Guy Richards

Guy Richards — Comedian | Actor | Mental Health Advocate

Guy Richards is a professional actor, comedian, and transformational speaker who uses his personal journey with bipolar disorder and substance abuse to break the stigma surrounding mental health and inspire hope in those who need it most.
A Personal Mission Born from Experience

Diagnosed with Bipolar I Disorder, Guy has firsthand knowledge of the challenges, trials, and triumphs that come with living with mental illness. Having been through over thirty-five treatment centers across the country, Guy speaks openly about his experiences with dual diagnosis, medication management, family dynamics, behavioral modification, and the reality of living with manic and depressive episodes.
His message is raw, real, and deeply compassionate: You can live a normal, fulfilling life with bipolar disorder—and you are not alone.
Breaking the Stigma with Strength and Hope

Guy’s presentations offer an honest look at the most difficult aspects of mental health struggles—from self-sabotage and impulsive behavior to the critical importance of medication compliance and finding the right medical support. He shares how his family stayed together through the hardest times with unconditional love, faith, and hope, and how he learned to rebuild his life after years of denial and destruction.
Through his speaking engagements at treatment centers, law enforcement agencies, Guardian Angels events, anti-bullying initiatives, and special events nationwide, Guy offers his strength, hope, and faith to help others in need. His authenticity and vulnerability create a space where healing feels possible—because he’s living proof that it is.
Entertainment Legacy

Guy Richards comes from a long line of entertainers. As the son of actor, comedian, producer, and director Sal Richards, Guy inherited the “Richards” name from his father, who inherited it from his uncle, Sonny Richards, who toured with the legendary Jimmy Durante.
Guy started in show business at age seven, singing on stage at the Concord Hotel in the Catskill Mountains in front of three thousand people, performing an impression of Tom Jones singing “Delilah.”

As a professional actor and comedian, Guy has:
✅ Starred on Broadway✅ Headlined in Las Vegas and Atlantic City✅ Appeared on television and film✅ Headlined major comedy clubs nationwide✅ Performed at colleges and special events across the country
Guy has a big heart and is passionate about raising money for charities, supporting active military members and veterans, and using his platform to make a difference.

Speaking Topics
✅ Living with Bipolar Disorder: Reality, Resilience, and Recovery✅ Breaking the Stigma of Mental Health✅ Dual Diagnosis: Mental Health and Substance Abuse✅ Family Support Through Mental Illness✅ Medication Compliance and Finding the Right Treatment✅ From Self-Sabotage to Self-Love: A Journey of Healing✅ Hope, Faith, and Unconditional Love in the Darkest Times

Why Audiences Connect with Guy
Guy doesn’t just speak—he connects. His compassion, authenticity, and willingness to be vulnerable create an environment where people feel seen, heard, and understood. His message is clear: healing is possible, struggles do not define you, and you are never beyond love.

For Guy’s availability — Contact
📧 Email: contact@presbourgspeakers.com