Rodney Dangerfield
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
Casper
as Rodney Dangerfield (uncredited)Casper is a kind young ghost who peacefully haunts a mansion in Maine. When specialist James...
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At an exclusive country club, an ambitious young caddy, Danny Noonan, eagerly pursues a caddy...
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After the lord of darkness decides he will not cede his throne to any of his three sons, the two...
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Two victims of traumatized childhoods become lovers and serial murderers irresponsibly glorified...
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Easy Money
as Monty CapulettiTo inherit his mother-in-law's colossal fortune, a hard living gambling addict must change his...
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Casper: A Spirited Beginning
as Johnny HuntBefore he met and befriended the other ghouls at Applegate Manor, friendly ghost Casper meets...
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Back to School
as Thornton MelonSelf-made millionaire Thornton Melon decides to get a better education and enrolls at his son...
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Ladybugs
as Chester LeeTo climb the corporate ladder to success, a businessman agrees to coach his company's all-girl...
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The Onion Movie
as Rodney DangerfieldVenerable newscaster Norm Archer reports the latest news in politics, health, culture and...
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Moving
as Loan Broker (uncredited)Arlo accepts what seems to him to be a dream promotion to Idaho. He soon discovers, however,...
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Meet Wally Sparks
as Wally SparksWally Sparks is a tabloid TV show reporter who's trying to boost ratings on his show. He goes to...
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The 4th Tenor
as LupoA restaurant owner falls in love with an opera singer and, desperate to impress her, travels to...
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Rover Dangerfield
as Rover (voice)Rover, a street-smart dog owned by a Las Vegas showgirl is dumped off Hoover Dam by the...
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Rusty: A Dog's Tale
as Bandit the Rabbit (voice)Two orphans named Jory and Tess live with their grandparents. However, their cousins Bart and...
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Porn Star: The Legend of Ron Jeremy
as Self (archive footage)Porn Star: The Legend of Ron Jeremy offers audiences a penetrating look inside the world of Ron...
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The Rodney Dangerfield Special: I Can't Take It No More
as Self / VariousRodney Dangerfield special, featuring stand-up and sketches.
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The Improv: 50 Years Behind the Brick Wall
as Self (archive footage)Several comic greats pay tribute to the legendary stand-up stage founded by Budd Friedman in 1963.
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Sam Kinison: Why Did We Laugh?
as HimselfFor fans of comedy, Sam Kinison needs no introduction. His scathing comedy tackled tough topics...
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The Rodney Dangerfield Show: It's Not Easy Bein' Me
as Self / VariousRodney Dangerfield's first ABC special, featuring stand-up and sketches.
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My 5 Wives
as Monte PetersonA three times divorced real estate tycoon who thought he was through with love gets more then he...
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Rodney Dangerfield: Opening Night at Rodney's Place
as himselfCable TV Special. Rodney Auditions for an adult movie and finds out all men are not created...
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Rodney Dangerfield Hosts the 9th Annual Young Comedians Special
as hostSome of the best new talent is showcased in these annual comedy specials each year. Every show...
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Back By Midnight
as Jake PuloskiThe warden of a small, rundown, minimum-security prison plots revenge against the the prison's...
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Rodney Dangerfield's The Really Big Show
as SelfRodney Dangerfield wants the hottest up-and-coming comedians for his new HBO special, but as...
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Rodney Dangerfield: Exposed!
as HimselfRodney Dangerfield's third ABC special.
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The Godson
as The RodfatherAfter the death of his older brother, Guiseppe "the guppy" Calzone becomes head of the Calzone...
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Benny & Barney: Las Vegas Undercover
as ManagerTwo undercover cops find their avocation -- a musical act -- helpful in tapping informants on...
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Rodney Dangerfield's Guide to Golf Style and Etiquette
as HimselfIt's Rodney at his hilarious and raunchy best as he gets no respect playing a round of golf...
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Rodney Dangerfield: It's Not Easy Bein' Me
as himselfRodney Dangerfield hosted this HBO special which includes fantastic performances by some of the...
