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The Godson (1998) -- When Giuseppe "The Guppy" becomes head of the Calzone Mob family, his father sends him to "Mafia University" to learn the tricks of the trade.
The 4th Tenor (2002) -- Rodney Dangerfield stars as a man who travels to Italy to learn to sing in hopes of impressing a woman
Back by Midnight (2002) -- A prison warden (Rodney Dangerfield) tries to turn the facility into a country club to raise money for needed improvements in this comedy
Natural Born Killers (1994) -- Two victims of traumatized childhoods become lovers and psychopathic serial murderers irresponsibly glorified by the mass media.
The 4th Tenor (2002) -- A restaurant owner falls in love with an opera singer and, desperate to impress her, travels to Italy to learn how to sing.

Overview

Date of Birth:
22 November 1921, Deer Park, Long Island, New York, USA more
Date of Death:
5 October 2004, Los Angeles, California, USA more
Mini Biography:
Rodney Dangerfield was born in Deer Park, New York in 1921. His birth... more
Trivia:
Became outspoken about his bouts with lifelong depression in 1997. more
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Awards:
1 win more
NewsDesk:
(44 articles)
Natural Born Killers Unrated Director’s Cut Blu-ray Review
 (From Collider.com. 30 October 2009, 2:15 PM, PDT)
[DVD Review] Natural Born Killers: The Director’s Cut
 (From JustPressPlay. 29 October 2009, 2:00 PM, PDT)
Alternate Names:
Jack Roy
US TV Schedule:
Wed. Nov. 114:00 PMCOMEDY Meet Wally Sparks  more

Filmography

Jump to filmography as: Actor, Writer, Producer, Soundtrack, Thanks, Self, Archive Footage
Actor:
  1. Angels with Angles (2005) .... God
  2. "Still Standing" .... Ed Bailey (1 episode, 2004)
        - Still Neighbors (2004) TV episode .... Ed Bailey
  3. "Phil of the Future" .... Mad Max (1 episode, 2004)
        - Doggie Day-Care (2004) TV episode (voice) .... Mad Max
  4. The Electric Piper (2003) (TV) (voice) .... Rat-A-Tat-Tat
  5. The 4th Tenor (2002) .... Lupo
  6. Back by Midnight (2002) .... Jake Puloski
  7. Little Nicky (2000) .... Lucifer
  8. My 5 Wives (2000) .... Monte Peterson
    ... aka Mes cinq chéries (Canada: French title)

  9. Pirates: 3D Show (1999) (uncredited) .... Crewman Below Deck
    ... aka Pirates 4D (UK: alternative title)
  10. Rusty: A Dog's Tale (1998) (voice) .... Bandit the Rabbit
    ... aka Rusty (Australia: TV title)
    ... aka Rusty: The Great Rescue (USA: video title)
  11. The Godson (1998) .... The Rodfather
  12. Casper: A Spirited Beginning (1997) (TV) .... Mayor Johnny Hunt
  13. Meet Wally Sparks (1997) .... Wally Sparks
  14. "Dr. Katz, Professional Therapist" .... Rodney (1 episode, 1997)
        - Day Planner (1997) TV episode (voice) .... Rodney
  15. "Suddenly Susan" .... Artie (1 episode, 1996)
        - Cold Turkey (1996) TV episode .... Artie
  16. "The Simpsons" .... Larry Burns (1 episode, 1996)
        - Burns, Baby Burns (1996) TV episode (voice) .... Larry Burns
  17. Guide to Golf Style and Etiquette (1995) (V) .... Rodney
  18. Natural Born Killers (1994) .... Ed Wilson, Mallory's Dad
  19. Ladybugs (1992) .... Chester Lee
  20. Rover Dangerfield (1991) (voice) .... Rover Dangerfield

  21. Moving (1988) (uncredited) .... Loan broker
  22. Back to School (1986) .... Thornton Melon
  23. "Not Necessarily the News" .... Chet (1 episode, 1985)
        - The Comedian (1985) TV episode .... Chet
  24. Easy Money (1983) .... Monty Capuletti
  25. Caddyshack (1980) .... Al Czervik

