Biography
Rodney Dangerfield — comedian with roots in the Russian Empire
Rodney Dangerfield (born Jacob Cohen) was an American comedian and actor famous for his self-deprecating catch phrase 'I don't get no respect!' who became one of the most beloved comedians of the 20th century through his work in Caddyshack, Back to School, and his legendary comedy specials.
Russian Connection
Tracing the roots — Hungary (mother)
Born Jacob Cohen on 22 November 1921 in Babylon, New York, to Dorothy "Dotty" Teitelbaum, who was born in Hungary, and the vaudevillian Phillip Cohen (stage name Phil Roy). After his father left, his mother moved the children to Kew Gardens, Queens.
Family Tree
Subject
Rodney Dangerfield🇺🇸 USA
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Parents
Phillip Cohen (Phil Roy)
Dorothy Teitelbaum
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Origin
Hungary (mother)🇷🇺
Key Achievements
A career defined by ambition
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Caddyshack (1980)
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Back to School (1986)
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Co-founded Dangerfield's comedy club, New York (1969)
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Grammy Award for the comedy album No Respect (1980)
"I don't get no respect. No respect at all."
Rodney Dangerfield
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