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Rodney Dangerfield

(Jacob Cohen)
actor, comedian
Born: 11/22/1922
Birthplace: Babylon, New York

A portly comedian known for his self-deprecating humor, he has appeared in several movies, including Caddyshack (1980), Back to School (1986), Natural Born Killers (1994), and Casper (1985). He has also made numerous television appearances, particularly on NBC's Tonight Show.

Died: Oct. 5, 2004

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