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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 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:
Published a biography in May 2004 entitled "It Ain't Easy Being Me". In it... more
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Down 16% in popularity this week. See why on IMDbPro.
Awards:
1 win more
NewsDesk:
(45 articles)
DVD Playhouse--November 2009
 (From The Hollywood Interview. 9 November 2009, 7:05 PM, PST)

Natural Born Killers Unrated Director’s Cut Blu-ray Review
 (From Collider.com. 30 October 2009, 2:15 PM, PDT)

Alternate Names:
Jack Roy

Filmography

Actor
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Year Gross (USD) Rating
- 1. Angels with Angles (2005) God 2005 - 5.0 (77)
- 2. "Still Standing" (2002)   Ed Bailey (1 episode, 2004) 2004 - 7.5 (2,590)
1 TV episode:
- 3. "Phil of the Future" (2004)   Mad Max (1 episode, 2004) 2004 - 7.1 (1,583)
1 TV episode:
- 4. The Electric Piper (2003) (TV) (voice) Rat-A-Tat-Tat 2003 - 3.2 (10)
- 5. The 4th Tenor (2002) Lupo 2002 - 4.8 (179)
- 6. Back by Midnight (2002) Jake Puloski 2002 - 4.5 (234)
- 7. Little Nicky (2000) Lucifer 2000 - 5.0 (31,888)
- 8. My 5 Wives (2000)   Monte Peterson 2000 - 2.9 (751)
AKAs:
  • Mes cinq chéries (Canada: French title)
- 9. Pirates: 3D Show (1999)   (uncredited) Crewman Below Deck 1999 - 6.0 (234)
AKAs:
  • Pirates 4D (UK: alternative title)
- 10. Rusty: A Dog's Tale (1998)   (voice) Bandit the Rabbit 1998 - 4.6 (102)
AKAs:
  • Rusty (Australia: TV title)
  • Rusty: The Great Rescue (USA: video title)
- 11. The Godson (1998) The Rodfather 1998 - 3.0 (743)
- 12. Casper: A Spirited Beginning (1997) (TV) Mayor Johnny Hunt 1997 - 4.0 (972)
- 13. Meet Wally Sparks (1997) Wally Sparks 1997 - 4.8 (1,419)
- 14. "Dr. Katz, Professional Therapist" (1995)   Rodney (1 episode, 1997) 1997 - 8.2 (823)
1 TV episode:
- 15. "Suddenly Susan" (1996)   Artie (1 episode, 1996) 1996 - 5.5 (664)
1 TV episode:
- 16. "The Simpsons" (1989)   Larry Burns (1 episode, 1996) 1996 - 9.2 (392)
1 TV episode:
- 17. Guide to Golf Style and Etiquette (1995) (V) Rodney 1995 - 7.5 (13)
- 18. Natural Born Killers (1994) Ed Wilson, Mallory's Dad 1994 - 7.0 (65,497)
- 19. Ladybugs (1992) Chester Lee 1992 - 4.3 (3,430)
- 20. Rover Dangerfield (1991) (voice) Rover Dangerfield 1991 - 5.8 (864)
- 21. Moving (1988) (uncredited) Loan broker 1988 - 5.5 (1,695)
- 22. Back to School (1986) Thornton Melon 1986 - 6.1 (9,096)
- 23. "Not Necessarily the News" (1983)   Chet (1 episode, 1985) 1985 - 7.3 (94)
1 TV episode:
- 24. Easy Money (1983) Monty Capuletti 1983 - 5.9 (2,541)
- 25. Caddyshack (1980) Al Czervik 1980 - 7.3 (32,513)
- 26. Benny and Barney: Las Vegas Undercover (1977) (TV)   Manager 1977 - 6.1 (8)
AKAs:
  • Benny and Barney, the Aristocrats (USA: alternative title)
  • Las Vegas Undercover
- 27. The Projectionist (1971) Renaldi/The Bat 1971 - 5.6 (122)
Writer
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Year Gross (USD) Rating
- 1. Rodney's Act (2004) (V) (writer) 2004 - -
- 2. The 4th Tenor (2002) (written by) 2002 - 4.8 (179)
- 3. Back by Midnight (2002) (written by) 2002 - 4.5 (234)
- 4. My 5 Wives (2000)   (written by) 2000 - 2.9 (751)
AKAs:
  • Mes cinq chéries (Canada: French title)
