David Brenner

Actor

Born: February 4, 1936 (79 years old)

Died: March 15, 2015

Place of birth: Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, USA

Biography

David Norris Brenner (February 4, 1936 – March 15, 2014) was an American stand-up comedian, actor and author. The most frequent guest on The Tonight Show Starring Johnny Carson in the 1970s and 1980s, Brenner "was a pioneer of observational comedy." His friend, comedian Richard Lewis, described Brenner as "the king of hip, observational comedy."

Filmography (7)

• Modern Family (2009, ★ 7.9)
• Pet Star (2002, ★ 7.7)
• The Midnight Special (1972, ★ 7.8)
• The Aristocrats (2005, ★ 6)
• When Jews Were Funny (2013, ★ 6.5)
• Arli$$ (1996, ★ 6.7)
• Worth Winning (1989, ★ 5.2)