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Rodney Dangerfield

stand-up comedian

Born: Died: American

Jack Roy, better known by the stage name 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.

Dangerfield 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. His breakout film role came as a boorish nouveau riche golfer in the ensemble sports comedy Caddyshack (1980). He subsequently starred in a string of comedy films such as Easy Money (1983), Back to School (1986), Rover Dangerfield (1991), Ladybugs (1992), and Meet Wally Sparks (1997). He took a rare dramatic role as an abusive father in Oliver Stone's satirical crime film Natural Born Killers (1994).

Over his career he released seven comedy albums including his album No Respect (1980) which won the Grammy Award for Best Comedy Album. He received a star on the Hollywood Walk of Fame in 2002.

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American stand-up comedian

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  1. Rodney Dangerfield dies

    Rodney Dangerfield, American stand-up comedian, known for american stand-up comedian, died on 2004-10-05.

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When was Rodney Dangerfield born?
Rodney Dangerfield was born on 1921-10-05 (American).
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American stand-up comedian
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When did Rodney Dangerfield die?
Rodney Dangerfield died on 2004-01-01.

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