Laraine Newman is an American comedian, actress, voice actor, and writer who has a net worth of $3 million. Laraine Newman is probably best-known for being one of the original cast members of "Saturday Night Live." Laraine took her first improv classes at 15 and then went to study mime in Paris with Marcel Marceau. She was a founding member of The Groundlings and starred on Saturday Night Live from 1975 to 1980.

Newman has over 160 acting credits to her name. She starred as Carla in the TV series "Jungle Junction" from 2009 to 2013. Newman also starred in the movies "American Hot Wax," "Perfect," "Invaders from Mars," "Problem Child 2," and "Cloudy with a Chance of Meatballs." She voiced roles in the movies "Monsters, Inc.," "Finding Nemo," "Shrek 2," "Horton Hears a Who!," "WALL-E," "Up," "Toy Story 3," "The Lorax," "Wreck-It Ralph," and "Despicable Me 2." Newman was nominated for a Primetime Emmy Award in 1979 for Outstanding Comedy-Variety or Music Program for "Saturday Night Live." She is a contributing editor for the online magazine "One For The Table" and contributes to the "Huffington Post."

Laraine's daughter Hannah Einbinder is an actress and comedian who stars in the HBO series "Hacks" alongside Jean Smart.

Early Life

Laraine Newman was born on March 2, 1952, in Los Angeles, California. She is the daughter of a musician and a homemaker. Newman began her acting career in the early 1970s, appearing in several off-Broadway productions. In 1975, she was cast in the original cast of Saturday Night Live.

Saturday Night Live

Newman was a cast member on Saturday Night Live from 1975 to 1980. She was one of the original cast members of the show, and she was known for her versatile comedic skills. Newman was able to play a wide range of characters on SNL, including eccentric housewives, ditzy blondes, and foul-mouthed teenagers. She was also a member of the show's improv troupe, and she was known for her quick wit and her ability to improvise.

Some of Newman's most memorable characters from SNL include:

• Emily Litella, a ditzy old woman who always ended her sentences with "nevermind."
• Connie Conehead, a member of an alien family from outer space.
• Judy Miller, a foul-mouthed teenager who was always getting into trouble.
• Landlady, a woman who always rented her apartment to strange and unusual characters.

Newman left SNL in 1980 to pursue a career in film and television. She has since appeared in films such as "This Is Spinal Tap" and "The Big Lebowski." She has also had a recurring role on the HBO series "Curb Your Enthusiasm."

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Career After SNL

After leaving SNL, Newman had a successful career in film and television. She appeared in films such as "This Is Spinal Tap" (1984), "The Big Lebowski" (1998), and "The Cable Guy" (1996). She also had a recurring role on the HBO series "Curb Your Enthusiasm" (2000-2009).

Newman has also had a successful career as a voice actress. She has voiced characters in animated films such as "Shrek" (2001), "Monsters, Inc." (2001), and "Toy Story 3" (2010). She has also voiced characters in animated television series such as "The Simpsons" and "Ren & Stimpy."

Personal Life

Laraine was married to Chad Einbinder from 1991 to 2015. They had two children together, Spike and Hanna Einbinder.

Real Estate

In 1979, Laraine paid $279,000 for a home in LA's Westwood neighborhood. In the wake of her divorce from Chad Einbinder, she listed the home for sale in June 2015 for $2.5 million. She ultimately accepted $2.35 million in March 2016.

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Stefan Raab is a German entertainer, comedian, television host, and musician who has a net worth of $160 million.

From 1999 to 2015, he hosted the late-night comedy talk show TV total and has also created a number of other television shows, such as Schlag den Raab and Bundesvision Song Contest.

Raab began his TV career in the early 1990s, hosting a number of comedy shows on the VIVA music channel. In 1994, he released his first single, "Ma Baker", which became a hit in Germany. The song was a parody of the Milli Vanilli song "Girl You Know It's True" and featured Raab dressed as a woman.

Raab's big break came in 1999, when he began hosting the late-night comedy talk show TV total. The show was a huge success and made Raab a household name in Germany. TV total featured a mix of comedy sketches, music performances, and interviews with celebrities. Raab was known for his irreverent humor and his willingness to poke fun at himself and others.

In addition to TV total, Raab also created a number of other successful television shows, including Schlag den Raab (a game show), Bundesvision Song Contest (a music competition), and Wok-WM (a wok racing competition). Raab also wrote and produced several songs for the Eurovision Song Contest, including Guildo Horn's "Guildo hat euch lieb" (which finished seventh in 1998) and Max Mutzke's "Can't Stop Thinking of You" (which finished fourth in 2004).

Raab retired from television in 2015. He is now a successful businessman, with interests in a variety of industries. He is also married and has two children.

Early Life

Stefan Konrad Raab was born on October 20, 1966, in Cologne, Germany. He grew up in a working-class family and attended a Jesuit boarding school. Raab was interested in music from a young age and played drums in a number of bands during his teenage years. After graduating from high school, he completed an apprenticeship as a butcher and then studied law for five semesters. However, he dropped out of law school to pursue a career in entertainment.

Music Career

Raab began his TV career in the early 1990s, hosting a number of comedy shows on the VIVA music channel. In 1994, he released his first single, "Ma Baker", which became a hit in Germany. The song was a parody of the Milli Vanilli song "Girl You Know It's True" and featured Raab dressed as a woman.

