Richard Jeni

Biography: Like many comedians, Jeni's real life wasn't as funny as his routines. And at age 49, an unshakable battle with depression caused this hilariously blunt Brooklyn comic to commit suicide. On March 10, 2007, Jeni's girlfriend found him alive but fading after a self-inflicted gunshot wound to the head. He was pronounced dead at a nearby hospital. It was a sad end for a man who had evoked so much laughter, even if he never quite became a household name. While he snagged bit parts in films (The Mask) and TV guest spots (Married... with Children), Jeni was best known for his irreverent stand-up specials in which he poked merciless fun at everything from relationships to politics. 1992's Richard Jeni: Platypus Man earned him a same-named, short-lived UPN sitcom, but his manic manner and aggressive persona didn't fare well in prime time. Although he continued to work, playing to sold-out crowds, appearing in TV ads and even contributing special material to the 77th Annual AcademyLike many comedians, Jeni's real life wasn't as funny as his routines. And at age 49, an unshakable battle with depression caused this hilariously blunt Brooklyn comic to commit suicide. On March 10, 2007, Jeni's girlfriend found him alive but fading after a self-inflicted gunshot wound to the head. He was pronounced dead at a nearby hospital. It was a sad end for a man who had evoked so much laughter, even if he never quite became a household name. While he snagged bit parts in films (The Mask) and TV guest spots (Married... with Children), Jeni was best known for his irreverent stand-up specials in which he poked merciless fun at everything from relationships to politics. 1992's Richard Jeni: Platypus Man earned him a same-named, short-lived UPN sitcom, but his manic manner and aggressive persona didn't fare well in prime time. Although he continued to work, playing to sold-out crowds, appearing in TV ads and even contributing special material to the 77th Annual Academy Awards hosted by his pal Chris Rock, his big break never came. Expand

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Title: Year: Credit: User score:
tbd The Academy Awards Feb 27, 2005 Special Material tbd
tbd I Love the 90's Part Deux: Season 1 Jan 17, 2004 Himself tbd
tbd The View: Season 6 Sep 9, 2002 Richard Jeni tbd
tbd Comedy Central Presents: Season 6 Apr 22, 2002 Writer / Performer tbd
tbd The View: Season 5 Sep 4, 2001 Richard Jeni tbd
tbd The View: Season 4 Jul 28, 1998 Richard Jeni tbd
tbd The Tonight Show Starring Johnny Carson: Season 30 Oct 1, 1991 Guest tbd
tbd Married with Children: Season 3 Nov 6, 1988 Eli 8.0
tbd The Tonight Show Starring Johnny Carson: Season 27 Oct 10, 1988 Guest tbd
tbd The Academy Awards May 16, 1929 Special Material tbd
tbd The Tonight Show Starring Johnny Carson: Season 28 Oct 1, 1962 Guest tbd