  26. Benny and Barney: Las Vegas Undercover (1977) (TV) .... Manager
    ... aka Benny and Barney, the Aristocrats (USA: alternative title)
    ... aka Las Vegas Undercover
  27. The Projectionist (1971) .... Renaldi/The Bat
Writer:
  1. Rodney's Act (2004) (V) (writer)
  2. The 4th Tenor (2002) (written by)
  3. Back by Midnight (2002) (written by)
  4. My 5 Wives (2000) (written by)
    ... aka Mes cinq chéries (Canada: French title)

  5. Meet Wally Sparks (1997) (screenplay)
  6. Rodney Dangerfield's 75th Birthday Toast (1997) (TV) (writer)
  7. Guide to Golf Style and Etiquette (1995) (V) (writer)
  8. It's Lonely at the Top (1992) (TV) (writer)
  9. Rover Dangerfield (1991) (screenplay) (story)
  10. Rodney Dangerfield's The Really Big Show (1991) (TV) (writer)

  11. Rodney Dangerfield: Opening Night at Rodney's Place (1989) (TV) (writer)
  12. Nothin' Goes Right (1988) (TV) (writer)
    ... aka Rodney Dangerfield: Nothin' Goes Right
  13. Back to School (1986) (story)
  14. Rodney Dangerfield: It's Not Easy Bein' Me (1986) (TV) (writer)
  15. Rodney Dangerfield: Exposed (1985) (TV) (head writer)
  16. The Rodney Dangerfield Special: I Can't Take It No More (1983) (TV) (head writer)
  17. Easy Money (1983) (writer)
  18. The Rodney Dangerfield Show: It's Not Easy Bein' Me (1982) (TV) (head writer)
Producer:
  1. Rodney's Act (2004) (V) (producer)
  2. My 5 Wives (2000) (producer)
    ... aka Mes cinq chéries (Canada: French title)

  3. Meet Wally Sparks (1997) (producer) (uncredited)
  4. Rodney Dangerfield's 75th Birthday Toast (1997) (TV) (executive producer) (uncredited)
  5. It's Lonely at the Top (1992) (TV) (producer) (uncredited)
  6. Rover Dangerfield (1991) (executive producer)
Soundtrack:
  1. Meet Wally Sparks (1997) (performer: "Whole Lotta Shakin Goin On", "Old Time Rock N Roll")
  2. Rover Dangerfield (1991) (writer: "It's A Dog's Life", "Somewhere There's A Party", "I'd Give Up A Bone For You", "I'm In Love With The Dog Next Door", "I'll Never Do It On A Christmas Tree", "I Found a Four-Leaf Clover When I Met Rover") (performer: "It's A Dog's Life", "Somewhere There's A Party", "I'd Give Up A Bone For You", "I'm In Love With The Dog Next Door", "I'll Never Do It On A Christmas Tree")
  3. Rodney Dangerfield's The Really Big Show (1991) (TV) (performer: "It's Tough To Find Talent")