Raab continued to release singles and albums throughout the 1990s. His songs were often funny and irreverent, and they often poked fun at popular culture. Raab also collaborated with a number of other artists, including German pop star Nena.

In 2000, Raab represented Germany at the Eurovision Song Contest with the song "Wadde hadde dudde da?". The song finished fifth, which was Germany's best result in the contest in 10 years.

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Eurovision

Raab was a regular fixture at the Eurovision Song Contest for many years. He wrote and produced several songs for the contest, including Guildo Horn's "Guildo hat euch lieb" (which finished seventh in 1998) and Max Mutzke's "Can't Stop Thinking of You" (which finished fourth in 2004). Raab also hosted the German national selection for the Eurovision Song Contest on several occasions.

TV Total

Stefan Raab hosted the late-night comedy talk show TV total from 1999 to 2015. The show was a huge success and made Raab a household name in Germany. TV total featured a mix of comedy sketches, music performances, and interviews with celebrities. Raab was known for his irreverent humor and his willingness to poke fun at himself and others. The show was also known for its elaborate sketches and stunts, which often went viral. TV total was a cultural phenomenon in Germany and it is considered one of the most successful late-night talk shows of all time.

Awards

Raab has won numerous awards for his work in television and music. He has won the Deutscher Fernsehpreis (German Television Award) seven times, including the award for Best Entertainment Show in 2000, 2001, 2002, 2003, 2004, 2005, and 2006. He has also won the Echo Award (German Music Award) three times, including the award for Producer of the Year in 2000, 2001, and 2002.

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El Rubius is a Norwegian-Spanish YouTube personality who has a net worth of $7 million. El Rubius is known for gameplay videos and vlogs. He has more than 40 million subscribers on YouTube and 14.3 million followers on Twitch, and he has received YouTube Creator Awards for hitting 100,000 subscribers (2012), one million subscribers (2013), and 10 million subscribers (2015). As of 2019, El Rubius' YouTube channel was the most-subscribed channel in Spain, and in 2021, his channel was featured on a list of the 50 YouTube channels with the biggest number of subscribers in the world. In 2014, he published the book "El Libro Troll" ("The Troll Book"), and he followed it with three "Virtual Hero" comic books in 2015 and 2017. From 2018 to 2020, a "Virtual Hero" anime series aired on the Spanish digital television service Movistar+, and El Rubius voiced himself on the show. A 2016 tweet by El Rubius is the world's most retweeted tweet, and that year he was included on "Time" magazine's list of "next generation leaders." As of July 2023, El Rubius had the third most-followed Twitch channel.

Early Life

El Rubius was born Rubén Doblas Gundersen on February 13, 1990, in Mijas, Andalusia, Spain. He is the son of a Norwegian mother and Spanish father, and he has a half-sister and two half-brothers. El Rubius' parents divorced when he was 3 years old, and he moved to Bergen, Norway, with his mother, Bente. He later moved to Madrid after his mother became involved with a Spanish man who El Rubius refers to as "The Godfather." El Rubius attended primary and secondary school in Madrid, and he credits his first game system, the SNES, for inspiring his love of geek culture and video games. He returned to Norway as a teenager, and after graduating from high school, he went back to Spain and worked at a supermarket. El Rubius studied 3D modelling and animation at Madrid's Arteneo School.

Career

El Rubius launched his first YouTube channel, "elrubius," in 2006, and his first video was a montage of "Grand Theft Auto IV." In 2011, he began uploading "Skyrim" montages, and due to his channel not being able to be associated with a Machinima Network, Inc. contract because of three copyright infringement complaints, he created a new YouTube channel, "elrubiusOMG." In 2012, El Rubius began uploading videos in which he attempted to summarize a video game in one minute, and these videos went viral in Spain. His most-viewed video is a 2012 "Minecraft"-centric parody of the Chayanne song "Torero" called "Minero," which has amassed more than 106 million views.

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The "elrubiusOMG" channel eventually grew to 40.4 million subscribers, and his videos have been viewed over 7.4 billion times. He created his Twitch channel, "Rubius," in 2018, and as of this writing, he has 14.3 million followers there. El Rubius' 2014 book, "El Libro Troll," was #1 in Spain for eight weeks, and it was a bestseller at that year's Madrid Book Fair. In 2014, he also starred in the web series "La otra película" with fellow YouTuber Mangel. In 2018, an animated series based on El Rubius' "Virtual Hero" comics book premiered on Movistar+. The series aired 18 episodes over two seasons, and critic Alberto Cano called the show "a fresh, fun animated fiction that rises as a notable product for the young audience." In 2022, the documentary "Rubius X" began streaming on Amazon Prime Video, and it "celebrates the tenth anniversary of Rubius, one of Spain's top content creators, publishing his first video."

Personal Life

During a January 2021 Twitch broadcast, El Rubius announced that he was intending to move to Andorra because he wanted to be closer to his friends and live in a place where he would get less public recognition than he got in Madrid. This statement caused controversy on social media since many streamers and YouTubers had done this due to Andorra having a lower tax burden than other countries. El Rubius was criticized by a Spanish Treasury official, who called the decision unethical. Pablo Iglesias, the former vice president of the Government of Spain, also criticized the move and retweeted a tweet from retired pro basketball player Juanma López Iturriaga explaining that YouTube personalities were moving in order to avoid paying taxes.

