---
name: "Rodney Dangerfield"
canonical: "https://film.one/person/rodney-dangerfield"
fi1m_id: "rodney-dangerfield"
imdb_id: "nm0001098"
tmdb_id: 3198
wikidata_id: "Q436386"
roles: ["Actor"]
born: "22 November 1921"
died: "5 October 2004"
reviewed_on_fi1m: 3
average_fi1m_score: 75
average_as: "actor"
average_over: 3
updated: "2026-10-04T19:32:48.494895+00:00"
licence: "© Fi1m Ltd. Written by AI under a human editor; checked against sources before publication. Quote with attribution and a link to the canonical URL."
---

# Rodney Dangerfield

## Identity

Rodney Dangerfield

- **Canonical:** https://film.one/person/rodney-dangerfield
- **Type:** Person
- **Fi1m ID:** rodney-dangerfield
- **IMDb ID:** nm0001098
- **TMDB ID:** 3198
- **Wikidata ID:** Q436386
- **Same entity:** https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Rodney_Dangerfield, https://www.wikidata.org/wiki/Q436386, https://www.imdb.com/name/nm0001098/, https://www.themoviedb.org/person/3198

Actor. Born 22 November 1921 in Deer Park, New York, USA. Died 5 October 2004.

## Details

- **Work:** Actor
- **Born:** 22 November 1921, Deer Park, New York, USA
- **Died:** 5 October 2004
- **Active:** 1980–1994
- **Also known as:** Jacob Cohen, رادنی دنجرفیلد, Jack Roy
- **Frequently works with:** [Harold Ramis](https://film.one/person/harold-ramis.md), [Robert Downey Jr.](https://film.one/person/robert-downey-jr.md)
- **Average Fi1m score:** 75, as actor, over 3 titles
- **Fi1m score by decade:** 1980s 80 (2), 1990s 64 (1)
- **Score spread:** 1 at 80+, 2 at 60–79, 0 under 60
- **Lead roles:** 1 of 2 acting credits billed first or second
- **Genres:** Comedy 2, Animation 1, Crime 1, Drama 1, Thriller 1
- **Screen time:** 4 hours of reviewed films
- **Box office:** $201m across 2 films with figures
- **Elsewhere:** https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Rodney_Dangerfield, https://www.wikidata.org/wiki/Q436386, https://www.imdb.com/name/nm0001098/, https://www.themoviedb.org/person/3198

## Streaming the US now

- **Apple TV:** [*Back to School*](https://film.one/film/back-to-school.md) (72)

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## 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.

*Sources: en.wikipedia.org, themoviedb.org, britannica.com.*

## On Fi1m (3)

- *Natural Born Killers* (1994), Fi1m 64, as Mallory's Dad — [page](https://film.one/film/natural-born-killers.md)
- *The Simpsons* (1989), Fi1m 88, as Larry Burns (voice) — [page](https://film.one/tv/the-simpsons.md)
- *Back to School* (1986), Fi1m 72, as Thornton Melon — [page](https://film.one/film/back-to-school.md)

## Complete filmography (46)

Every credit, newest first. Titles without a page can be requested for review on the HTML page.

- *The Onion Movie* (2008), as Rodney Dangerfield
- *The Best of Carson, Volume 1* (2006), Actor
- *Angels with Angles* (2005), as God
- *Back By Midnight* (2005), as Jake Puloski · Writer
- *Phil of the Future* (2004), series, Actor
- *The Electric Piper* (2003), as Rat-A-Tat-Tat (voice)
- *The 4th Tenor* (2002), as Lupo · Writer
- *Still Standing* (2002), series, as Ed Bailey
- *Little Nicky* (2000), as Lucifer
- *My 5 Wives* (2000), as Monte Peterson · Writer
- *Caddyshack: The 19th Hole* (1999), as Al Czervik (archive footage)
- *The Godson* (1998), as The Rodfather
- *Rusty: A Dog's Tale* (1998), as Bandit the Rabbit (voice)
- *Casper: A Spirited Beginning* (1997), as Mayor Hunt
- *Rodney Dangerfield's 75th Birthday Toast* (1997), Writer, Executive Producer
- *Meet Wally Sparks* (1997), as Wally Sparks · Screenplay
- *Guide to Golf Style and Etiquette* (1996), Writer
- *Suddenly Susan* (1996), series, as Artie
- *Saturday Night Special* (1996), series, Actor
- *The Single Guy* (1995), series, as Rodney Dangerfield
- *Dr. Katz, Professional Therapist* (1995), series, as Rodney (voice), Additional Writing
- *Casper* (1995), as Rodney Dangerfield (uncredited)
- *Natural Born Killers* (1994), as Mallory's Dad — Fi1m 64, [page](https://film.one/film/natural-born-killers.md)
- *Ladybugs* (1992), as Chester Lee
- *Home Improvement* (1991), series, as Rodney Dangerfield
- *Rodney Dangerfield's The Really Big Show* (1991), Writer
- *Rover Dangerfield* (1991), as Rover (voice) · Screenplay, Idea, Songs, Executive Producer, Story Developer, Story
- *The Earth Day Special* (1990), as Vinny Boombatz
- *The Simpsons* (1989), series, as Larry Burns (voice) — Fi1m 88, [page](https://film.one/tv/the-simpsons.md)
- *Rodney Dangerfield: Opening Night at Rodney's Place* (1989), Writer
- *Moving* (1988), as Loan Broker (uncredited)
- *Rodney Dangerfield: Nothin' Goes Right* (1988), Writer
- *Rodney Dangerfield: It's Not Easy Bein' Me* (1986), Writer
- *Back to School* (1986), as Thornton Melon · Story — Fi1m 72, [page](https://film.one/film/back-to-school.md)
- *Rodney Dangerfield Hosts the 9th Annual Young Comedians Special* (1985), as host · Executive Producer
- *Rodney Dangerfield: Exposed!* (1985), Writer
- *The Rodney Dangerfield Special: I Can't Take It No More* (1983), Writer
- *Easy Money* (1983), as Monty Capuletti · Writer
- *The Rodney Dangerfield Show: It's Not Easy Bein' Me* (1982), Writer
- *Caddyshack* (1980), as Al Czervik
- *Happy Birthday, Las Vegas* (1977), Actor
- *The Redd Foxx Comedy Hour* (1977), series, Actor
- *Benny & Barney: Las Vegas Undercover* (1977), as Manager
- *The Projectionist* (1970), as Renaldi / The Bat
- *The Dean Martin Show* (1965), series, Actor
- *The Killing* (1956), as Onlooker (uncredited)

