About
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,"...
Known for
The SimpsonsSeries • 1989
Home ImprovementSeries • 1991
Dr. Katz, Professional TherapistSeries • 1995
Still StandingSeries • 2002
Phil of the FutureSeries • 2004
The Dean Martin ShowSeries • 1965
The Single GuySeries • 1995
CasperMovie • 1995
Natural Born KillersMovie • 1994
Suddenly SusanSeries • 1996
Little NickyMovie • 2000
The KillingMovie • 1956
CaddyshackMovie • 1980
Back to SchoolMovie • 1986
Casper: A Spirited BeginningMovie • 1997
The Onion MovieMovie • 2008
Easy MoneyMovie • 1983
LadybugsMovie • 1992
Rover DangerfieldMovie • 1991
Meet Wally SparksMovie • 1997
MovingMovie • 1988
My 5 WivesMovie • 2000
Rusty: A Dog's TaleMovie • 1998