  4. The Rodney Dangerfield Special: I Can't Take It No More (1983) (TV) (performer: "Rappin' Rodney")
  5. Easy Money (1983) (performer: "Funiculi Funicula")
Thanks:
  1. 1989 Johnnie Walker National Comedy Search (1989) (TV) (special thanks)
  2. Andrew Dice Clay Live! The Diceman Cometh (1989) (V) (special thanks)
Self:
  1. The Onion Movie (2008) .... Himself
    ... aka News Movie (UK: DVD title)
  2. "Jimmy Kimmel Live!" .... Himself (1 episode, 2004)
    ... aka Jimmy Kimmel (Australia)
        - Episode dated 12 August 2004 (2004) TV episode .... Himself
  3. "The O'Reilly Factor" .... Himself (1 episode, 2004)
        - Episode dated 30 June 2004 (2004) TV episode .... Himself
  4. "The Late Late Show with Craig Kilborn" .... Himself (1 episode, 2004)
    ... aka The Late Late Show (USA: short title)
        - Episode dated 18 June 2004 (2004) TV episode .... Himself
  5. "The Tonight Show with Jay Leno" .... Himself (4 episodes, 2001-2004)
    ... aka Jay Leno (Australia)
        - Episode dated 17 May 2004 (2004) TV episode .... Himself
        - Episode dated 21 November 2001 (2001) TV episode .... Himself
        - Episode dated 17 August 2001 (2001) TV episode .... Himself
        - Episode dated 15 March 2001 (2001) TV episode .... Himself
  6. Rodney's Act (2004) (V) .... Himself
  7. Comedy Central Presents: The Commies (2003) (TV) .... Himself
  8. The Lionel Richie Collection (2003) (V) .... Himself (segment "Dancing on the Ceiling")
  9. "Entertainment Tonight" .... Himself (1 episode, 2003)
    ... aka E.T. (USA: informal title)
    ... aka ET Weekend (Australia: weekend title)
    ... aka Entertainment This Week (weekend title)
    ... aka This Week in Entertainment (USA: weekend title)
        - Episode dated 16 October 2003 (2003) TV episode .... Himself
  10. "Hollywood Squares" .... Guest Appearance (5 episodes, 2002)
    ... aka H² (USA: promotional abbreviation)
    ... aka H2: Hollywood Squares (USA: fifth season title)
        - Episode dated 15 November 2002 (2002) TV episode .... Guest Appearance
        - Episode dated 14 November 2002 (2002) TV episode .... Guest Appearance
        - Episode dated 13 November 2002 (2002) TV episode .... Guest Appearance
        - Episode dated 12 November 2002 (2002) TV episode .... Guest Appearance
        - Episode dated 11 November 2002 (2002) TV episode .... Guest Appearance
  11. Billy Joel: The Essential Video Collection (2001) (V) .... Himself (segment "Tell Her About It")
  12. Adam Sandler Goes to Hell (2001) (V) .... Himself

  13. "MADtv" .... Himself / ... (2 episodes, 1997-1999)
        - Episode #5.9 (1999) TV episode .... Himself
        - Episode #2.12 (1997) TV episode .... Himself - Host
  14. "Sin City Spectacular" .... Himself (1 episode)
    ... aka Penn & Teller's Sin City Spectacular (USA: alternative title)
        - Episode #1.3 (????) TV episode .... Himself
  15. Sam Kinison: Why Did We Laugh? (1998) (TV) .... Himself
  16. "Home Improvement" .... Himself (1 episode, 1997)
        - Thanksgiving (1997) TV episode .... Himself
  17. "Howard Stern" .... Himself (2 episodes, 1997)
        - Episode dated 25 March 1997 (1997) TV episode .... Himself
        - Episode dated 24 March 1997 (1997) TV episode .... Himself
  18. "The Daily Show" .... Himself (1 episode, 1997)
    ... aka A Daily Show with Jon Stewart (USA: new title)
    ... aka Jon Stewart (Australia)
    ... aka The Daily Show with Jon Stewart (USA: new title)
    ... aka The Daily Show with Jon Stewart Global Edition (International: English title: cut version)
        - Episode dated 30 January 1997 (1997) TV episode .... Himself
  19. "Night Stand" .... Himself (1 episode, 1997)
    ... aka Night Stand with Dick Dietrick
    ... aka Nightstand
        - Mercy Killing (1997) TV episode .... Himself
  20. Rodney Dangerfield's 75th Birthday Toast (1997) (TV) .... Himself
  21. "Saturday Night Live" .... Himself / ... (3 episodes, 1979-1996)
    ... aka NBC's Saturday Night (USA: complete title)
    ... aka SNL (USA: informal title)
    ... aka SNL 25 (USA: alternative title)
    ... aka Saturday Night (USA: first season title)
    ... aka Saturday Night Live '80 (USA: sixth season title)
    ... aka Saturday Night Live 15 (USA: fifteenth season title)
    ... aka Saturday Night Live 20 (USA: twentieth season title)
    ... aka Saturday Night Live 25 (USA: twentiefifth season title)
        - Phil Hartman/Bush (1996) TV episode (uncredited) .... Himself
        - Rodney Dangerfield/The J. Geils Band (1980) TV episode .... Himself - Host/Various
        - Richard Benjamin/Rickie Lee Jones (1979) TV episode (uncredited) .... Himself
  22. "The Single Guy" .... Himself (1 episode, 1996)
        - Kept Man (1996) TV episode .... Himself
  23. The 10th Annual American Comedy Awards (1996) (TV) .... Himself
  24. Casper (1995) (uncredited) .... Himself
  25. A Comedy Salute to Andy Kaufman (1995) (TV) .... Himself
  26. A Tribute to Sam Kinison (1993) (TV) .... Himself
  27. "In Living Color" .... Himself (1 episode, 1993)
        - Dirty Little Dick (1993) TV episode .... Himself
  28. It's Lonely at the Top (1992) (TV) .... Himself
  29. Rodney Dangerfield's The Really Big Show (1991) (TV) .... Himself
  30. Where's Rodney? (1990) (TV) .... Himself
  31. The Earth Day Special (1990) (TV) .... Himself

