Biography
Rodney Dangerfield was an American stand-up comedian and actor. Born Jacob Cohen on 22 November 1921, he performed under the stage name Rodney Dangerfield and was known for his catchphrase "I don't get no respect!".
He began performing stand-up in the 1930s and 1940s, later becoming a regular on television variety and talk shows. His film roles included Al Czervik in Caddyshack (1980), Thornton Melon in Back to School (1986) and Mallory's Dad in Natural Born Killers (1994). He died on 5 October 2004.
