The Seinfeld Episode Michael Richards Says Solidified Kramer
Daniel Hoffman
Published Mar 07, 2026
Kramer, like the other characters, evolved over the show's run, and Richards settled into a routine that allowed him to explore the character more. The actor won a total of three Emmys (Outstanding Supporting Actor in a Comedy Series) for his portrayal of Kramer. "I began to feel that the Kramer character really became Kramer when we did the [episode] called, 'The Statue,' where I went undercover to play a cop," Richards said in an interview during the "Seinfeld: Inside Look" series.
"I said to them ... Charles, and Jerry and Larry David, 'God, we've got to keep going in this direction,'" Richards continued. "And, of course, I had the ability, too, as a comic actor, to pursue that direction." With nearly 200 episodes produced, Richards was able to create a plethora of memorable moments, but fans have their own ideas when it comes to Kramer's best scene on the show.
The show about nothing went out on top, thanks to "The Finale," even if the Seinfeld foursome ended up in prison for violating Latham County's Good Samaritan Law. Like the faithful fans of the show, Richards, too, feels nostalgic. "I miss the friendship and the family," Richards said during an interview on the "The Oprah Winfrey Show." "And the nine years of growing together professionally."