Jack Handey
- Known For
- Writing
- Born
- February 25, 1949 in San Antonio, Texas, USA
- Active Years
- 1975–2024 (50 Years)
- Total Credits
- 9 credits in database
Biography
Jack Handey is an American humorist born on February 25, 1949, in San Antonio, Texas. He is best known for Deep Thoughts by Jack Handey, which is a large body of surrealistic one-liner jokes, as well as his Fuzzy Memories and My Big Thick Novel shorts, and for his deadpan delivery. Handey is also credited with creating Toonces the Driving Cat, a cat who could drive a car, although not very well. In 1992, NBC aired a half-hour Toonces special. Although many assume otherwise, Handey is a real person and not a pen name or character. His known work includes writing, and he holds eight known credits according to his biographical data.
Career overview
Jack Handey is an American humorist and writer born on February 25, 1949, in San Antonio, Texas. Known for his deadpan delivery, he is best recognized for his large body of surrealistic one-liner jokes titled Deep Thoughts by Jack Handey. In addition to these jokes, his writing credits include the shorts Fuzzy Memories and My Big Thick Novel.
Handey is also credited with creating Toonces the Driving Cat, a feline character known for driving a car, though not very well. In 1992, NBC aired a half-hour television special dedicated to Toonces. While many people assume otherwise, Jack Handey is a real person rather than a pen name or a fictional character.
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Career timeline
Full Filmography
9 titles- An SNL Thanksgiving (2024) as (archive footage)
- Saturday Night Live: The Best of Phil Hartman (1998) Writer
- Doctor Duck's Super Secret All-Purpose Sauce (1986) Writer
- Television Parts Home Companion (1985) Writer
- Steve Martin: Comedy Is Not Pretty (1980) Writer
- Steve Martin: A Wild and Crazy Guy (1978) Writer
- Saturday Night Live (1975) as Self (voice) (uncredited)
- Saturday Night Live (1975) Writer
- Mr. Ed Executive Producer
Frequently Asked Questions
What movies or TV shows is Jack Handey best known for?
Jack Handey is widely recognized for notable roles and projects including March of the Penguins (2005), March of the Penguins (2005).
When and where was Jack Handey born?
Jack Handey was born on February 25, 1949 in San Antonio, Texas, USA.
How many credits does Jack Handey have?
Jack Handey has accumulated over 9 film and television credits across a career spanning from 1975 to 2024.
What is Jack Handey's background in cinema and television?
Jack Handey is an American humorist born on February 25, 1949, in San Antonio, Texas. He is best known for Deep Thoughts by Jack Handey, which is a large body of surrealistic one-liner jokes, as well as his Fuzzy Memories and My Big Thick Novel shorts, and for his deadpan delivery. Handey is also credited with creating...
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Age in their best-rated roles
- Saturday Night Live (1975) as Self (voice) (uncredited) — aged about 26
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