Rodney Dangerfield

 Rodney Dangerfield, born Jacob Rodney Cohen (November 22, 1921 – October 5, 2004)

Dangerfield was known for the catchphrase "I don't get no respect!" and his monologues on that theme. He is also remembered for his 1980's film roles, especially in Easy Money, Caddyshack, and Back to School. His first was in the 1940's appearing in the "Borscht Belt" resorts in the Catskill Mountains of New York state where he wrote jokes, was a singing waiter and did a stand up act under the name of Jack Roy. He struggled until he decided to leave the business to earn a stable living as aluminum siding salesman and a house painter. He would later return in the 1960's at age 40 as Rodney Dangerfield, and his stand up act took off with various television appearances and comedy albums. His movie career was as varied as his comedy act, making his acting debut in the 1971 movie "The Projectionist." The natural comedian, he took a rare turn at dramatic acting in 1994 that drew positive reviews in "Natural Born Killers" as the abusive father. Over the years, he never lost a blunt and sarcastic appeal for his brand of humor. He was a regular when Johnny Carson hosted "The Tonight Show" and would appear frequently on 'The Tonight Show with Jay Leno.' Rodney Dangerfield died at age 82, following complications from heart surgery, and is buried at Westwood Memorial Park.