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Film & Television
Dom Irrera
b. 1947Philadelphia, PAItalian American descendantLiving
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Why Included
South Philly Italian-American stand-up comedian
Biography
South Philly Italian-American stand-up comedian; The Big Lebowski; multiple HBO/Showtime specials. American Comedy Award winner; 40+ years as a top-tier stand-up comedian
Notable For
- South Philly Italian-American stand-up comedian
- The Big Lebowski
- multiple HBO/Showtime specials
Honors & Recognition
- American Comedy Award winner
- 40+ years as a top-tier stand-up comedian
Frequently Asked Questions
Is Dom Irrera Italian?
Yes — Dom Irrera is of Italian heritage with roots in Italian. South Philly Italian-American stand-up comedian
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Quick Facts
- Field
- Film & Television
- Specialty
- Comedy
- Years
- b. 1947
- Birth Place
- Philadelphia, PA
- Origin
- Italian American descendant
- Regional Ancestry
- Italian
- Publication Status
- Published
- Ancestry Verification
- Needs Review
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