Rodney Dangerfield
Acting Born Nov 22, 1921 Died Oct 5, 2004 Deer Park, New York, USA 92 credits
Biography
Rodney Dangerfield was an American actor. He was born on November 22, 1921, in Deer Park, New York, USA. Dangerfield began his career as a stand-up comic, eventually becoming a mainstay on late-night talk shows throughout the 1960s and 1970s. He developed into a headlining act on the Las Vegas casino circuit. He was known for his self-deprecating one-liner humor and catchphrase "I don't get no respect!" Dangerfield's career spanned multiple mediums, with a total of 68 known credits. He passed away on October 5, 2004, at the age of 82.
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Career overview
Rodney Dangerfield began his career in the entertainment industry as a stand-up comic, eventually transitioning into acting. He gained popularity through his appearances on late-night talk shows in the 1960s and 1970s. As his act grew in popularity, he became a headlining performer on the Las Vegas casino circuit.
Dangerfield's career in acting is marked by his extensive work in the industry, with a total of 68 known credits. The details of his acting work are not specified in the provided information, but it is clear that he had a significant presence in the entertainment industry.
Rodney Dangerfield's career as an actor spanned multiple decades, with his work continuing until his death in 2004.
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Frequent co-stars
Robert Downey Jr.
2 shared titles
Edie McClurg
2 shared titles
Michael McKean
2 shared titles
Blake Clark
2 shared titles
Brian Doyle-Murray
2 shared titles
Chuck McCann
2 shared titles
Woody Harrelson
1 shared title
Juliette Lewis
1 shared title
Tommy Lee Jones
1 shared title
Tom Sizemore
1 shared title
Career timeline
The Many Faces of Jim Carrey
The Improv: 50 Years Behind the Brick Wall
The Onion Movie
The Best of Carson, Volume 1
Back By MidnightBack By Midnight · WriterAngels with AnglesBrother Sam: A Tribute to Sam Kinison
Phil of the FutureRodney Dangerfield: Rodney's Act
The Electric Piper
Still StandingThe 4th TenorThe 4th Tenor · Writer
Adam Sandler Goes to HellPorn Star: The Legend of Ron Jeremy
Little NickyMy 5 WivesMy 5 Wives · Writer
Sam Kinison: Why Did We Laugh?Caddyshack: The 19th Hole
Rusty: A Dog's TaleThe Godson
Casper: A Spirited BeginningMeet Wally SparksMeet Wally Sparks · ScreenplayRodney Dangerfield's 75th Birthday ToastRodney Dangerfield's 75th Birthday Toast · Writer
Suddenly SusanSaturday Night SpecialGuide to Golf Style and EtiquetteGuide to Golf Style and Etiquette · Writer
Dr. Katz, Professional TherapistDr. Katz, Professional Therapist · Additional WritingThe Single GuyCasperMADtv
Natural Born Killers
A Tribute to Sam Kinison
The Tonight Show with Jay LenoLadybugsMuscle Rock Madness
Home ImprovementRover DangerfieldRover Dangerfield · ScreenplayRover Dangerfield · IdeaRover Dangerfield · Songs
The Earth Day SpecialWhere's Rodney?
The SimpsonsRodney Dangerfield: Opening Night at Rodney's PlaceRodney Dangerfield: Opening Night at Rodney's Place · WriterAn Amazin Era: Revised and Updated
MovingRodney Dangerfield: Nothin' Goes RightRodney Dangerfield: Nothin' Goes Right · Writer
Back to SchoolBack to School · StoryAn Amazin' EraRodney Dangerfield: It's Not Easy Bein' MeRodney Dangerfield: It's Not Easy Bein' Me · Writer
Rodney Dangerfield: Exposed!Rodney Dangerfield: Exposed! · WriterRodney Dangerfield Hosts the 9th Annual Young Comedians SpecialRodney Dangerfield Hosts the 9th Annual Young Comedians Special · Executive Producer
Easy MoneyEasy Money · WriterThe Rodney Dangerfield Special: I Can't Take It No MoreThe Rodney Dangerfield Special: I Can't Take It No More · Writer
Late Night with David LettermanThe Rodney Dangerfield Show: It's Not Easy Bein' MeThe Rodney Dangerfield Show: It's Not Easy Bein' Me · Writer
This Is Your Life: 30th Anniversary Special
Caddyshack
The Redd Foxx Comedy HourHappy Birthday, Las VegasBenny & Barney: Las Vegas Undercover
Saturday Night LiveSaturday Night Live
Full filmography
- The Many Faces of Jim Carrey (2023) as Self (Archive Footage)
- The Improv: 50 Years Behind the Brick Wall (2013) as Self (archive footage)
- The Onion Movie (2008) as Rodney Dangerfield