Awards and Nominations

In 2016, El Rubius won a Play Award for YouTuber of the Year. In 2022, he earned an ESLAND Award nomination for Streamer of the Year.

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Tim Robinson is an American actor and comedian who has a net worth of $2 million. Tim Robinson is best known for his Netflix series "I Think You Should Leave." He was also a cast member on "Saturday Night Live" from 2012 to 2016. He actually spent his first season as a cast member then opted to step back into a writing position. He worked on 68 total SNL episodes. His show "I Think Your Should Leave," which he co-created and executive produces has earned a cult following and devoted fanbase.

Early Life

Tim Robinson was born on May 23, 1981, in Detroit, Michigan. His parents divorced when he was young and he was raised mostly in Clarkstown, Michigan, where he attended Clarkstown High School.

After graduating from high school in 2000 Tim began taking weekend improv classes at the Detroit branch of Second City.

Career

After touring with Detroit's Second City troupe, Tim eventually joined Second City Chicago.

In 2011 he was a series regular on a CBS sitcom called "Friend Me" that did not end up airing.

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Saturday Night Live

Robinson's career reached new heights when he joined "Saturday Night Live" (SNL) as a featured player for the 2012-2013 season. After one season he requested to be moved from the cast to the writing team. This period was significant as it put him on the national comedy map. He was part of the writing team from 2013 to 2016, earning an Emmy nomination for his work.

Detroiters

After his tenure with SNL, Robinson teamed up with fellow comedian Sam Richardson, a Detroit native and friend from his Second City days, to create the comedy series "Detroiters." The show, which aired for two seasons on Comedy Central from 2017 to 2018, was well-received and showcased Robinson's skills as a performer and a creator. The show was executive produced by Jason Sudeikis and Lorne Michaels.

Simultaneously, Robinson continued to branch out into other areas of television and film. He had a recurring role on the Netflix series "The Characters" and made appearances in films like "Popstar: Never Stop Never Stopping" and "The Lonely Island Presents: The Unauthorized Bash Brothers Experience."

I Think You Should Leave with Tim Robinson

Robinson's unique comedic voice found its purest expression in his Netflix series "I Think You Should Leave with Tim Robinson." Launched in 2019, the series is a sketch comedy show known for its outlandish scenarios and absurdist humor. Robinson is the creator, co-writer, and star of the show, which quickly gained a cult following for its innovative and surreal take on the sketch format. It's widely considered one of the best comedies on the platform and further solidifies Robinson's place in the comedy world.

Personal Life

Beyond his professional pursuits, Robinson leads a relatively private life. He's married to Heather Robinson, and together, they have two children.

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Bruce Vilanch is an American actor, songwriter and comedy writer who has a net worth of $6 million. Bruce Vilanch is best known to mainstream audiences for his four-year stint as a panelist on the 1998 revival of the television game show "Hollywood Squares." He is also well-known for his long tenure writing for the annual Academy Awards from 1989 to 2014. Among his acting work, Vilanch created and performed in his own one-man stage play, "Bruce Vilanch: Almost Famous," and starred as Edna Turnblad in the first national stage tour of the musical "Hairspray."

Early Life and Education

Bruce Vilanch was born on November 23, 1948 in New York City, and was brought up in Paterson, New Jersey by his adoptive parents Henne and Jonas. It was his mother who helped push him toward a career in show business, helping to get him signed with Lane Bryant's Charming Chub division as a chubby child model. In Paterson, Vilanch was educated at Eastside High School. He went on to attend the Ohio State University, where he studied theater and journalism and wrote reviews of shows.

Writing Career

Vilanch began his professional writing career penning entertainment features for the Chicago Tribune. Through that gig, he met numerous celebrities, including then-fledgling singer Bette Midler. In 1974, Vilanch wrote comedy material for Midler's Broadway show "Clams on the Half Shell"; he would go on to write material for many of her later shows. After moving to Los Angeles, Vilanch served as a co-writer for "The Donny & Marie Show," the "Star Wars Holiday Special," and "The Brady Bunch Hour." He also wrote comedy material for an array of comics, including Billy Crystal, Roseanne Barr, Paul Reiser, Lily Tomlin, and Rosie O'Donnell. In 1978, Vilanch co-wrote the book for the Broadway musical "Platinum." Two years later, he began writing both humorous and serious columns for the LGBTQ magazine the Advocate.

Vilanch had one of his longest-running gigs as a writer for the annual Academy Awards, which he wrote for from 1989 to 2014. He served as the show's head writer from 2000 to 2014. In his role, Vilanch became known for coming up with new jokes on the spot based on unexpected events that had occurred during the telecast, such as Jack Palance's one-armed push-ups at the 1992 ceremony. He won six Emmy Awards in total for his contributions to the Oscars. Vilanch also contributed material to various Emmy, Tony, and Grammy telecasts. Elsewhere, as a songwriter, he co-wrote "Where is My Man" and "Sex Over the Phone" with Fred Zarr and Jacques Morali. In 2010, Vilanch wrote for his longtime friend Florence Henderson's stage show "An Evening with Friends."

