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David Brenner

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."

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Alma mater
Temple University
Born
David Norris Brenner (1936-02-04)February 4, 1936 Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, U.S.
Died
March 15, 2014(2014-03-15) (aged 78) New York City, U.S.
Genres
Observational comedy, self-deprecation, topical comedy
Medium
Stand-up, television
Occupations
Standup comedian, actor, author and filmmaker

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David Brenner

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related to Radio · 12
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related to Film · 11
David Brenner → Brenner, Brenner's, David Brenner's, Hate, He, Lesley Ann Warren, Madeleine Stowe, Mark Harmon, Snip, Work Out Workout, Worth Winning
related to External links · 7
David Brenner → Comedy Hall, FameBroadcast Pioneers, IMDbDavid Brenner, Philadelphia, PhillyDavid Brenner, VisitPA, YouTube
Alma mater · 1
David Brenner → Temple University
Born · 1
David Brenner → David Norris Brenner (1936-02-04)February 4, 1936 Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, U.S.
Died · 1
David Brenner → March 15, 2014(2014-03-15) (aged 78) New York City, U.S.
Genres · 1
David Brenner → Observational comedy, self-deprecation, topical comedy
Medium · 1
David Brenner → Stand-up, television
Occupations · 1
David Brenner → Standup comedian, actor, author and filmmaker

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David BrennerBornDavid Norris Brenner (1936-02-04)February 4, 1936 Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, U.S.1.00infobox
David BrennerDiedMarch 15, 2014(2014-03-15) (aged 78) New York City, U.S.1.00infobox
David BrennerGenresObservational comedy, self-deprecation, topical comedy1.00infobox
David BrennerMediumStand-up, television1.00infobox
David BrennerOccupationsStandup comedian, actor, author and filmmaker1.00infobox
David BrennerPartner(s)Charisse Brody Tai Babilonia (2002–2009)1.00infobox
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David BrennerYears active1969–20131.00infobox
David Brennerrelated to External linksIMDbDavid Brenner0.60section
David Brennerrelated to External linksVisitPA0.60section
David Brennerrelated to External linksPhillyDavid Brenner0.60section

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