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Rodney Dangerfield

The one-liner king of “I get no respect!”, Caddyshack and Back to School (1921–2004).

Born
November 22, 1921
Died
October 5, 2004
Grammy
No Respect (1980)
Breakout film
Caddyshack (1980)
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Rodney Dangerfield
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Who is Rodney Dangerfield?

Jack Roy, born Jacob Cohen and known by the stage name Rodney Dangerfield, was an American stand-up comedian, actor, screenwriter and producer, famous for self-deprecating one-liners and the catchphrase “I get no respect!”

He started at the Fantasy Lounge in New York City, became a mainstay of 1960s and 1970s late-night TV and headlined the Las Vegas casino circuit. His breakout film role was the boorish golfer in Caddyshack (1980), followed by Easy Money, Back to School and a dramatic turn in Natural Born Killers.

His album No Respect (1980) won the Grammy for Best Comedy Album, and he received a star on the Hollywood Walk of Fame in 2002. He died in 2004.

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Timeline

  1. 1921Born Jacob Cohen
  2. 1980Caddyshack; No Respect wins the Grammy
  3. 1986Back to School
  4. 1994Natural Born Killers
  5. 2002Hollywood Walk of Fame star
  6. 2004Dies October 5
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Specials, TV & more

Film · 1980Caddyshack
Film · 1983Easy Money
Film · 1986Back to School
Film · 1994Natural Born KillersDramatic role
Album · 1980No RespectGrammy, Best Comedy Album
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On the podcasts

Full episodes where Rodney is a guest or comes up, newest first.

Take Your Shoes OffSam Morril on TYSO – #376Rodney zinging everyone in the room in Caddyshack comes up as the energy to bring into the act. (1:32:20)Watch on YouTube ▸Harland HighwayBERT KREISCHER – Robots, GROK, stitched up gums, burning buses, butt wipes, and yes even some poetry! | Harland HighwayHarland was one of the last people to see him alive. (18:00)Watch on YouTube ▸
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On My Show Notes

Live My Show Notes episode pages that mention Rodney Dangerfield.

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Rodney Dangerfield FAQ

What was Rodney Dangerfield’s catchphrase?

“I get no respect!”

What was Rodney Dangerfield’s real name?

He was born Jacob Cohen and later used the name Jack Roy.

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If you like Rodney

More comics on the list who share stages and mics with Rodney.

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Photos: Harland Williams: Photo: We Might Be Drunk Podcast, CC BY 3.0, via Wikimedia Commons · Sam Morril: Photo: Raph_PH, CC BY 4.0, via Wikimedia Commons · Johnny Carson: Photo: NBC Television, Public domain, via Wikimedia Commons · Sam Kinison: Photo: The World Famous Comedy Store, CC BY-SA 2.0, via Wikimedia Commons · Jim Carrey: Photo: SHOWTIME, CC BY 3.0, via Wikimedia Commons · Adam Sandler: Photo: Raph_PH, CC BY 4.0, via Wikimedia Commons

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Photo: Press photo, photographer unknown, Public domain, via Wikimedia Commons. Facts checked Oct 26, 2026.

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