  32. Rodney Dangerfield: Opening Night at Rodney's Place (1989) (TV) .... Himself
  33. Nothin' Goes Right (1988) (TV) .... Himself
    ... aka Rodney Dangerfield: Nothin' Goes Right
  34. The 59th Annual Academy Awards (1987) (TV) .... Himself - Presenter: Best Makeup
  35. Will Rogers: Look Back in Laughter (1987) (TV) .... Himself
  36. "Late Night with David Letterman" .... Himself (1 episode, 1986)
        - Episode dated 18 June 1986 (1986) TV episode .... Himself
  37. An Amazin' Era (1986) (V) .... Host
  38. Rodney Dangerfield: It's Not Easy Bein' Me (1986) (TV) .... Himself
  39. Rodney Dangerfield: Exposed (1985) (TV) .... Himself/Various
  40. The 26th Annual Grammy Awards (1984) (TV) .... Himself
  41. The 9th Annual Young Comedians Special (1984) (TV) .... Himself - Host
  42. The Rodney Dangerfield Special: I Can't Take It No More (1983) (TV) .... Himself/Various
  43. The Making of 'Easy Money' (1983) (TV) .... Himself
  44. The Rodney Dangerfield Show: It's Not Easy Bein' Me (1982) (TV) .... Himself/Various
  45. The Robert Klein Show (1981) (TV) .... Himself
  46. Command Performance: The Stars Salute the President (1981) (TV)
  47. This Is Your Life: 30th Anniversary Special (1981) (TV) .... Himself
  48. "The Alan Thicke Show" .... Himself (2 episodes, 1980-1981)
    ... aka Fast Company (Canada: English title: recut version)
    ... aka Prime Cuts (Canada: English title: rerun title)
        - Episode dated 18 February 1981 (1981) TV episode .... Himself
        - Episode dated 16 October 1980 (1980) TV episode .... Himself
  49. "The Tonight Show Starring Johnny Carson" .... Himself (35 episodes, 1969-1980)
    ... aka The Best of Carson (USA: rerun title)
        - Episode dated 29 September 1980 (1980) TV episode .... Himself
        - Episode dated 19 December 1975 (1975) TV episode .... Himself
        - Episode dated 20 March 1974 (1974) TV episode .... Himself
        - Episode dated 26 September 1973 (1973) TV episode .... Himself
        - Episode dated 13 July 1973 (1973) TV episode .... Himself
          (30 more)

