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Rodney Dangerfield

Born
Nov 22, 1921 · Aged 82
Died
Oct 5, 2004
Place of birth
Deer Park, New York, USA
Gender
Male
Movie credits
49
TV credits
21
Also known as (3)
  • Jacob Cohen
  • رادنی دنجرفیلد
  • Jack Roy

Biography

Jack Roy (born Jacob Rodney Cohen; November 22, 1921 – October 5, 2004), better known by the pseudonym Rodney Dangerfield, was an American stand-up comedian, actor, screenwriter, and producer. He was known for his self-deprecating one-liner humor, his catchphrase "I don't get no respect!" and his monologues on that theme. He began his career working as a stand-up comic at the Fantasy Lounge in New York City. His act grew in popularity as he became a mainstay on late-night talk shows throughout the 1960s and 1970s, eventually developing into a headlining act on the Las Vegas casino circuit.…