Born in Brooklyn, New York, to parents Kalman and Betty. Moved with family, including sister Carolyn, to suburban Massepequa, Long Island at young age. Dad, who had terrific sense of humor, was a commercial sign maker. Attended Oswego College in upstate New York but transferred to Queens College back in New York City...See full bio »
1995The 47th Annual Primetime Emmy Awards
(TV special)
Himself - Nominee: Best Comedy Series/Best Lead Actor in a Comedy Series & Presenter: Best Writing for a Variety or Music Program
19951st Annual Screen Actors Guild Awards
(TV special)
Himself - Winner: Best Performance by Ensemble in Comedy Series and Presenter: Best Performance by Ensemble in Drama Series
1994The 46th Annual Primetime Emmy Awards
(TV special)
Himself - Nominee: Best Comedy Series/Best Lead Actor in a Comedy Series & Presenter: Best Variety, Music or Comedy Series
1993The 45th Annual Primetime Emmy Awards
(TV special)
Himself - Winner: Outstanding Comedy Series & Nominee: Best Lead Actor in a Comedy Series/Presenter: Best Variety, Music or Comedy Special
1992The 44th Annual Primetime Emmy Awards
(TV special)
Himself - Nominee: Best Comedy Series/Best Lead Actor in a Comedy Series & Presenter: Best Writing in a Comedy Series
I prefer the old theaters because the audience is... trapped.
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Trivia:
Has practiced meditation for the past 37 years, as he stated in 2013 in a promotional tape appearing on the website of the David Lynch Foundation for Consciousness-Based Education and World Peace.
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