Acting Career

Vilanch made his professional acting debut in the 1975 romantic drama film "Mahogany," starring Diana Ross. He played a dress manufacturer in the film. Later, in the 1980s, Vilanch played Wendon in the science-fiction comedy "The Ice Pirates." He also appeared in an episode of the television sitcom "Bosom Buddies" and in a scene of Jim McBride's film "Breathless." In the 1990s, Vilanch showed up on "Law & Order."

Moving to the stage in the early 21st century, Vilanch created and performed in his own one-man show, "Bruce Vilanch: Almost Famous." It was held off-Broadway at the Westbeth Theatre Center in 2000. Later, in 2005, Vilanch starred on Broadway as Edna Turnblad in the musical "Hairspray," a role he had played for the previous two years in the show's first national stage tour.

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Other Media Appearances

Vilanch became best-known to mainstream audiences as a regular panelist on the 1998 revival of the television game show "Hollywood Squares," hosted by Tom Bergeron. He appeared alongside other regular panelists Gilbert Gottfried, Caroline Rhea, and Martin Mull. Vilanch also served as head writer on the series through 2002. He went on to participate in the third season of the reality series "Celebrity Fit Club" in 2006. Two years after that, Vilanch appeared as himself in the Adam Sandler action comedy film "You Don't Mess with the Zohan." In 2011, he served as a guest judge in the third season of the reality competition series "RuPaul's Drag Race"; he would go on to appear as a coach in the fifth season and as a guest judge again in season six.

Among his other appearances, Vilanch played himself in the 2011 gay body-switching romcom "Walk a Mile in My Pradas" and in a 2015 episode of the Disney animated series "Penn Zero: Part-Time Hero." In 2012, he portrayed Arnold Schwarzenegger in an episode of the sketch comedy series "The Eric Andre Show." Vilanch has also appeared in some documentary films, including 1999's "Get Bruce!," of which he was the subject, and 2007's "Laughing Matters," which featured him alongside several other gay comics. Additionally, he appeared as a commentator in the 2010 documentary "The Adonis Factor," about gay male body image.

Charity Work

Vilanch is significantly involved in charity work, particularly related to LGBTQ issues. He previously served as the MC of the annual fundraiser Quest for the Crown, organized by Aid for AIDS in Los Angeles. Vilanch also emceed an event for Broadway Cares/Equity Fights AIDS in 2009 and 2010. In 2017, he hosted a celebrity roast of Michael Musto to raise money for the Callen-Lorde Community Health Center in New York City.

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Aidy Bryant is an American actress and comedian who has a net worth of $4 million. Aidy Bryant is best known for being a former cast member on the television series "Saturday Night Live." She was a cast-member from 2012 to 2022.

Saturday Night Live Salary

There are 21 episodes in a season of SNL. First-year cast members make $7,000 per episode, or $147,000 per season. Second-year cast members make $8,000 per episode, or $168,000 per season. If a cast member makes it to their fifth season, they make $15,000 per episode, or $315,000 per season. The highest salary that can be reached at SNL is for people who've been there the longest or are the most important to the show. They make $25,000 per episode, or $525,000 per year. It is likely that Aidy Bryant's salary was on higher end of that spectrum by the time she left the show.

Early Life

Bryant was born on May 7, 1987 in Phoenix, Arizona to parents Georganne and Tom Bryant. Her mother owned a boutique in Phoenix while Bryant was growing up. She grew up with her one brother and is of English, Irish, and German descent. She attended Xavier College Preparatory and graduated in 2005. While a teenager, she attended improv workshops at the Arizona Jewish Theatre Company. After high school, she attended Columbia College in Chicago and graduated in 2009. While there, she participated in the school's comedy studies program which had been developed by the Theatre Department and The Second City, the famed Chicago improv comedy group.

Career

After graduating from Columbia College, Bryant toured with the musical improv group Baby Wants Candy. During this time, she was approached by The Second City and began performing with the group. She toured the country and also performed on board Norwegian Cruise Lines. She has also performed with iO Chicago and the Annoyance Theatre. She then was approached to audition for "Saturday Night Live," and eventually landed a spot on the show as one of the show's youngest ever hires given she was only 25 at the time.

Bryant made her debut as a featured player on "Saturday Night Live" on September 15, 2012 during the show's 38^th season. She was promoted to a repertory player during her second season on the show. Some of Bryant's recurring characters on "Saturday Night Live" include 'Lil Baby Aidy, Sarah Huckabee Sanders, Ted Cruz, and Tonker Bell, among others. In 2014, she and a number of other "SNL" cast members were nominated for a Primetime Emmy Award in the category of Outstanding Original Music and Lyrcis for the "Home for the Holiday (Twin Bed)" music video sketch that had aired on the show in December of 2013.

In addition to her work on "Saturday Night Live," Bryant appeared with a recurring role in the second season of IFC's "Comedy Bang! Bang!" playing the show's segment producer. She also made an uncredited cameo appearance in "The Amazing Spider-Man 2." She has also made guest appearances on shows like "Broad City," "Documentary Now!," "The Awesomes," and "Girls."

