Biography: Rodney Dangerfield was born Jacob Cohen on 11/22/1921 in Babylon, New York. It wasn't until he turned 40 when he became popular. Soon he opened his own comedy club and gave would be stars their first chance. Comedians like "Jerry Seinfeld, Roseanne, Sam Kinisin, Jim Carrey, and Tim Allen" were just a few of the ones that started out at his club. Dangerfield would also get roles in the films "Back To School, Caddyshack, and Easy Money".
Filmography:
4th Tenor, The (2001)
Adam Sandler Goes to Hell (2001)
Pornstar: The Legend of Ron Jeremy (2001)
Everything's George (2000)
Little Nicky (2000)
My 5 Wives (2000)
Pirates: 3D Show (1999)
Sam Kinison: Why Did We Laugh? (1998)
Godson, The (1998)
Rodney Dangerfield's 75th Birthday Toast (1997)
Rusty: A Dog's Tale (1997)
Casper: A Spirited Beginning (1997)
Meet Wally Sparks (1997)
Comedy Salute to Andy Kaufman, A (1995)
Casper (1995)
Guide to Golf Style and Etiquette (1995)
Natural Born Killers (1994)
It's Lonely at the Top (1992)
Ladybugs (1992)
Rover Dangerfield (1991)
Moving (1988)
Nothin' Goes Right (1988)
Back to School (1986)
Great Standups, The (1984)
Easy Money (1983)
Making of 'Easy Money', The (1983)
Caddyshack (1980)
Benny and Barney: Las Vegas Undercover (1977)
"Dean Martin Show, The" (1972-73)
Projectionist, The (1971)