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At the tender age of 15, Gilbert Gottfried began doing stand-up at open mike nights in New York City and, after a few short years, became known around town as "the comedian's comedian". After spending several years mastering the art of stand-up comedy, producers of the legendary NBC late-night comedy show Saturday Night Live (1975) became aware of Gottfried and, in 1980, hired him as a cast member. It was not until a few years later that his notoriety began after MTV hired him for a series of improvised and hilarious promos for the newly formed channel. This led to several television appearances on The Cosby Show (1984).
Gottfried's work in television soon led to roles in film. Most notable was his improvised scene as business manager "Sidney Bernstein" in Beverly Hills Cop II (1987). The New York Daily News critic wrote that "Gilbert Gottfried steals the picture with a single scene". Aside from his glowing reputation in comedy clubs, Gottfried gained a reputation as the king of quirky roles in both movies and television. He appeared in such movies as Problem Child (1990), Problem Child 2 (1991), Look Who's Talking Too (1990), and The Adventures of Ford Fairlane (1990). He was also the host of the very popular late night movie series Up All Night (1989).
After his performance as the wise cracking parrot "Iago" in the Disney classic Aladdin (1992), Gottfried became one of the most recognizable voice-over talents. His signature voice was heard in several commercials, cartoons and movies, including the frustrated duck in the AFLAC Insurance commercials. Gottfried was the voice of Digit in the long-running PBS series Cyberchase (2002).
Gottfried was a regular on the new Hollywood Squares (1998) and was a frequent guest on The Tonight Show with Jay Leno (1992) and Howard Stern on Demand (2005). He appeared in the hit comedy documentary The Aristocrats (2005), with Entertainment Weekly opining that, "out of the 101 comedians who appear on screen, no one is funnier - or more disgusting - than Gilbert Gottfried".
"Gilbert Gottfried Dirty Jokes" was recently released on both DVD and CD, featuring 50 non-stop minutes of Gottfried telling the funniest and filthiest jokes, ever. The show was filmed live at the Gotham Comedy Club in New York City. Also featured on the DVD are some of the funniest bonus features ever, including wild stories, indignant ranting and celebrity impressions. For this live performance, Gottfried put aside political correctness and fires an onslaught of jokes that know no boundaries. At the end of the show, Gottfried told what is known among comedians as the "Dirtiest Joke of All Time", the basis for The Aristocrats (2005). He was one of the most sought-after comedians, and regularly performed live to sold-out audiences across North America.
Gottfried died of ventricular tachycardia at the age of 67, leaving behind his wife, his two children, and his sister, Karen.- Sonny Caldinez was born on 1 July 1932 in Trinidad, British West Indies [now Trinidad and Tobago]. He was an actor, known for Raiders of the Lost Ark (1981), The Fifth Element (1997) and Doctor Who (1963). He died on 12 April 2022.
- Soula Athanasiadou was born in 1929 in Greece. She was an actress, known for Leni (2003), To syrtaki tis amartias (1966) and I timoria (1965). She died on 12 April 2022 in Athens, Greece.
- Traian Stanescu was born on 27 March 1940 in Faget, Romania. He was an actor, known for Masca de argint (1985), Colierul de turcoaze (1986) and Drumul oaselor (1980). He was married to Ilinca Tomoroveanu. He died on 12 April 2022 in Romania.
- Soundtrack
Charles McCormick was born on 8 May 1946 in the USA. He died on 12 April 2022 in the USA.- Sylvia Lancaster was a writer, known for Black Roses: The Killing of Sophie Lancaster (2015), A Town & Country Murder (2013) and Judge Rinder's Crime Stories (2016). She died on 12 April 2022 in Blackburn, Lancashire, England, UK.
- DeeAnn Blair was born on 29 January 1953 in Camp Roberts, California, USA. She was an actress, known for Amazon: Guardians of Eden (1992). She was married to Rick. She died on 12 April 2022 in Fort Worth, Texas, USA.
- Composer
- Sound Department
David Freel was born on 31 January 1958 in the USA. He was a composer, known for Rocket Jockey (1996) and Duke of Groove (1995). He was married to Jen. He died on 12 April 2022 in Oregon City, Oregon, USA.- Sandor Raski was born on 17 March 1945 in Ukraine. He was an actor, known for Barnum (1986). He was married to Erzsebet Ritter. He died on 12 April 2022 in Florida, USA.
- Cedric McMillan was born on 16 August 1977 in Maplewood, New Jersey, USA. He was married to Eva McMillan. He died on 12 April 2022 in Columbia, South Carolina, USA.
- Music Department
- Composer
- Actor
Jacek Szymkiewicz was born on 17 August 1974 in Trzebiatów, Zachodniopomorskie, Poland. He was a composer and actor, known for Slaba plec? (2015), Na noze (2016) and Reni Jusis: Zombie swiat (2016). He was married to Anna. He died on 12 April 2022 in Poland.- Larisa Khorolets was born on 28 August 1948 in Kiev, Ukrainian SSR, USSR. She was an actress, known for Sashko (1959), Partizanskaya iskra (1957) and Sofya Grushko (1972). She died on 12 April 2022 in Ukraine.
- Sound Department
Roy Ehman was born on 27 November 1925 in Regina, Saskatchewan, Canada. Roy is known for Kêrels aan die stuur (1965). Roy was married to Betty and Dulcie. Roy died on 12 April 2022 in Maryville, Tennessee, USA.- Vesna Latinger was born on 29 August 1942 in Mostar, Bosnia and Herzegovina, Yugoslavia. She was an actress, known for Ceo zivot za godinu dana (1971), San (1966) and TV teatar (1956). She died on 12 April 2022 in Jerusalem, Israel.
- Shirley Spork was born on 14 April 1927 in Detroit, Michigan, USA. She died on 12 April 2022 in Palm Desert, California, USA.