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Michael Richards

Fiche documentée couvrant 1 controverse : « 2006–2024 : tirade raciste au Laugh Factory, excuses répétées et retrait durable du stand-up ».

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Profile No. 2020 · Updated on 25 September 2026

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17 novembre 2006–2024

2006–2024 : tirade raciste au Laugh Factory, excuses répétées et retrait durable du stand-up

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Au Laugh Factory de West Hollywood, après avoir été chahuté, Michael Richards lança une tirade contre des spectateurs noirs comprenant des insultes racistes répétées et une référence au lynchage. La vidéo se diffusa largement et provoqua une condamnation publique immédiate.

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Sources · 3

  1. [1]
    Los Angeles Times'Seinfeld' costar apologizes for racial slurs at comedy clubHigh reliability
  2. [2]
    The Washington Post'Seinfeld' Comic Richards Apologizes for Racial RantHigh reliability
  3. [3]
    Los Angeles TimesMichael Richards apologizes for racist tirade in new bookHigh reliability

Last verified: 14 September 2026

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  1. Jerry Seinfeld1 reference
    • Cross-mention: “Intervention publique lors des excuses de Michael Richards après une tirade raciste” — Jerry Seinfeld's profile cites Michael Richards.

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