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Rodney Dangerfield

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Rodney Dangerfield · Arts & Literature

What

Stand-up comedian and actor, 'no respect' persona

When

1921, Deer Park, New York, United States — 2004, Los Angeles, California, United States

Where

United States

Biography

Rodney Dangerfield is recognized among Jewish contributors to Arts & Literature — Stand-up comedian and actor, 'no respect' persona

How & why

Dangerfield was an American stand-up comedian and actor famous for his self-deprecating 'I don't get no respect' persona and films such as Caddyshack and Back to School. He was born Jacob Cohen to a Jewish family; his father was a vaudeville performer.

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Stand-up comedian and actor, 'no respect' persona

1921

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