Rodney Dangerfield

Acting

Rodney Dangerfield

Born November 22, 1921 · Deer Park, New York, USA

Died October 5, 2004 · aged 82

Jack Roy (born Jacob Rodney Cohen; November 22, 1921 – October 5, 2004), better known by the pseudonym Rodney Dangerfield, was an American stand-up comedian, actor, screenwriter, and producer. He was known for his self-deprecating one-liner humor, his catchphrase "I don't get no respect!" and his monologues on that theme. He began his career working as a stand-up comic at the Fantasy Lounge in Ne…

Known For

CasperCasper · 1995
Casper
6.31995
MovieFantasyComedy
Casper is a kind young ghost who peacefully haunts a mansion in Maine. When specialist James Harvey arrives to communicate with Casper and his fellow spirits, he brings along his teenage daughter, Kat. Casper quickly falls in love with Kat, but their budding relationship is complicated not only by his transparent state, but also by his troublemaking apparition uncles and their mischievous antics.
Natural Born KillersNatural Born Killers · 1994
Natural Born Killers
7.11994
MovieCrimeThriller
Two victims of traumatized childhoods become lovers and serial murderers irresponsibly glorified by the mass media.
Little NickyLittle Nicky · 2000
Little Nicky
5.82000
MovieComedyFantasy
After the lord of darkness decides he will not cede his throne to any of his three sons, the two most powerful of them escape to Earth to create a kingdom for themselves. This action closes the portal filtering sinful souls to Hell and causes Satan to wither away. He must send his most weak but beloved son, Little Nicky, to Earth to return his brothers to Hell.
CaddyshackCaddyshack · 1980
Caddyshack
6.61980
MovieComedy
At an exclusive country club, an ambitious young caddy, Danny Noonan, eagerly pursues a caddy scholarship in hopes of attending college and, in turn, avoiding a job at the lumber yard. In order to succeed, he must first win the favour of the elitist Judge Smails, and then the caddy golf tournament which Smails sponsors.
The Earth Day SpecialThe Earth Day Special · 1990
The Earth Day Special
6.11990
MovieDocumentaryTV Movie
The Earth Day Special is a television special revolving around Earth Day that aired on ABC on April 22, 1990. Sponsored by Time Warner, the special featured an all-star cast addressing concerns about global warming, deforestation, and other environmental ills.
The Onion MovieThe Onion Movie · 2008
The Onion Movie
6.12008
MovieComedy
Venerable newscaster Norm Archer reports the latest news in politics, health, culture and entertainment - such as an automotive recall of decapitation-inducing "Neckbelts" and a study finding that "depression hits losers hardest". This compilation of bogus news stories, celebrity profiles, movie trailers and skits come courtesy of the ace satirists at The Onion.
Back to SchoolBack to School · 1986
Back to School
6.31986
MovieComedy
Self-made millionaire Thornton Melon decides to get a better education and enrolls at his son Jason's college. While Jason tries to fit in with his fellow students, Thornton struggles to gain his son's respect, giving way to hilarious antics.
LadybugsLadybugs · 1992
Ladybugs
5.61992
MovieComedyFamily
To climb the corporate ladder to success, a businessman agrees to coach his company's all-girl soccer team with the help of his secret weapon: his fiancee's son.

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