In 2016, Bryant had a recurring role as Alice in the Louis C.K. series "Horace and Pete." In 2017, Bryant provided the voice of main character D.D. Danger on the animated series "Danger & Eggs." She voiced the character for 13 episodes of the show. In 2018, she received a nomination at the 70^th Primetime Emmy Awards for Outstanding Supporting Actress in a Comedy Series. She also had a role in the film "I Feel Pretty" starring comedian Amy Schumer and in the series "Unbreakable Kimmy Schmidt" and "Portlandia."

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In 2019, Bryant starred in the Hulu series "Shrill." After she became involved with the show as a co-writer, co-executive producer, and as the main character, there were questions as to whether she would return for the 2019-2020 season of "SNL." Lorne Michaels, the creator and producer of "SNL," encouraged her to work on both shows. Bryant has stated that should would work 12-hour days on "Shrill" followed by working on "SNL" afterwards. "Shrill" ran for three seasons, ending in May of 2021. In the final season of the show, Bryant received a nomination at the Emmy Awards in the Outstanding Lead Actress in a Comedy Series. Bryant had also planned to leave "SNL" after its 45^th season but the COVID-19 pandemic caused her to reconsider leaving in order to experience one final normal season. She did leave the show after the 2021-2022 season.

In 2021, Bryant signed an overall deal with Universal Television. She currently voices the character of Emmy on the adult animated series "Human Resources," a spin-off of "Big Mouth," which premiered on March 18, 2022. The series was created by Kelly Galuska, Nick Kroll, Andrew Goldberg, Mark Levin, and Jennifer Flackett for Netflix.

Personal Life

Throughout her adolescence, Bryant struggled with self-esteem issues related to her weight. Her pursuit of acting helped her become more confident as a person and as an actress. In April of 2018, Bryant married comedian Connor O'Malley, who was a writer on "Late Night with Seth Meyers." They had met in 2008 as performers at the Annoyance Theatre in Chicago and later started dating before getting engaged in 2016.

Real Estate

In May 2016 Aidy paid $1 million for an 850 square foot apartment in New York City's Chelsea neighborhood.

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Oliver Hardy was a comic actor who had a net worth of $150 thousand at the time of his death in 1957. Oliver Hardy died on August 7, 1957 at 65 years old from cerebral thrombosis. Unfortunately, Oliver and Stan Laurel never really were able to benefit financially from their massive success. At the end of his life in the early 1960s, Stan Laurel was living in a cheap Santa Monica apartment out of necessity. The duo claimed that much of their money went to producers and managers who technically owned their image. For Stan Laurel, he also lost much of his fortune in several divorces.

Oliver was best known as one half of the popular motion picture comedy duo Laurel and Hardy. With his partner Stan Laurel, he appeared in a combined 107 short and feature films between 1927 and 1951. Among their most famous titles are "The Battle of the Century," "Big Business," "Sons of the Desert," "Babes in Toyland," and "The Music Box," the lattermost of which won the inaugural Academy Award for Best Live Action Short Film.

Early Life and Education

Oliver Hardy was born as Norvell Hardy on January 18, 1892 in Harlem, Georgia as the youngest of five children of Emily and Oliver. His father was a Confederate Army veteran of the Civil War who ran a cotton plantation, and later, served as the tax collector for Columbia County, Georgia. He passed away when Hardy was less than a year old. Growing up, Hardy was often a problem child; in the fifth grade, he was sent to Georgia Military College, and at the age of 13 was sent to Young Harris College. With meager interest in formal education, he was drawn to music and theater. Hardy ended up running away from his boarding school near Atlanta to join a theatrical group. Later, he signed up for a couple of courses at the University of Georgia just so he could play football.

Career Beginnings in Film

Hardy first got involved with film in 1910 when he became the manager, projectionist, ticket taker, and janitor of a new motion picture theater in Milledgeville, Georgia. He grew obsessed with the nascent film industry and believed he could do a better job than the actors he saw on screen. Encouraged by a friend, Hardy moved to Jacksonville, Florida in 1913 and worked for the Lubin Manufacturing Company, a film production company. At night, he worked as a cabaret and vaudeville singer. In 1914, Hardy made his first film for Lubin, entitled "Outwitting Dad"; he was billed as Babe Hardy. By the next year, he had made around 50 short one-reel films for the company. Hardy subsequently moved to New York, where he made films for Pathé, Casino, and Edison Studios. Back in Jacksonville, he made films for the Vim Comedy Company, and then for King Bee, which purchased Vim. Hardy became known during this time for playing villains opposite Billy West, who imitated Charlie Chaplin. He also directed a handful of his own short films.

Hardy moved to Los Angeles, California in 1917 and began doing freelance work for various Hollywood studios. He was rejected for enlistment during World War I due to his heavy size. Between 1918 and 1923, Hardy made over 40 films for Vitagraph, primarily costarring Larry Semon. Hardy also appeared in "The Lucky Dog," his first film to feature Stan Laurel; however, the two were not yet a comedy duo. In 1924, Hardy started working at Hal Roach Studios in the popular "Our Gang" films. The year after that, he starred in "The Wizard of Oz" and "Yes, Yes, Nanette!," the latter of which was co-directed by Laurel. Hardy also appeared in many films with Clyde Cooke and Bobby Ray. In 1926, he acted alongside Cooke in "Wandering Papas," another Laurel-directed short.

