Rodney Dangerfield
Jack Roy (born Jacob Rodney Cohen; November 22, 1921 – October 5, 2004), popularly known by the stage name Rodney Dangerfield, was an American stand-up comedian, actor, producer, screenwriter, musician and author. He was known for his self-deprecating one-liner humor, his catchphrase “I don't get no respect!” and his monologues on that theme.
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| Full name at birth | Jacob Cohen
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| Claim to fame | Easy Money (1983), Back To School (1986)
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| Date of birth | 22 November 1921
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| Place of birth | Deer Park, Long Island, New York, United States
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| Date of death | 5 October 2004
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| Age | 82 (age at death)
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| Place of death | Westwood, Los Angeles, California, United States
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| Cause of death | Complications From Heart Surgery
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| Resting place | Westwood Memorial Park, Los Angeles, Los Angeles County, California, USA
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| Occupation | Actor, Comic
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| Height | 5' 10" (178 cm)
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| Net worth | $10,000,000 USD
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| High school | Richmond Hill High School, Richmond Hill, Queens, New York City, New York, United States (1939)
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- Was hospitalized 24 August 2004 for heart valve-replacement surgery.
- His first big break was "The Ed Sullivan Show" ("Toast of the Town" (1948)) which he did 16 times.
- 8 April 2003: Rodney had brain surgery to improve his body's blood flow in preparation for upcoming heart-valve replacement surgery.
- As a teenager, he started in stand-up comedy and changed his name to "Jack Roy". After nine years, he quit show business. When he returned in 1962, he wanted to change his name to distance himself from his previous failure. A club owner gave him the name of "Rodney Dangerfield" after Ricky Nelson used the name in an episode of "The Adventures of Ozzie & Harriet" (1952). But "Jack Roy" remained his legal name for the rest of his life.
- 30 years, 11 months, 3 weeks and 2 days older than his current wife, Joan, who is a Mormon.
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