Quick Facts
Born:
1936-02-04
Birthplace:
Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, USA
Credits:
31 Total Roles
David Brenner
Acting
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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."
Known For
Modern Family
David Brenner
The Aristocrats
Self
Late Show with David Letterman
Self - Guest
Late Night with Conan O'Brien
Self - Guest
The View
Self
The Tonight Show Starring Johnny Carson
Self
The Tonight Show Starring Johnny Carson
Self - Guest Host
E! True Hollywood Story
Self
Full Filmography
| Year | Title | Role |
|---|---|---|
| 2013 | When Jews Were Funny MOVIE | Himself |
| 2009 | Modern Family TV | David Brenner |
| 2006 | Comics Unleashed TV | Self |
| 2005 | The Aristocrats MOVIE | Self |
| 2004 | Goodnight, We Love You MOVIE | Self |
| 2003 | Queer Eye for the Straight Guy TV | Self |
| 2002 | Pet Star TV | Self - Judge |
| 2000 | Ali-Frazier I: One Nation... Divisible MOVIE | Self |
| 2000 | MasterChef USA TV | Self - Guest Judge |
| 2000 | David Brenner: Back with a Vengeance! MOVIE | Self |