  50. Happy Birthday, Las Vegas (1977) (TV) .... Himself
  51. "The Dean Martin Comedy World" .... Himself (2 episodes, 1974)
    ... aka Comedyworld
    ... aka Dean Martin's Comedyworld
        - Episode dated 8 August 1974 (1974) TV episode .... Himself
        - Episode dated 4 July 1974 (1974) TV episode .... Himself
  52. "The Mike Douglas Show" .... Himself (1 episode, 1973)
        - Episode dated 23 February 1973 (1973) TV episode .... Himself
  53. "Toast of the Town" .... Himself - Comedian / ... (13 episodes, 1967-1971)
    ... aka The Ed Sullivan Show (USA: new title)
        - Episode #24.21 (1971) TV episode .... Himself - Comedian
        - Episode #24.16 (1971) TV episode .... Himself - Comedian
        - Episode #24.8 (1970) TV episode .... Himself - Comedian
        - Episode #23.32 (1970) TV episode .... Himself - Comedian
        - Episode #23.23 (1970) TV episode .... Himself - Comedian
          (8 more)
  54. "The Jackie Gleason Show" .... Himself (1 episode, 1970)
    ... aka The Color Honeymooners (USA: rerun title)
        - Episode #4.17 (1970) TV episode .... Himself

  55. "The David Frost Show" .... Himself (5 episodes, 1969)
        - Episode #2.61 (1969) TV episode .... Himself
        - Episode #2.58 (1969) TV episode .... Himself
        - Episode #2.54 (1969) TV episode .... Himself
        - Episode #2.21 (1969) TV episode .... Himself
        - Episode #1.7 (1969) TV episode .... Himself
  56. "The Joan Rivers Show" .... Himself (1 episode, 1969)
    ... aka That Show
        - Episode dated 14 June 1969 (1969) TV episode .... Himself
  57. "That's Life" .... Himself (1 episode, 1969)
        - Gloria Does Her Thing (1969) TV episode .... Himself
  58. "Operation: Entertainment" .... Himself (1 episode, 1968)
        - Episode #1.4 (1968) TV episode .... Himself
  59. "The Merv Griffin Show" .... Himself (2 episodes, 1967-1968)
        - Episode dated 1 February 1968 (1968) TV episode .... Himself
        - Episode dated 29 December 1967 (1967) TV episode .... Himself
  60. "The Joey Bishop Show" .... Himself (1 episode, 1968)
        - Episode dated 15 January 1968 (1968) TV episode .... Himself
  61. "The Dean Martin Show" (1965) TV series .... Himself (regular performer, 1972-1973) (unknown episodes)
    ... aka The Dean Martin Comedy Hour (USA: new title)
Archive Footage:
  1. "The Tonight Show with Jay Leno"
        - Episode dated 29 May 2009 (2009) TV episode .... Himself
  2. Legends: Rodney Dangerfield (2006) (TV) .... Himself/Various
  3. The 77th Annual Academy Awards (2005) (TV) .... Memorial Tribute
  4. 11th Annual Screen Actors Guild Awards (2005) (TV) .... Himself - Memorial Tribute
  5. "Comedy Central Presents: 100 Greatest Stand-Ups of All Time" (2004) .... Himself #7
  6. Tragedy to Triumph: The Maryland Terrapin Odyssey (2003) (TV) .... Himself
  7. Porn Star: The Legend of Ron Jeremy (2001) .... Himself
  8. "Biography"
        - Jacqueline Susann (2000) TV episode .... Himself
  9. Caddyshack: The 19th Hole (1999) (V) .... Al Czervik
  10. A Really Big Show: Ed Sullivan's 50th Anniversary (1998) (TV) .... Himself
  11. The Great Standups (1984) (TV) .... Himself
  12. The Tonight Show Starring Johnny Carson 19th Anniversary Special (1981) (TV) .... Himself
  13. Johnny Carson's 18th Anniversary Special (1980) (TV) .... Himself

Additional Details

Other Works:
(1998) TV commercial for Arby's Roast Beef Sandwiches more
Publicity Listings:
1 Portrayal | 1 Print Biography | 3 Interviews | 13 Articles | 1 Pictorial | 1 Magazine Cover Photo more
Genres:
Comedy | Music | Talk-Show | Family more
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