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The Earth Day Special
as Dr. Vinny BoombatzThe Earth Day Special is a television special revolving around Earth Day that aired on ABC on...
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The Electric Piper
as Rat-A-Tat-Tat (voice)Based on the classic tale of the Pied Piper, this Rock-Opera themed cartoon tells the tale of...
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Rodney Dangerfield: Nothin' Goes Right
as HimselfRodney Dangerfield hosts a showcase of comics including himself, Robert Schimmel, Bill Hicks,...
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A Tribute to Sam Kinison
as Self - HostBroadcast approximately one year after the death of Sam Kinison, this special includes tributes...
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Caddyshack: The 19th Hole
as Al Czervik (archive footage)Behind-the-scenes documentary of the making of 'Caddyshack'. Among the people interviewed:...
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An Amazin Era: Revised and Updated
as SelfFrom Casey Stengel to Doc Gooden, An Amazin' Era captures all the magic and mystique surrounding...
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The Projectionist
as Renaldi / The BatA projectionist bored with his everyday life begins fantasizing about his being one of the...
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Rodney Dangerfield: Rodney's Act
as HimselfRodney Dangerfield - Rodneys Act: Very rare and never before seen this classic 1995 stand-up...
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The Best of Carson, Volume 1
as uncreditedRelive the memories from 30 years of The Tonight Show in this 3 DVD collection of the most...
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The Simpsons
as Larry Burns (voice)Set in Springfield, the average American town, the show focuses on the antics and everyday...
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The Tonight Show Starring Johnny Carson
as SelfThe Tonight Show Starring Johnny Carson is a talk show hosted by Johnny Carson under The Tonight...
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Saturday Night Live
as Self - HostA late-night live television sketch comedy and variety show created by Lorne Michaels. The...
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Saturday Night Live
as Self - Cameo (uncredited)A late-night live television sketch comedy and variety show created by Lorne Michaels. The...
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The Dick Cavett Show
as Self - GuestThe Dick Cavett Show has been the title of several talk shows hosted by Dick Cavett on various...
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The Mike Douglas Show
as SelfThe Mike Douglas Show is an American daytime television talk show hosted by Mike Douglas that...
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Home Improvement
as Rodney DangerfieldThe daily trials and tribulations of handyman Tim Taylor, a TV show host raising three boys with...
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Late Night with David Letterman
as SelfLate Night with David Letterman is a nightly hour-long comedy talk show on NBC that was created...
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Jimmy Kimmel Live!
as uncreditedJimmy Kimmel Live! is an American late-night talk show, created and hosted by Jimmy Kimmel and...
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The Merv Griffin Show
as SelfThe Merv Griffin Show is an American television talk show, starring Merv Griffin. The series ran...
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The Tonight Show with Jay Leno
as uncreditedJay Leno hosts some of the biggest celebrities in the world.
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The Ed Sullivan Show
as Self - ComedianThe Ed Sullivan Show is an American TV variety show that originally ran on CBS from Sunday June...
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The Ed Sullivan Show
as Self - Audience BowThe Ed Sullivan Show is an American TV variety show that originally ran on CBS from Sunday June...
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Phil of the Future
as uncreditedMeet the Diffy family, a futuristic family from the year 2121. When the eccentric dad, Lloyd,...
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The Dean Martin Show
as uncreditedThe Dean Martin Show, also known as The Dean Martin Variety Show, is a TV variety-comedy series...
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Suddenly Susan
as ArtieSuddenly Susan is an American television sitcom. Shields plays Susan Keane, a glamorous San...
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The Single Guy
as Rodney DangerfieldThe Single Guy is an American television sitcom
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MADtv
as Self - HostMADtv is an American sketch comedy television series originally inspired by Mad magazine. The...
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Where's Rodney?
as SelfWhere's Rodney? is an unsold television pilot starring Rodney Dangerfield that was aired as a...
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The Redd Foxx Comedy Hour
as uncreditedThe Redd Foxx Comedy Hour was a ABC produced variety show hosted by Redd Foxx (John Elroy...
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