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Richard Jeni (1957–2007)

Actor | Writer | Miscellaneous Crew

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Graduated from NYC's Hunter College (a B.A. in political science, with honors) See more trivia »

Born:

Richard John Colangelo
in Brooklyn, New York, USA

Died:

(age 49) in West Hollywood, California, USA
1 photo | 3 videos | 10 news articles »

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Hide HideActor (8 titles)
2007 Chasing Robert
Rich the Bookie
 
2006 Everybody Hates Chris (TV series)
White Cop
– Everybody Hates Rejection (2006) … White Cop
 
1997 An Alan Smithee Film: Burn Hollywood Burn
Jerry Glover
 
1997 Dad's Week Off (TV movie)
Bernie
 
1995 Platypus Man (TV series)
Richard Jeni
– Dying to Live (1995) … Richard Jeni
– Out of the Mouths of Babes (1995) … Richard Jeni
– Lower East Side Story (1995) … Richard Jeni
– Without a Hitch (1995) … Richard Jeni
– Both Sides Now (1995) … Richard Jeni
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1994 Batman (TV series)
Host
– Make 'Em Laugh (1994) … Host (voice)
 
1994 The Mask
Charlie Schumaker
 
1988 Bird
Morello
 
Show ShowWriter (8 titles)
2005 The 77th Annual Academy Awards (TV special) (special material written by)
 
2005 Richard Jeni: A Big Steaming Pile of Me (TV movie)
 
2002 Comedy Central Presents (TV series)
– Richard Jeni (2002) (writer)
 
1997 Richard Jeni: A Good Catholic Boy (TV movie)
 
1995 Platypus Man (TV series)
– Dying to Live (1995) (stand-up comedy)
– Out of the Mouths of Babes (1995) (stand-up comedy)
– Lower East Side Story (1995) (stand-up comedy)
– Without a Hitch (1995) (stand-up comedy)
– Both Sides Now (1995) (stand-up comedy)
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1992 Richard Jeni: Platypus Man (TV movie)
 
1991 Richard Jeni: Crazy from the Heat (TV movie)
 
1989 Richard Jeni: The Boy from New York City (TV movie)
 
Show ShowMiscellaneous Crew (1 title)
1995 Platypus Man (TV series) (creative consultant - 13 episodes)
– Dying to Live (1995) (creative consultant)
– Out of the Mouths of Babes (1995) (creative consultant)
– Lower East Side Story (1995) (creative consultant)
– Without a Hitch (1995) (creative consultant)
– Both Sides Now (1995) (creative consultant)
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Show ShowProducer (4 titles)
1997 Richard Jeni: A Good Catholic Boy (TV movie) (executive producer)
 
1992 Richard Jeni: Platypus Man (TV movie) (executive producer)
 
1991 Richard Jeni: Crazy from the Heat (TV movie) (executive producer)
 
1989 Richard Jeni: The Boy from New York City (TV movie) (executive producer)
 
Show ShowMusic Department (1 title)
1992 Richard Jeni: Platypus Man (TV movie) (composer: song "I'm A Platypus Man" / title theme)
 
Show ShowDirector (1 title)
1991 Richard Jeni: Crazy from the Heat (TV movie) (film sequences)
 
Show ShowSelf (34 titles)
2005 The Late Late Show with Craig Ferguson (TV series)
Himself
– Episode #1.17 (2005) … Himself
 
2005 I Love the '90s: Part Deux (TV series documentary)
Himself
 
2005 Richard Jeni: A Big Steaming Pile of Me (TV movie)
Himself
 
2005 The Aristocrats (documentary)
Himself
 
2004 Shorties Watchin' Shorties (TV series)
Himself
– Episode #1.8 (2004) … Himself
– Episode #1.6 (2004) … Himself
– Episode #1.1 (2004) … Himself
 
