Rodney Dangerfield

Rodney Dangerfield
Background information
Born	Jacob Rodney Cohen November 22, 1921 Deer Park, New York, United States
Died	October 5, 2004 (aged 82) Westwood, Los Angeles, California, United States
Cause of death	Complications from heart surgery
Nationality	American
Alternate names	Jack Roy
Occupation	Stand-up comedian, actor, voice actor, producer, screenwriter, musician, author
Years active	1940-1949, 1961-2004
Spouse	Joyce Indig (1949-1961; 1963-1970) Joan Child (1993-2004; his death)
Children	Brian and Melanie

Jacob Rodney Cohen, popularly known by his stage name, Rodney Dangerfield, was an American stand-up comedian, actor, voice actor, producer, screenwriter, musician, and author, who was known for the catchphrase: "I don't get no respect!", and his monologues on that theme.

For Disney, he voiced Max the Dog in the episode "Doggie Daycare" of the Disney Channel Original Series, Phil of the Future.

He was also spoofed by Genie from Aladdin and Chameleon from The Mighty Ducks.

Gallery

Genie as Rodney Dangerfield

Chameleon As Rodney Dangerfield

Trivia

• Dangerfield was at one point considered for the role of Genie in Aladdin, which was eventually given to Robin Williams.