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Rodney Dangerfield
1921–2004Babylon, NYHistoric
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Why Included
I get no respect; Caddyshack; Back to School; born Jacob Cohen; mother of Italian heritage from Long Island
Biography
Caddyshack became cultural touchstone; Grammy Award; I get no respect catchphrase
Notable For
- I get no respect
- Caddyshack
- Back to School
- born Jacob Cohen
- mother of Italian heritage from Long Island
Frequently Asked Questions
Is Rodney Dangerfield Italian?
Yes — Rodney Dangerfield is of Italian heritage with roots in Jewish-Italian. I get no respect; Caddyshack; Back to School; born Jacob Cohen; mother of Italian heritage from Long Island
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Quick Facts
- Field
- Film & Television
- Specialty
- Comedy
- Years
- 1921–2004
- Birth Place
- Babylon, NY
- Regional Ancestry
- Jewish-Italian
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