- 5. Meet Wally Sparks (1997) (screenplay) 1997 - 4.8 (1,419)
- 6. Rodney Dangerfield's 75th Birthday Toast (1997) (TV) (writer) 1997 - 6.2 (38)
- 7. Guide to Golf Style and Etiquette (1995) (V) (writer) 1995 - 7.5 (13)
- 8. It's Lonely at the Top (1992) (TV) (writer) 1992 - 6.0 (5)
- 9. Rover Dangerfield (1991) (screenplay) (story) 1991 - 5.8 (864)
- 10. Rodney Dangerfield's The Really Big Show (1991) (TV) (writer) 1991 - 7.3 (27)
- 11. Rodney Dangerfield: Opening Night at Rodney's Place (1989) (TV) (writer) 1989 - 6.7 (41)
- 12. Nothin' Goes Right (1988) (TV)   (writer) 1988 - 7.3 (63)
AKAs:
  • Rodney Dangerfield: Nothin' Goes Right
- 13. Back to School (1986) (story) 1986 - 6.1 (9,096)
- 14. Rodney Dangerfield: It's Not Easy Bein' Me (1986) (TV) (writer) 1986 - 7.7 (55)
- 15. Rodney Dangerfield: Exposed (1985) (TV) (head writer) 1985 - 8.4 (12)
- 16. The Rodney Dangerfield Special: I Can't Take It No More (1983) (TV) (head writer) 1983 - 8.0 (11)
- 17. Easy Money (1983) (writer) 1983 - 5.9 (2,541)
- 18. The Rodney Dangerfield Show: It's Not Easy Bein' Me (1982) (TV) (head writer) 1982 - 7.3 (29)
Producer
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Year Gross (USD) Rating
- 1. Rodney's Act (2004) (V) (producer) 2004 - -
- 2. My 5 Wives (2000)   (producer) 2000 - 2.9 (751)
AKAs:
  • Mes cinq chéries (Canada: French title)
- 3. Meet Wally Sparks (1997) (producer) (uncredited) 1997 - 4.8 (1,419)
- 4. Rodney Dangerfield's 75th Birthday Toast (1997) (TV) (executive producer) (uncredited) 1997 - 6.2 (38)
- 5. It's Lonely at the Top (1992) (TV) (producer) (uncredited) 1992 - 6.0 (5)
- 6. Rover Dangerfield (1991) (executive producer) 1991 - 5.8 (864)
Soundtrack
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Year Gross (USD) Rating
- 1. Meet Wally Sparks (1997) (performer: "Whole Lotta Shakin Goin On", "Old Time Rock N Roll") 1997 - 4.8 (1,419)
- 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") 1991 - 5.8 (864)
- 3. Rodney Dangerfield's The Really Big Show (1991) (TV) (performer: "It's Tough To Find Talent") 1991 - 7.3 (27)
- 4. The Rodney Dangerfield Special: I Can't Take It No More (1983) (TV) (performer: "Rappin' Rodney") 1983 - 8.0 (11)
- 5. Easy Money (1983) (performer: "Funiculi Funicula") 1983 - 5.9 (2,541)
Thanks
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Year Gross (USD) Rating
- 1. 1989 Johnnie Walker National Comedy Search (1989) (TV) (special thanks) 1989 - -
- 2. Andrew Dice Clay Live! The Diceman Cometh (1989) (V) (special thanks) 1989 - 6.2 (166)
Self
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Year Gross (USD) Rating
- 1. The Onion Movie (2008)   Himself 2008 - 6.3 (6,920)
AKAs:
  • News Movie (UK: DVD title)
- 2. "Jimmy Kimmel Live!" (2003)   Himself (1 episode, 2004) 2004 - 6.3 (1,033)
AKAs:
  • Jimmy Kimmel (Australia)
1 TV episode:
- 3. "The O'Reilly Factor" (1996)   Himself (1 episode, 2004) 2004 - 3.3 (1,689)
1 TV episode:
- 4. "The Late Late Show with Craig Kilborn" (1999)   Himself (1 episode, 2004) 2004 - 5.0 (244)
AKAs:
  • The Late Late Show (USA: short title)
1 TV episode:
- 5. "The Tonight Show with Jay Leno" (1992)   Himself (4 episodes, 2001-2004) 2004 - 6.8 (474)
AKAs:
  • Jay Leno (Australia)
4 TV episodes:
- 6. Rodney's Act (2004) (V) Himself 2004 - -