Laurel and Hardy

After having worked together on several occasions prior, Laurel and Hardy became an official comedy duo act in 1927 when they starred in the silent short "Putting Pants on Philip" for Hal Roach Studios. They were subsequently in such films as "The Battle of the Century," "Should Married Men Go Home?," and "Two Tars." In 1929, Laurel and Hardy made their first talkie, "Unaccustomed As We Are." That was followed by "Berth Marks," "Blotto," "Brats," "Another Fine Mess," and "Be Big!," among dozens of other titles. The duo also appeared in their first feature films, "Hollywood Revue of 1929" and the Technicolor musical "The Rogue Song," and starred in the feature "Pardon Us." In 1932, Laurel and Hardy starred in one of their most famous films, "The Music Box," which focuses on their laborious attempt to move a piano up a long flight of stairs. The film won the inaugural Academy Award for Best Live Action Short Film. They followed that with the popular feature films "Sons of the Desert" and "Babes in Toyland." Later in the 1930s, Laurel and Hardy were lent to General Service Studios to make "The Flying Deuces." They also made their final films for Hal Roach, "A Chump at Oxford" and "Saps at Sea."

In 1941, Laurel and Hardy signed with 20th Century Fox, and the year after that signed a two-picture deal with MGM. Initially, the duo only acted as hired guns in the studios' B-movies, but became so successful that they were soon given more creative control and screen presence. During the World War II years, Laurel and Hardy made eight feature films, including "Air Raid Wardens," "Jitterbugs," "The Big Noise," and "Nothing But Trouble." After the war, the duo embarked on a six-week tour of the United Kingdom, which was so successful that they expanded the tour to include stops in France, Belgium, and Scandinavia. In Europe, Laurel and Hardy made their final film together, 1951's "Atoll K." The duo continued making some appearances after that, including on live television broadcasts of the BBC program "Face the Music" and the NBC program "This is Your Life." Laurel and Hardy ended their career as a comedy duo having appeared in a total of 107 films.

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Later Films Without Laurel

Hardy made two notable films without Laurel late in his career. The first was 1939's "Zenobia," in which he starred as a Mississippi country doctor who gets followed around by the circus elephant he healed. A decade later, Hardy had a supporting role in the Western "The Fighting Kentuckian," starring his good friend John Wayne.

Personal Life and Death

In 1913, Hardy wed his first wife, pianist Madelyn Saloshin. They separated in 1919 before getting officially divorced in late 1921. Hardy subsequently married actress Myrtle Reeves, whom he divorced in 1937 after an unhappy marriage. His third and final wife was Virginia Lucille Jones, to whom he was blissfully wed from 1940 until his passing.

Significantly overweight, Hardy had a heart attack in 1954 that made him realize he needed to attend to his health. Consequently, he lost over 150 pounds in just a few months. However, in 1956, Hardy had a major stroke that he never recovered from. After suffering two more strokes in August of 1957, he went into a coma and passed away. He was 65 years of age.

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Buddy Hackett was an American comedian and actor who had a net worth of $10 million. Buddy Hackett was known for his roles in such films as "The Music Man," "It's a Mad, Mad, Mad, Mad World," and "The Love Bug." He was also known for his frequent appearances on television talk and variety shows throughout the 1950s and 60s, including both the Jack Paar and Johnny Carson versions of "The Tonight Show." Among his other credits, Hackett starred as the titular character on the short-lived sitcom "Stanley," and appeared many times on the game show "Hollywood Squares."

In 1998 he was awarded a star on the Hollywood Walk of Fame. His star is located at 6834 Hollywood Blvd. Buddy Hackett passed away on June 30, 2003 at the age of 78.

Early Life and Education

Buddy Hackett was born as Leonard Hacker on August 31, 1924 in the Brooklyn borough of New York City to Jewish parents Anna and Philip. His mother worked in the garment industry, while his father upholstered furniture. As a child, Hackett suffered from Bell's palsy, which would contribute to the slurred speech and distorted facial expressions that he had throughout his life. He was educated at New Utrecht High School, where he participated in the drama club and played varsity football. After graduating in 1942, Hackett enlisted in the US Army and served as an anti-aircraft battery during World War II.

Career Beginnings

While he was still in high school, Hackett worked as a "tummler," or "tumult maker," at Borscht Belt resorts in the Catskills. It was during this time that he started performing stand-up comedy, with his first set being at the Golden Hotel in Hurleyville, New York. After the war, Hackett was employed at the Pink Elephant club in Brooklyn. He also performed stand-up in Los Angeles and Las Vegas, and continued to perform in the Catskills.

