaming, available on Paramount+, Netflix, Netflix Standard with Ads, Apple TV Store.

How long has Sam Richardson been active?

Sam Richardson's film career on Movie OTT spans from 2020 to 2025 — 5 years of work.