American comedian and actor
Born: November 22, 1921
Died: October 5, 2004
Rodney Dangerfield, born Jacob Rodney Cohen on November 22, 1921, was an iconic American stand-up comedian and actor renowned for his self-deprecating humor and trademark catchphrase, “I don’t get no respect!” Born in Babylon, New York, Dangerfield struggled early in his career, taking on various jobs before finding success in comedy in the 1960s.
His breakthrough came with appearances on “The Ed Sullivan Show” and “The Tonight Show Starring Johnny Carson.” Dangerfield’s witty one-liners and unmatched timing propelled him to stardom. In 1980, he starred in the cult classic film “Caddyshack,” further solidifying his status as a comedic legend.
The comedian also founded “Dangerfield’s,” a famous comedy club in New York City that became a launching pad for many stand-up careers. Despite achieving fame later in life, Dangerfield earned respect for his contributions to comedy, winning a Grammy Award for his comedy album “No Respect” and receiving a Lifetime Achievement Award from the Comedy Awards in 1994.
Rodney Dangerfield passed away on October 5, 2004, leaving behind a legacy of laughter and a memorable impact on the world of comedy.
Rodney Dangerfield’s 5 most popular quotes
- With my old man I got no respect. He told me never take candy from a stranger unless he offered me a ride.
- My son’s an idiot. His teacher asked him to spell Mississippi. He asked which one? The river or the state?
- I was so ugly my parents had to hang a pork chop around my neck to get the dog to play with me.
- I told my wife the truth. I told her I was seeing a psychiatrist. Then she told me the truth: that she was seeing a psychiatrist, two plumbers, and a bartender.
- Last week I told my psychiatrist, ‘I keep thinking about suicide’, and he told me from now I have to pay in advance.
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