Sam Richardson is an American actor, comedian, writer, and producer. He studied theater at Wayne State University and performed at the Second City improvisational troupe in Detroit and Chicago. Richardson relocated to Los Angeles in the early 2010s to pursue television and film opportunities. His film credits include Mike and Dave Need Wedding Dates, The Tomorrow War, and Star Trek: Section 31 alongside Michelle Yeoh. On television, Richardson has appeared in Veep, Detroiters, the Apple Original series Carpool Karaoke: The Series, and The Afterparty.