- 7. Comedy Central Presents: The Commies (2003) (TV) Himself 2003 - 4.0 (34)
- 8. The Lionel Richie Collection (2003) (V) Himself (segment "Dancing on the Ceiling") 2003 - 4.6 (80)
- 9. "Entertainment Tonight" (1981)   Himself (1 episode, 2003) 2003 - 3.7 (658)
AKAs:
  • E.T. (USA: informal title)
  • ET Weekend (Australia: weekend title)
  • Entertainment This Week (weekend title)
  • This Week in Entertainment (USA: weekend title)
1 TV episode:
- 10. "Hollywood Squares" (1998)   Guest Appearance (5 episodes, 2002) 2002 - 5.0 (175)
AKAs:
  • H² (USA: promotional abbreviation)
  • H2: Hollywood Squares (USA: fifth season title)
5 TV episodes:
- 11. Billy Joel: The Essential Video Collection (2001) (V) Himself (segment "Tell Her About It") 2001 - 7.5 (35)
- 12. Adam Sandler Goes to Hell (2001) (V) Himself 2001 - 5.2 (70)
- 13. "MADtv" (1995)   Himself / Himself - Host (2 episodes, 1997-1999) 1999 - 6.9 (876)
2 TV episodes:
- 14. "Sin City Spectacular" (1998)   Himself (1 episode) 1998 - 4.4 (52)
AKAs:
  • Penn & Teller's Sin City Spectacular (USA: alternative title)
1 TV episode:
- 15. Sam Kinison: Why Did We Laugh? (1998) (TV) Himself 1998 - 6.9 (103)
- 16. "Home Improvement" (1991)   Himself (1 episode, 1997) 1997 - 7.6 (6,135)
1 TV episode:
- 17. "Howard Stern" (1994)   Himself (2 episodes, 1997) 1997 - 4.7 (306)
2 TV episodes:
- 18. "The Daily Show" (1996)   Himself (1 episode, 1997) 1997 - 9.0 (24)
AKAs:
  • A Daily Show with Jon Stewart (USA: new title)
  • Jon Stewart (Australia)
  • The Daily Show with Jon Stewart (USA: new title)
  • The Daily Show with Jon Stewart Global Edition (International: English title: cut version)
1 TV episode:
- 19. "Night Stand" (1995)   Himself (1 episode, 1997) 1997 - 9.1 (256)
AKAs:
  • Night Stand with Dick Dietrick
  • Nightstand
1 TV episode:
- 20. Rodney Dangerfield's 75th Birthday Toast (1997) (TV) Himself 1997 - 6.2 (38)
- 21. "Saturday Night Live" (1975)   Himself / 3 characters not shown (3 episodes, 1979-1996) 1996 - 8.2 (6,606)
AKAs:
  • NBC's Saturday Night (USA: complete title)
  • SNL (USA: informal title)
  • SNL 25 (USA: alternative title)
  • Saturday Night (USA: first season title)
  • Saturday Night Live '80 (USA: sixth season title)
  • Saturday Night Live 15 (USA: fifteenth season title)
  • Saturday Night Live 20 (USA: twentieth season title)
  • Saturday Night Live 25 (USA: twentiefifth season title)
3 TV episodes:
- 22. "The Single Guy" (1995)   Himself (1 episode, 1996) 1996 - 6.0 (143)
1 TV episode:
- 23. The 10th Annual American Comedy Awards (1996) (TV) Himself 1996 - -
- 24. Casper (1995) (uncredited) Himself 1995 $282M 5.7 (23,666)
- 25. A Comedy Salute to Andy Kaufman (1995) (TV) Himself 1995 - 6.0 (76)
- 26. A Tribute to Sam Kinison (1993) (TV) Himself 1993 - 5.3 (40)
- 27. "In Living Color" (1990)   Himself (1 episode, 1993) 1993 - 7.9 (1,553)
1 TV episode:
- 28. It's Lonely at the Top (1992) (TV) Himself 1992 - 6.0 (5)
- 29. Rodney Dangerfield's The Really Big Show (1991) (TV) Himself 1991 - 7.3 (27)
- 30. Where's Rodney? (1990) (TV) Himself 1990 - 4.2 (7)
- 31. The Earth Day Special (1990) (TV) Himself 1990 - 6.1 (106)
- 32. Rodney Dangerfield: Opening Night at Rodney's Place (1989) (TV) Himself 1989 - 6.7 (41)