Film Career

Hackett started his film career with a 10-minute "World of Sports" reel in 1950 entitled "King of the Pins." Three years later, he made his feature film debut in the musical comedy "Walking My Baby Back Home," in which he reprised a racist nightclub routine that became popular with audiences. Hackett subsequently served as an emergency replacement for an ill Lou Costello in the 1954 Abbott and Costello comedy "Fireman, Save My Child." His next role was in "God's Little Acre," released in 1958. In the early 60s, Hackett starred in the comedies "All Hands on Deck" and "Everything's Ducky," and played Marcellus Washburn in the adaptation of the Broadway musical "The Music Man." He also appeared in a segment of the fantasy film "The Wonderful World of the Brothers Grimm." In 1963, Hackett played Benjy Benjamin in the all-star ensemble comedy "It's a Mad, Mad, Mad, Mad World," directed by Stanley Kramer. The following year, he appeared in "Muscle Beach Party" and "The Golden Head." Hackett wasn't in another film until 1969, when he played lovable auto mechanic Tennessee Steinmetz in the Disney car racing comedy "The Love Bug."

After a nearly decade-long break from the big screen, Hackett returned in 1978 with a role in the anthology comedy "Loose Shoes." He acted less frequently on film after that. In 1980, he starred alongside child actress Yasmine Bleeth in the musical "Hey Babe!," and then didn't act in another film until 1988's "Scrooged," in which he played Scrooge. Closing out the decade, Hackett voiced the character Scuttle in the Disney animated musical "The Little Mermaid." Following another long break, he appeared in the 1998 adventure dramedy "Paulie" as Artie, the owner of a pawn shop. Hackett had his final film role in 2000, reprising his voice role as Scuttle in the direct-to-video animated sequel "The Little Mermaid II: Return to the Sea."

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Television Career

Hackett became well-known to mainstream audiences in the 1950s and 60s for his frequent appearances on talk and variety shows. He was often a guest on Jack Paar's and Arthur Godfrey's shows, where he would tell off-color jokes and mug to the camera. Hackett was especially famous for making numerous appearances on "The Tonight Show Starring Johnny Carson"; he was allegedly the most frequent guest in the show's history. He also appeared on "The Perry Como Show" and the panel game show "What's My Line?" As an actor, Hackett appeared in two episodes of the ABC Western series "The Rifleman," and from 1956 to 1957 starred as the titular character, a newsstand operator in a swanky New York City hotel, on the sitcom "Stanley."

In the late 1960s and into the 70s, Hackett made several appearances on the game show "Hollywood Squares." He also appeared in television commercials for Lay's potato chips and Tuscan Dairy popsicles and yogurt. In 1978, Hackett portrayed Lou Costello opposite Harvey Korman as Bud Abbott in the television film "Bud and Lou," and in 1979 he narrated the Rankin/Bass holiday special "Jack Frost." He subsequently hosted a syndicated revival of the quiz show "You Bet Your Life." Hackett went on to make guest appearances on "Murder, She Wrote" and "L.A. Law" in the 1980s. In the final years of his career in the late 1990s and early 2000s, he had a recurring segment called "Tuesdays with Buddy" on the talk show "The Late Late Show with Craig Kilborn," and in 1999 played the main role of Lonnie Dragon in the short-lived Fox series "Action."

Personal Life and Death

Hackett was married to Sherry Cohen from 1955 until his passing in 2003. They lived in Leonia, New Jersey at first before moving to Fort Lee, where they purchased the house previously owned by the late crime boss Albert Anastasia. Hackett and Cohen had three children, including Sandy, who followed in his father's footsteps by becoming a comedian.

In the early 1990s, Hackett was diagnosed with heart disease. Refusing to have bypass surgery, his condition worsened, and on June 30, 2003 he passed away at his beach house in Malibu, California at the age of 78. Hackett was cremated two days later, and his ashes were given to his family and friends.

Beverly Hills Mansion

In 1952 Buddy built a mansion in Beverly Hills that sits just across from the fairways of the famous Los Angeles Country Club. In October 2020, Buddy's widow listed the home for $18 million. She ultimately accepted $13.35 million in March 2021.

Malibu Mansion

In 2005, Buddy's widow sold their 2+ acre oceanfront Malibu property property for $4.825 million.

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Danny Duncan is a YouTuber who has a net worth of $6 million. Danny Duncan is known for his sketch comedy and prank videos. Since launching his account in 2014, he has amassed over four million subscribers and more than 800 million views. Due to his popularity online, Duncan created the merchandise brand Virginity Rocks and co-founded Ketnipz with teenage cartoonist Harry Hambley.

Early Life and Education

Danny Duncan was born as Gary Winthrope on July 27, 1992 in Englewood, Florida. He was raised by his mother, and has a sister and a half-brother. As a teenager, Duncan attended Lemon Bay High School, from which he graduated in 2010. He went on to college but ended up dropping out and working at Walgreens.

Athletics

Both in high school and after graduating, Duncan did long-distance running. In 2014, he gained recognition for running a triathlon and a 5k. Duncan took his experience and volunteered as a coach for the Florida Elite Track Club. Elsewhere in the world of sports, he trained professional skateboarders.

YouTube Career

Duncan launched his YouTube account in early 2014, and often created videos with fellow YouTubers Chris Chann and Andrew Hales. These collaborations helped him gain popularity on the video sharing site. After posting several skateboarding videos, Duncan had his breakthrough with his 2016 video "Falling With 30,000 Pennies," which was his first to surpass one million views. In it, he pretends to fall down while hauling a box supposedly containing 30,000 pennies. Duncan's profile continued to rise thanks to his prank and sketch comedy videos, as well as his vlogs. Some of his other popular videos include "Surprising My Sister With A New Car!," "Grocery Shopping With Danny Duncan 4," and "He Almost Died Pier Jumping." Duncan has amassed over four million subscribers on YouTube.

