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.

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. ...

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: …

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 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 …

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 …

Aug 13, 2025 · Rodney Dangerfield, the rapid-fire, rib-cracking comic who died over 20 years ago, is finally getting respect with his first biography. “He’s still such a big presence and influence on many …

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