2004 Just for Laughs (TV series)
Himself
– Episode dated 29 May 2004 (2004) … Himself
 
2003-2004 Pyramid (TV series)
Himself
– Episode dated 25 May 2004 (2004) … Himself
– Episode dated 22 December 2003 (2003) … Himself
 
1998-2004 Hollywood Squares (TV series)
Himself
– Episode dated 21 May 2004 (2004) … Himself
– Episode dated 20 May 2004 (2004) … Himself
– Episode dated 19 May 2004 (2004) … Himself
– Episode dated 18 May 2004 (2004) … Himself
– Episode dated 17 May 2004 (2004) … Himself
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2004 Comedy Central Presents: 100 Greatest Stand-Ups of All Time (TV mini-series)
Himself - Panelist/#57
 
2004 Bill Hicks Live: Satirist, Social Critic, Stand-up Comedian (video)
Himself
 
2003 Pet Star (TV series documentary)
Himself - Celebrity Judge #1 / Judge
– Episode #2.17 (2003) … Judge
– Episode #2.3 (2003) … Himself - Celebrity Judge #1
– Episode #2.1 (2003) … Himself - Celebrity Judge #1
 
2003 The View (TV series)
Himself
– Episode dated 3 April 2003 (2003) … Himself
 
2002 Comedians Unleashed (TV series)
Host
 
2002 Comedy Central Presents (TV series)
Himself
– Richard Jeni (2002) … Himself
 
2002 Rank (TV series documentary)
Himself
– 25 Toughest Stars (2002) … Himself
 
2001 Open Mic (documentary)
Himself
 
1993-1998 The Tonight Show with Jay Leno (TV series)
Himself / Himself - Comedian
– Episode dated 9 December 1998 (1998) … Himself
– Episode dated 25 August 1998 (1998) … Himself
– Episode #4.185 (1996) … Himself
– Episode #4.133 (1996) … Himself
– Episode #3.345 (1995) … Himself
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1998 Match Game (TV series)
Himself / panelist
 
1997 The Daily Show with Jon Stewart (TV series)
Himself
– Richard Jeni (1997) … Himself
– Richard Jeni (1997) … Himself
 
1997 Richard Jeni: A Good Catholic Boy (TV movie)
Himself
 
1996 Dr. Katz, Professional Therapist (TV series)
Himself
– Monte Carlo (1996) … Himself (voice)
 
1996 What a World (TV series documentary)
Himself - Host
 
1995 Comic Relief VII (TV special documentary)
Himself
 
1995 Late Night with Conan O'Brien (TV series)
Himself
– Episode dated 31 January 1995 (1995) … Himself
 
1994 Totally Bill Hicks (video documentary)
Himself
 
1993 Comic Relief: Baseball Relief '93 (TV movie)
Himself
 
1993 The 14th Annual CableACE Awards (TV special)
Himself
 
1992-1994 Caroline's Comedy Hour (TV series)
Host
 
1992 Richard Jeni: Platypus Man (TV movie)
Himself
 
1991 Richard Jeni: Crazy from the Heat (TV movie)
Himself
 
1989 Richard Jeni: The Boy from New York City (TV movie)
Himself
 
1988 The 12th Annual Young Comedians Special (TV movie)
Himself
 
1987 Comedy Club (TV series)
Himself
 
1987 Showtime Comedy Club Network (TV series)
Himself
 
Show ShowArchive Footage (3 titles)
2009 The Tragic Side of Comedy (TV documentary)
Himself
 
2007 The View (TV series)
 
2007 The Tonight Show with Jay Leno (TV series)
 

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Personal Details

Other Works:

Appeared in DJ Polo and Ron Jeremy's music video "Freak of the Week" (1996) See more »

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Did You Know?

Personal Quote:

Imagine my surprise when it turned out the main thing that I was qualified for was to get another degree and teach Political Science to other people, who would, in turn, teach it to other people! This wasn't higher education, this was Amway with a football team! --On his college degree See more »

Trivia:

Graduated from NYC's Hunter College (a B.A. in political science, with honors) See more »

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