- 33. Nothin' Goes Right (1988) (TV)   Himself 1988 - 7.3 (63)
AKAs:
  • Rodney Dangerfield: Nothin' Goes Right
- 34. The 59th Annual Academy Awards (1987) (TV) Himself - Presenter: Best Makeup 1987 - 5.9 (156)
- 35. Will Rogers: Look Back in Laughter (1987) (TV) Himself 1987 - -
- 36. "Late Night with David Letterman" (1982)   Himself (1 episode, 1986) 1986 - 8.0 (376)
1 TV episode:
- 37. Rodney Dangerfield: It's Not Easy Bein' Me (1986) (TV) Himself 1986 - 7.7 (55)
- 38. An Amazin' Era (1986) (V) Host 1986 - -
- 39. Rodney Dangerfield: Exposed (1985) (TV) Himself/Various 1985 - 8.4 (12)
- 40. The 26th Annual Grammy Awards (1984) (TV) Himself 1984 - -
- 41. The 9th Annual Young Comedians Special (1984) (TV) Himself - Host 1984 - 7.7 (30)
- 42. The Rodney Dangerfield Special: I Can't Take It No More (1983) (TV) Himself/Various 1983 - 8.0 (11)
- 43. The Making of 'Easy Money' (1983) (TV) Himself 1983 - 8.5 (6)
- 44. The Rodney Dangerfield Show: It's Not Easy Bein' Me (1982) (TV) Himself/Various 1982 - 7.3 (29)
- 45. The Robert Klein Show (1981) (TV) Himself 1981 - -
- 46. Command Performance: The Stars Salute the President (1981) (TV) 1981 - -
- 47. This Is Your Life: 30th Anniversary Special (1981) (TV) Himself 1981 - -
- 48. "The Alan Thicke Show" (1980)   Himself (2 episodes, 1980-1981) 1981 - 4.2 (6)
AKAs:
  • Fast Company (Canada: English title: recut version)
  • Prime Cuts (Canada: English title: rerun title)
2 TV episodes:
- 49. "The Tonight Show Starring Johnny Carson" (1962)   Himself (35 episodes, 1969-1980) 1980 - 8.3 (463)
AKAs:
  • The Best of Carson (USA: rerun title)
35 TV episodes: 30 episodes not shown.
- 50. Happy Birthday, Las Vegas (1977) (TV) Himself 1977 - -
- 51. "The Dean Martin Comedy World" (1974)   Himself (2 episodes, 1974) 1974 - -
AKAs:
  • Comedyworld
  • Dean Martin's Comedyworld
2 TV episodes:
- 52. "The Mike Douglas Show" (1961)   Himself (1 episode, 1973) 1973 - 7.6 (80)
1 TV episode:
- 53. "Toast of the Town" (1948)   Himself - Comedian / 4 characters not shown (13 episodes, 1967-1971) 1971 - 8.4 (100)
AKAs:
  • The Ed Sullivan Show (USA: new title)
13 TV episodes: 8 episodes not shown.
- 54. "The Jackie Gleason Show" (1966)   Himself (1 episode, 1970) 1970 - 8.4 (65)
AKAs:
  • The Color Honeymooners (USA: rerun title)
1 TV episode:
- 55. "The David Frost Show" (1969)   Himself (5 episodes, 1969) 1969 - 8.5 (25)
5 TV episodes:
- 56. "The Joan Rivers Show" (1969)   Himself (1 episode, 1969) 1969 - -
AKAs:
  • That Show
1 TV episode:
- 57. "That's Life" (1968)   Himself (1 episode, 1969) 1969 - 9.0 (20)
1 TV episode:
- 58. "Operation: Entertainment" (1968)   Himself (1 episode, 1968) 1968 - -
1 TV episode:
- 59. "The Merv Griffin Show" (1962)   Himself (2 episodes, 1967-1968) 1968 - 7.3 (95)
2 TV episodes:
- 60. "The Joey Bishop Show" (1967)   Himself (1 episode, 1968) 1968 - 7.3 (19)
1 TV episode:
- 61. "The Dean Martin Show" (1965)   Himself (regular performer, 1972-1973) (unknown episodes) 1965 - 8.4 (138)
AKAs:
  • The Dean Martin Comedy Hour (USA: new title)
- 1. "The Tonight Show with Jay Leno"  
1 TV episode:
- 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"  
1 TV episode:
- 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

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