Jack Roy (born Jacob Cohen; November 22, 1921 – October 5, 2004), better known by the stage name Rodney Dangerfield, was an American stand-up comedian, actor, screenwriter, and producer.

While working as a struggling comedian, Rodney Dangerfield worked as a singing waiter. His first run at comedy was to no avail. Rodney Dangerfield married Joyce Indig, in 1949 and had two children: …

Two nights before the premiere of Caddyshack, Johnny Carson welcomed Rodney Dangerfield to the Tonight Show stage, “My next guest has a lot of things going. ...

Nov 18, 2025 · Rodney Dangerfield was a popular American comedian known for his wide-eyed, fidgety delivery style and his hapless, self-deprecating demeanor, expressed by his famous lamentation, “I …

Apr 23, 2025 · Rodney Dangerfield, born Jacob Cohen on November 22, 1921, in Babylon, New York, was a pioneering stand-up comedian and actor renowned for his self-deprecating humor and …

Nov 7, 2025 · The late comedian and actor Rodney Dangerfield is best remembered for his self-deprecating stand-up comedy and quick-fire jokes about his rotten luck in life, especially the …

Anyone can repeat a Rodney Dangerfield joke, but no one can tell one quite like the man himself. In his autobiography, It’s Not Easy Bein’ Me, we get a rare glimpse into the events that shaped Rodney’s …

Apr 3, 2014 · Rodney Dangerfield was a stand-up comedian and actor known for his "I don't get no respect" routine. He starred in the hit movie comedies, 'Caddyshack' and 'Back to School,' during the …

When most people think of Rodney Dangerfield, the first thing that comes to mind is the line that made him famous, "I don't get no respect." But what few know is the comic was well-respected by fans and …

Dec 12, 2025 · Rodney Dangerfield appeared on 'The Tonight Show' for his 80th birthday. What happened to him health-wise during his set is unclear