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David Brenner
Born 1936-02-04Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, USA
David Norris Brenner (February 4, 1936 – March 15, 2014) was an American stand-up comedian, actor and author. The most frequent guest on The Tonight Show Starring Johnny Carson in the 1970s and 1980s, Brenner "was a pioneer of observational comedy." His friend, comedian Richard Lewis, described Brenner as "the king of hip, observational comedy."
Screen work
Movies & roles
When Jews Were FunnyHimselfThe AristocratsSelfGoodnight, We Love YouSelfAli-Frazier I: One Nation... DivisibleRoleDavid Brenner: Back with a Vengeance!SelfWorth WinningCelebrity AuctioneerJoan Rivers and Friends Salute Heidi AbromowitzDavid BrennerCatch A Rising Star: 10th Anniversary SpecialSelfEbony, Ivory and JadeSelfHappy Birthday, Las VegasRoleThe KissYoung Man