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David Brenner

Personal Info

Known For

Acting

Born

February 4, 1936

Died

March 15, 2015 (age 79)

Place of Birth

Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, USA

David Brenner

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."

Filmography

2013FilmWhen Jews Were Funnyas Himself 2009TVModern Familyas David Brenner 2006TVComics Unleashedas Self 2005FilmThe Aristocratsas Self 2004FilmGoodnight, We Love Youas Self 2003TVQueer Eye for the Straight Guy 2002TVPet Staras Self - Judge 2000FilmAli-Frazier I: One Nation... Divisible 2000TVMasterChef USAas Self - Guest Judge 2000FilmDavid Brenner: Back with a Vengeance!as Self 1997TVThe Viewas Self 1996TVE! True Hollywood Story 1996TVArli$$as David Brenner 1996TVThe Rosie O'Donnell Showas Self 1993TVLate Night with Conan O'Brienas Self - Guest 1993TVLate Show with David Lettermanas Self - Guest 1990TVThe Howard Stern Showas Self 1989FilmWorth Winningas Celebrity Auctioneer 1988FilmJoan Rivers and Friends Salute Heidi Abromowitzas David Brenner 1979FilmEbony, Ivory and Jadeas Self 1977FilmHappy Birthday, Las Vegas 1976TVSnipas David 1976TVThe Captain and Tennilleas Self - Guest 1972TVThe Midnight Specialas Self 1962TVThe Tonight Show Starring Johnny Carsonas Self 1962TVThe Merv Griffin Showas Self 1961TVThe Mike Douglas Showas Self 1958FilmThe Kissas Young Man —FilmCatch A Rising Star: 10th Anniversary Specialas Self