## Gallery

- ![Rodney Dangerfield](https://film.one/media/person/84357/gallery-129b934ccdc9.jpg) Rodney Dangerfield — Press photo, photographer unknown, Public domain, via Wikimedia Commons (https://upload.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/commons/7/71/Rodney_Dangerfield_1972-1.jpg?utm_source=commons.wikimedia.org&utm_campaign=imageinfo&utm_content=thumbnail_unscaled)
- ![Hollywood Walk of Fame- Rodney Dangerfield star (2020)](https://film.one/media/person/84357/gallery-bbd98a211af5.jpg) Hollywood Walk of Fame- Rodney Dangerfield star (2020) — Thayne Tuason, CC BY 4.0, via Wikimedia Commons (https://thumb.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/commons/thumb/6/6f/Hollywood_Walk_of_Fame-_Rodney_Dangerfield_star.jpg/1280px-Hollywood_Walk_of_Fame-_Rodney_Dangerfield_star.jpg?utm_source=commons.wikimedia.org&utm_campaign=imageinfo&utm_content=thumbnail)
- ![Rodney Dangerfield](https://film.one/media/person/84357/gallery-f48ede0505ef.jpg) Rodney Dangerfield — President (1981-1989 : Reagan). White House Photographic Office. 1981-1989, Public domain, via Wikimedia Commons (https://thumb.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/commons/thumb/5/56/President_Ronald_Reagan%2C_Nancy_Reagan%2C_V._Principal%2C_T._Bennett%2C_L._Carter%2C_R._Dangerfield%2C_L._Pavarotti%2C_L._Horne%2C_I._Perlman%2C_D._Copperfield%2C_J._Cash%2C_June_Cash%2C_J._Klugman%2C_G._Be_-_DPLA_-_93d518603b6b5f3de24eb85a9e5dee6d.jpg/1280px-thumbnail.jpg?utm_source=commons.wikimedia.org&utm_campaign=imageinfo&utm_content=thumbnail)
- ![Rodney Dangerfield](https://film.one/media/person/84357/gallery-437762ddb9bf.jpg) Rodney Dangerfield — President (1981-1989 : Reagan). White House Photographic Office. 1981-1989, Public domain, via Wikimedia Commons (https://thumb.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/commons/thumb/8/87/President_Ronald_Reagan_Addresses_The_Crowd_During_Ford%27S_Theatre_Gala_%22The_Stars_Salute_The_President%22_with_Nancy_Reagan_Tony_Bennett_Linda_Carter_Rodney_Dangerfield_L_Pavarotti_Ja_-_DPLA_-_0947b1b5551681be161d3d8e1116e67d.jpg/1280px-thumbnail.jpg?utm_source=commons.wikimedia.org&utm_campaign=imageinfo&utm_content=thumbnail)
- ![Rodney Dangerfield](https://film.one/media/person/84357/gallery-04d7527af708.jpg) Rodney Dangerfield — Image via TMDB
- ![Rodney Dangerfield](https://film.one/media/person/84357/gallery-e4c6ba835000.jpg) Rodney Dangerfield — Image via TMDB
- ![Rodney Dangerfield](https://film.one/media/person/84357/gallery-91296adefcb1.jpg) Rodney Dangerfield — Image via TMDB
- ![Rodney Dangerfield's tombstone at Pierce Brothers Westwood Memorial Park Cemetery in Los Angeles, California.](https://film.one/media/person/84357/gallery-87bddd3e702a.jpg) Rodney Dangerfield's tombstone at Pierce Brothers Westwood Memorial Park Cemetery in Los Angeles, California. — Alan Light, CC BY 2.0, via Wikimedia Commons (https://thumb.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/commons/thumb/f/f9/RodneyDangerfieldGravestoneJuly2007.jpg/1280px-RodneyDangerfieldGravestoneJuly2007.jpg?utm_source=commons.wikimedia.org&utm_campaign=imageinfo&utm_content=thumbnail)

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