'''Michael Richards''' was a former star in the television show [[Seinfeld]]. He made [[racist]] remarks against black commentators on November 17, 2006, at Los Angeles' Laugh Factory.
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'''Michael Richards''' is an American screen actor and comedian best known for his roles in the television programs [[Seinfeld]] and [[Fridays]]. Richards garnered renewed national attention after losing his temper and using degrading racial slurs against heckling [[african-american]] audience members on November 17, 2006 at Los Angeles' Laugh Factory.