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Controversies

As other social media personalities have learned, showing yourself to the world online can cause many controversies. Duncan has garnered some himself, such as when he uploaded a video of himself driving a pickup truck on the highway with a custom-made pool in the back of the vehicle. He was consequently booked for endangering his and others' safety. Duncan also generated controversy when he jokingly gifted his mother a giant phallic mailbox.

Business Ventures 

Leveraging his online popularity, Duncan has made a number of forays into business. His most significant venture has been his Virginity Rocks merchandise brand, which he trademarked in 2018. The name is intended to be both tongue-in-cheek and encouraging toward virgins. Following a successful trial run, the Virginity Rocks brand was picked up by the clothing chain Zumiez. Items include hoodies, T-shirts, shorts, hats, and more.

Previously, Duncan collaborated with the brand Killer Merch, which designs and produces products for various online personalities and real-life celebrities. He also co-founded the clothing brand Ketnipz with Harry Hambley, a digital cartoonist who went viral as a teenager for his illustrations of his signature "bean" character. That character serves as the mascot of the Ketnipz brand.

Real Estate

In 2019, Duncan purchased a mansion in the Beverly Grove neighborhood of Los Angeles for around $3.5 million. The 4,302-square-foot home boasts four bedrooms and six bathrooms, a screening room, a wine cellar, a games room, and a rooftop deck offering panoramic views of the surrounding area.

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Pat Cooper was an American comedian and actor who had a net worth of $6 million. Pat Cooper died on June 6, 2023 at the age of 93.

Born in Brooklyn, New York, Pat Cooper, also known as Pasquale Caputo, dropped out of school twice and worked as a bricklayer and furrier, before embarking on a career as a comedian. After performing stand-up in strip clubs and bars, he became a household name when he was cast in the "Jackie Gleason Show" in 1953. This led to more high-profile comedy gigs at such clubs as the 500 Club and Palumbo's. He also performed in multiple Las Vegas and Atlantic City casinos, sharing the stage with such performers as Frank Sinatra, Sammy Davis, Jr., and Tony Martin.

Pat Cooper co-starred in a two-man show on Broadway in the late 60s, and appeared in such film and television programs as "Seinfeld", "Analyze This", and "Analyze That". He has made numerous guest appearances on such radio programs as, "The Howard Stern Show" and "Opie and Anthony", and in 2010 published his autobiography, "How Dare You Say You Dare Me!".

Early Life

Pasquale Caputo was born on July 31, 1929 in the Red Hook neighborhood of Brooklyn, New York, into a large Italian-American family. Despite facing a challenging upbringing marked by poverty and family conflicts, Caputo showed an early flair for performance. While his father desired him to become a bricklayer like himself, Pat had his sights set on the stage. This aspiration would become one of the foundational elements of his life and career.

First Steps into Comedy

In the 1950s, Pat began his career in comedy performing at nightclubs and bars throughout the New York area. He adopted the stage name Pat Cooper, and soon became a familiar name in the local scene. His big break came in 1963 when he appeared on "The Jackie Gleason Show." His performance was a hit, paving the way for a successful career in comedy.

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Major Television Appearances

Following his successful television debut, Pat Cooper became a regular on a variety of popular television programs. His appearances on "The Tonight Show" with Johnny Carson and "The Merv Griffin Show" helped solidify his status as a leading comedian. His natural comedic style and unabashed humor resonated with audiences nationwide. Cooper's fame grew even further through frequent appearances on radio, particularly on "The Howard Stern Show."

Film Career and Later Work

In addition to his work in stand-up and television, Cooper enjoyed a successful film career. He made his film debut in the 1970s and appeared in several movies such as "Analyze This" (1999) and its sequel "Analyze That" (2002), playing the character Salvatore Masiello. His distinctive voice also landed him roles in animated features like "The Aristocrats" (2005).

During the 2000s and 2010s, Cooper continued to perform and make appearances on various platforms, never losing his touch for delivering raw and relatable humor. His autobiography, "How Dare You Say How Dare Me!" published in 2010, gave fans an intimate look into his life and career, highlighting the journey of a young boy from Brooklyn who dared to dream big and achieved it.

Death Legacy

Pat Cooper died on June 6, 2023 at the age of 93. He left behind an undeniable comedy legacy.

He stands as a testament to the power of authenticity and unapologetic humor in stand-up comedy. His ability to connect with audiences and make them laugh with his personal stories and experiences remains a signature aspect of his act. Despite the odds and the challenges he faced throughout his life, Cooper's story is a classic tale of perseverance, demonstrating that no matter where you come from, with talent and determination, you can make your dreams come true.

Pat Cooper's journey from a humble Italian-American neighborhood to the national stage serves as an inspiration for many. His contribution to comedy and the entertainment industry as a whole will continue to be appreciated by fans and fellow comedians alike.

Personal Life

Pat was married twice, with his first marriage to singer Patti Prince ending in divorce. He has two children from his first marriage, Michael and Louise Caputo. Cooper's relationship with his children has been strained, leading to public feuds that have played out in the media, and these familial tensions often featured in his comedic material.

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