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David Brenner
Acting

David Brenner

Born 1936-02-04
Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, USA
Department: Acting

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."

Known For

Prominent works featuring David Brenner

Modern Family
TV
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Modern Family

2009
TMDB4.0
The Tonight Show Starring Johnny Carson
TV
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The Tonight Show Starring Johnny Carson

1962
TMDB3.8
The View
TV
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The View

1997
TMDB2.1
Late Show with David Letterman
TV
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Late Show with David Letterman

1993
TMDB3.2
Late Night with Conan O'Brien
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Late Night with Conan O'Brien

1993
TMDB3.6
The Mike Douglas Show
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The Mike Douglas Show

1961
TMDB2.9
The Merv Griffin Show
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The Merv Griffin Show

1962
TMDB3.4
Arli$$
TV
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Arli$$

1996
TMDB3.5
The Aristocrats
Movie
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The Aristocrats

2005
TMDB3.0
E! True Hollywood Story
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E! True Hollywood Story

1996
TMDB4.0

Filmography & Credits

Complete career catalog (33 titles)

PosterTitleCharacter / RoleTypeYear
When Jews Were FunnyWhen Jews Were FunnyHimselfMovie2013
Modern FamilyModern FamilyDavid BrennerTV Series2009
Comics UnleashedComics UnleashedSelfTV Series2006
The AristocratsThe AristocratsSelfMovie2005
Goodnight, We Love YouGoodnight, We Love YouSelfMovie2004
Queer Eye for the Straight GuyQueer Eye for the Straight GuySelf / AppearanceTV Series2003
Pet StarPet StarSelf - JudgeTV Series2002
Ali-Frazier I: One Nation... DivisibleAli-Frazier I: One Nation... DivisibleSelf / AppearanceMovie2000
MasterChef USAMasterChef USASelf - Guest JudgeTV Series2000
David Brenner: Back with a Vengeance!David Brenner: Back with a Vengeance!SelfMovie2000
David Brenner: Back with a Vengeance!David Brenner: Back with a Vengeance!WriterMovie2000
David Brenner: Back with a Vengeance!David Brenner: Back with a Vengeance!ProducerMovie2000
The ViewThe ViewSelfTV Series1997
E! True Hollywood StoryE! True Hollywood StorySelf / AppearanceTV Series1996
Arli$$Arli$$David BrennerTV Series1996
The Rosie O'Donnell ShowThe Rosie O'Donnell ShowSelfTV Series1996
Late Night with Conan O'BrienLate Night with Conan O'BrienSelf - GuestTV Series1993
Late Show with David LettermanLate Show with David LettermanSelf - GuestTV Series1993
The Howard Stern ShowThe Howard Stern ShowSelfTV Series1990
Worth WinningWorth WinningCelebrity AuctioneerMovie1989
Joan Rivers and Friends Salute Heidi AbromowitzJoan Rivers and Friends Salute Heidi AbromowitzDavid BrennerMovie1988
Catch A Rising Star: 10th Anniversary SpecialCatch A Rising Star: 10th Anniversary SpecialSelfMovie1982
Ebony, Ivory and JadeEbony, Ivory and JadeSelfMovie1979
Happy Birthday, Las VegasSelf / AppearanceMovie1977
SnipSnipDavidTV Series1976
The Captain and TennilleThe Captain and TennilleSelf - GuestTV Series1976
The Midnight SpecialThe Midnight SpecialSelfTV Series1972
The Tonight Show Starring Johnny CarsonThe Tonight Show Starring Johnny CarsonSelfTV Series1962
The Tonight Show Starring Johnny CarsonThe Tonight Show Starring Johnny CarsonSelf - Guest HostTV Series1962
The Merv Griffin ShowThe Merv Griffin ShowSelfTV Series1962
The Mike Douglas ShowThe Mike Douglas ShowSelfTV Series1961
The Mike Douglas ShowThe Mike Douglas ShowSelf - Co-HostTV Series1961
The KissThe KissYoung ManMovie1958
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