Acting
Rodney Dangerfield
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 New York City. His act grew in popularity as he became a mainstay on late-night talk shows throughout the 1960s and 1970s, eventually developing into a headlining act on the Las Vegas casino circuit. His catchphrase "I don't get no respect!" came from an attempt to improve one of his stand-up jokes. "I played hide and seek; they wouldn't even look for me." He thought the joke would be stronger if it used the format: "I was so ..." beginning ("I was so poor," "He was so ugly," "She was so stupid," etc.).[clarification needed] He tried "I get no respect," and got a much better response from the audience; it became a permanent feature of his act and comedic persona. He appeared in a few bit parts in films, such as The Projectionist, throughout the 1970s, but his breakout film role came in 1980 as a boorish nouveau riche golfer in the ensemble comedy Caddyshack, which was followed by two additional successful films in which he starred: 1983's Easy Money and 1986's Back to School. Additional film work kept him busy through the rest of his life, mostly in comedies, but with a rare dramatic role in 1994's Natural Born Killers as an abusive father.
Filmography
The Many Faces of Jim Carrey
Film · 2023
The Improv: 50 Years Behind the Brick Wall
Film · 2013
The Onion Movie
Film · 2008
The Best of Carson, Volume 1
Film · 2006
Back By Midnight
Film · 2005
Brother Sam: A Tribute to Sam Kinison
Film · 2005
Angels with Angles
Film · 2005
Rodney Dangerfield: Rodney's Act
Film · 2004
Phil of the Future
Series · 2004
The Electric Piper
Film · 2003
The 4th Tenor
Film · 2002
Still Standing
Series · 2002
Porn Star: The Legend of Ron Jeremy
Film · 2001
Adam Sandler Goes to Hell
Film · 2001
Little Nicky
Film · 2000
My 5 Wives
Film · 2000
Sam Kinison: Why Did We Laugh?
Film · 1999
Caddyshack: The 19th Hole
Film · 1999
The Godson
Film · 1998
Rusty: A Dog's Tale
Film · 1998
Meet Wally Sparks
Film · 1997
Rodney Dangerfield's 75th Birthday Toast
Film · 1997
Casper: A Spirited Beginning
Film · 1997
Guide to Golf Style and Etiquette
Film · 1996
Saturday Night Special
Series · 1996
Suddenly Susan
Series · 1996
Casper
Film · 1995
The Single Guy
Series · 1995
MADtv
Series · 1995
Dr. Katz, Professional Therapist
Series · 1995
Natural Born Killers
Film · 1994
A Tribute to Sam Kinison
Film · 1993
Ladybugs
Film · 1992
Muscle Rock Madness
Film · 1992
The Tonight Show with Jay Leno
Series · 1992
Rover Dangerfield
Film · 1991
Rodney Dangerfield's The Really Big Show
Film · 1991
Home Improvement
Series · 1991
The Earth Day Special
Film · 1990
Where's Rodney?
Series · 1990
Rodney Dangerfield: Opening Night at Rodney's Place
Film · 1989
An Amazin Era: Revised and Updated
Film · 1989
The Simpsons
Series · 1989
Rodney Dangerfield: Nothin' Goes Right
Film · 1988
Moving
Film · 1988
Back to School
Film · 1986
Rodney Dangerfield: It's Not Easy Bein' Me
Film · 1986
An Amazin' Era
Film · 1986
Rodney Dangerfield Hosts the 9th Annual Young Comedians Special
Film · 1985
Rodney Dangerfield: Exposed!
Film · 1985
The Rodney Dangerfield Special: I Can't Take It No More
Film · 1983
Easy Money
Film · 1983
The Rodney Dangerfield Show: It's Not Easy Bein' Me
Film · 1982
Late Night with David Letterman
Series · 1982
This Is Your Life: 30th Anniversary Special
Film · 1981
Command Performance: The Stars Salute the President
Film · 1981
Caddyshack
Film · 1980
Happy Birthday, Las Vegas
Film · 1977
Benny & Barney: Las Vegas Undercover
Film · 1977
The Redd Foxx Comedy Hour
Series · 1977
Saturday Night Live
Series · 1975
Saturday Night Live
Series · 1975
The Projectionist
Film · 1970
The Dick Cavett Show
Series · 1968
The Dean Martin Show
Series · 1965
The Merv Griffin Show
Series · 1962
The Tonight Show Starring Johnny Carson
Series · 1962
The Mike Douglas Show
Series · 1961
The Killing
Film · 1956
The Ed Sullivan Show
Series · 1948