person

Rodney Dangerfield

Personal Info

Known For

Acting

Gender

Male

Birthday

1921-11-22

Place of Birth

Deer Park, New York, USA

Rodney Dangerfield

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. His catchphrase "I don't get no respect!" came from an attempt to improve one of his stand-up jokes. "I played hide and seek; they wouldn't even look for me." He thought the joke would be stronger if it used the format: "I was so ..." beginning ("I was so poor," "He was so ugly," "She was so stupid," etc.).[clarification needed] He tried "I get no respect," and got a much better response from the audience; it became a permanent feature of his act and comedic persona. He appeared in a few bit parts in films, such as The Projectionist, throughout the 1970s, but his breakout film role came in 1980 as a boorish nouveau riche golfer in the ensemble comedy Caddyshack, which was followed by two additional successful films in which he starred: 1983's Easy Money and 1986's Back to School. Additional film work kept him busy through the rest of his life, mostly in comedies, but with a rare dramatic role in 1994's Natural Born Killers as an abusive father. From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia

Also Known For

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Natural Born Killers

Aug 26, 1994

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Rover Dangerfield

Jul 01, 1991

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Caddyshack

Jul 25, 1980

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Casper

May 26, 1995

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Little Nicky

Nov 10, 2000

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Meet Wally Sparks

Jan 31, 1997

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The Projectionist

Oct 17, 1970

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The 4th Tenor

Dec 03, 2002

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Back to School

Jun 13, 1986

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My 5 Wives

Sep 08, 2000

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The Rodney Dangerfield Show: It's Not Easy Bein' Me

May 12, 1982

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The Rodney Dangerfield Special: I Can't Take It No More

Nov 29, 1983

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The Godson

Oct 06, 1998

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Back By Midnight

Jan 25, 2005

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Easy Money

Aug 19, 1983

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Brother Sam: A Tribute to Sam Kinison

Sep 06, 2005

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Ladybugs

Mar 27, 1992

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Rodney Dangerfield's The Really Big Show

Aug 03, 1991

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Porn Star: The Legend of Ron Jeremy

Jan 20, 2001

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Rodney Dangerfield Hosts the 9th Annual Young Comedians Special

Aug 03, 1985

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Sam Kinison: Why Did We Laugh?

Apr 01, 1999

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Rusty: A Dog's Tale

Sep 22, 1998

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Rodney Dangerfield: Exposed!

Mar 03, 1985

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Rodney Dangerfield: Nothin' Goes Right

Feb 13, 1988

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Rodney Dangerfield: Opening Night at Rodney's Place

May 06, 1989

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Rodney Dangerfield: It's Not Easy Bein' Me

Sep 06, 1986

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Rodney Dangerfield's Guide to Golf Style and Etiquette

Oct 15, 1996

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The Improv: 50 Years Behind the Brick Wall

Dec 06, 2013

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Happy Birthday, Las Vegas

Oct 23, 1977

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Rodney Dangerfield's 75th Birthday Toast

Jan 01, 1997

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Benny & Barney: Las Vegas Undercover

Jan 19, 1977

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Casper: A Spirited Beginning

Sep 09, 1997

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The Best of Carson, Volume 1

Nov 07, 2006

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The Onion Movie

May 31, 2008

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Angels with Angles

Dec 16, 2005

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The Earth Day Special

Apr 22, 1990

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The Electric Piper

Feb 02, 2003

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Caddyshack: The 19th Hole

May 05, 1999

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A Tribute to Sam Kinison

May 23, 1993

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Moving

Mar 04, 1988

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Rodney Dangerfield: Rodney's Act

Dec 07, 2004

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This Is Your Life: 30th Anniversary Special

Feb 26, 1981

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An Amazin Era: Revised and Updated

Nov 01, 1989

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The Many Faces of Jim Carey

Jan 05, 2023

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An Amazin' Era

Jul 01, 1986

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The Simpsons

Dec 17, 1989

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Jimmy Kimmel Live!

Jan 26, 2003

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Phil of the Future

Jun 18, 2004

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Home Improvement

Sep 17, 1991

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The Single Guy

Sep 21, 1995

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The Tonight Show with Jay Leno

May 25, 1992

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The Merv Griffin Show

Oct 01, 1962

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Late Night with David Letterman

Feb 01, 1982

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MADtv

Oct 14, 1995

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Saturday Night Special

Apr 13, 1996

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Saturday Night Live

Oct 11, 1975

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The Mike Douglas Show

Dec 11, 1961

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The Tonight Show Starring Johnny Carson

Oct 01, 1962

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Where's Rodney?

Jun 11, 1990

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The Ed Sullivan Show

Jun 20, 1948

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The Redd Foxx Comedy Hour

Sep 15, 1977

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Suddenly Susan

Sep 19, 1996

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Saturday Night Live

Oct 11, 1975

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The Dean Martin Show

Sep 16, 1965

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The Dick Cavett Show

Jun 06, 1968

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Still Standing

Sep 30, 2002

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Dr. Katz, Professional Therapist

May 28, 1995