- The Best of Carson, Volume 1 (2006)
- Back By Midnight (2005) as Jake Puloski
- Back By Midnight (2005) Writer
- Angels with Angles (2005) as God
- Brother Sam: A Tribute to Sam Kinison (2005) as Himself
- Phil of the Future (2004)
- Rodney Dangerfield: Rodney's Act (2004) as Himself
- The Electric Piper (2003) as Rat-A-Tat-Tat (voice)
- Still Standing (2002) as Ed Bailey
- The 4th Tenor (2002) as Lupo
- The 4th Tenor (2002) Writer
- Adam Sandler Goes to Hell (2001) as Self
- Porn Star: The Legend of Ron Jeremy (2001) as Self (archive footage)
- Little Nicky (2000) as Lucifer
- My 5 Wives (2000) as Monte Peterson
- My 5 Wives (2000) Writer
- Sam Kinison: Why Did We Laugh? (1999) as Self
- Caddyshack: The 19th Hole (1999) as Al Czervik (archive footage)
- Rusty: A Dog's Tale (1998) as Bandit the Rabbit (voice)
- The Godson (1998) as The Rodfather
- Casper: A Spirited Beginning (1997) as Johnny Hunt
- Meet Wally Sparks (1997) as Wally Sparks
- Meet Wally Sparks (1997) Screenplay
- Rodney Dangerfield's 75th Birthday Toast (1997) as Self
- Rodney Dangerfield's 75th Birthday Toast (1997) Writer
- Rodney Dangerfield's 75th Birthday Toast (1997) Executive Producer
- Suddenly Susan (1996) as Artie
- Saturday Night Special (1996)
- Guide to Golf Style and Etiquette (1996) as Himself
- Guide to Golf Style and Etiquette (1996) Writer
- Dr. Katz, Professional Therapist (1995) as Rodney (voice)
- Dr. Katz, Professional Therapist (1995) Additional Writing
- The Single Guy (1995) as Rodney Dangerfield
- Casper (1995) as Rodney Dangerfield (uncredited)
- MADtv (1995) as Self - Host
- Natural Born Killers (1994) as Mallory's Dad
- A Tribute to Sam Kinison (1993) as Self - Host
- The Tonight Show with Jay Leno (1992)
- Ladybugs (1992) as Chester Lee
- Muscle Rock Madness (1992) as Self
- Home Improvement (1991) as Rodney Dangerfield
- Rover Dangerfield (1991) as Rover (voice)
- Rover Dangerfield (1991) Screenplay
- Rover Dangerfield (1991) Idea
- Rover Dangerfield (1991) Songs
- Rover Dangerfield (1991) Executive Producer
- Rover Dangerfield (1991) Story Developer
- Rover Dangerfield (1991) Story
- Rodney Dangerfield's The Really Big Show (1991) as Self
- Rodney Dangerfield's The Really Big Show (1991) Writer
- The Earth Day Special (1990) as Vinny Boombatz
- Where's Rodney? (1990) as Self
- The Simpsons (1989) as Larry Burns (voice)
- Rodney Dangerfield: Opening Night at Rodney's Place (1989) as Self
- Rodney Dangerfield: Opening Night at Rodney's Place (1989) Writer
- An Amazin Era: Revised and Updated (1989) as Self
- Moving (1988) as Loan Broker (uncredited)
- Rodney Dangerfield: Nothin' Goes Right (1988) as Self
- Rodney Dangerfield: Nothin' Goes Right (1988) Writer
- Back to School (1986) as Thornton Melon
- Back to School (1986) Story
- An Amazin' Era (1986) as Self
- Rodney Dangerfield: It's Not Easy Bein' Me (1986) as Self
- Rodney Dangerfield: It's Not Easy Bein' Me (1986) Writer
- Rodney Dangerfield: Exposed! (1985) as Himself
- Rodney Dangerfield: Exposed! (1985) Writer
- Rodney Dangerfield Hosts the 9th Annual Young Comedians Special (1985) as host
- Rodney Dangerfield Hosts the 9th Annual Young Comedians Special (1985) Executive Producer
- Easy Money (1983) as Monty Capuletti
- Easy Money (1983) Writer
- The Rodney Dangerfield Special: I Can't Take It No More (1983) as Self / Various
- The Rodney Dangerfield Special: I Can't Take It No More (1983) Writer
- Late Night with David Letterman (1982) as Self - Guest
- The Rodney Dangerfield Show: It's Not Easy Bein' Me (1982) as Self / Various
- The Rodney Dangerfield Show: It's Not Easy Bein' Me (1982) Writer
- This Is Your Life: 30th Anniversary Special (1981) as Self
- Caddyshack (1980) as Al Czervik
- The Redd Foxx Comedy Hour (1977)
- Happy Birthday, Las Vegas (1977)
- Benny & Barney: Las Vegas Undercover (1977) as Manager
- Saturday Night Live (1975) as Self - Host
- Saturday Night Live (1975) as Self (uncredited)
- The Projectionist (1970) as Renaldi / The Bat
- The Dick Cavett Show (1968) as Self - Guest
- The Dean Martin Show (1965)
- The Tonight Show Starring Johnny Carson (1962) as Self
- The Merv Griffin Show (1962) as Self
- The Mike Douglas Show (1961) as Self
- The Ed Sullivan Show (1948) as Self