Rodney Dangerfield Filmography

Born:: November 22, 1921 in Babylon, Long Island, NY
Occupation:: Actor, Screenwriter
Birth name:: Jacob Cohen
Biography:: If ever there was a "late bloomer," it was American comedian Rodney Dangerfield. His father was a vaudeville pantomimist who was known professionally as Phil Roy, thus when Dangerfield struck out on his own stand-up comedy career at age 19 (he'd been writing jokes for other comics since 15), he...Read More

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Angels With Angles

Actors: Julie Carmen, Rodney Dangerfield

Synopsis: A well-known level-one angel looking to reunite with his level-six soulmate strikes a special bargain with God in this heavenly comedy featuring some of the best-loved stars of the golden-era of cinema. George Burns (Frank Gorshin) is miserable in heaven. In addition to not being able to smoke his Read More

12/16/05
Brother Sam: A Tribute To Sam Kinison

Synopsis: In this tribute to the late comedian Sam Kinison, comedy legend Rodney Dangerfield is joined by Kinison's brother Bill as the pair introduce some of Sam's most memorable routines. Nothing is sacred as mad dog funnyman Kinison goes straight for the jugular to tackle such taboo subjects as sex and Read More

2005
The 4th Tenor

Crew: Screenwriter

Actors: Rodney Dangerfield, Robert Davi, Annabelle Gurwitch, Anita De Simone, Charles Fleischer

Synopsis: Directed by Harry Basil, The 4th Tenor stars octogenarian Rodney Dangerfield as Lupo, a restaurant connoisseur who falls for a singing waitress named Gina (Annabelle Gurwitch). After finding out that Gina claims to be unable to love any man who doesn't sing opera, the tone-deaf Lupo vows to learn. Read More

2002
Back By Midnight

Synopsis: In this comedy, Jake (Rodney Dangerfield) is the warden of Rockwood Prison, a private minimal security correctional facility which has fallen into disrepair. Jake has appealed to Eli (Randy Quaid), the owner of Rockwood, to give him enogh money to get the place back up to code, but Eli doesn't Read More

2002
Little Nicky

Actors: Adam Sandler, Patricia Arquette, Harvey Keitel, Rhys Ifans, Tom "Tiny" Lister, Jr.

Synopsis: The youngest child of the family often has the most problems -- so why should things be different for the Prince of Darkness and his offspring? Satan (Harvey Keitel) is considering retirement, and is pondering which of his sons should take over the family business -- ambitious Adrian (Rhys Ifans) Read More

11/10/00
My 5 Wives

Crew: Screenwriter

Actors: Rodney Dangerfield, Andrew Dice Clay, John Byner, Molly Shannon, Jerry Stiller

Synopsis: Rodney Dangerfield co-wrote and stars in this comedy about a businessman who learns that when it comes to marriage, strength is in numbers. Monte Peterson (Dangerfield) is a real estate developer whose business acumen exceeds his success in romance; after finalizing his third divorce, Monte heads Read More

9/8/00
The Godson

Actors: Rodney Dangerfield, Kevin McDonald, Dom DeLuise

Synopsis: This satire on mafia pictures tells the story of the Calzones, a mob family having some troubles (including a serious lack of smarts). Guiseppe Calzone, aka "The Guppy," has taken over the family business after his older brother dies, but his aging father realizes he's not the right man for the Read More

1998
Meet Wally Sparks

Crew: Screenwriter

Actors: Rodney Dangerfield, Debi Mazar, Cindy Williams, Burt Reynolds, David Ogden Stiers

Synopsis: Comic Rodney Dangerfield co-wrote and stars in this outrageous comedy. Wally Sparks (Dangerfield) is the host of a sleazy tabloid-style talk show who makes Jerry Springer seem genteel by comparison. Wally's show has become so foul that he's alienated his not-especially-discriminating viewers, and Read More

1997
Casper - A Spirited Beginning

Actors: Steve Guttenberg, Lori Loughlin, Brendon Ryan Barrett, Rodney Dangerfield, Michael McKean

Synopsis: Billed as a prequel to the 1995 family film Casper, which in turn is based on an enduring Harvey cartoon character "Casper the Friendly Ghost," this direct-to-video entry is aimed at younger kids (though some of the scenes may be inappropriate for really young children). The story begins as Read More

1997
Sam Kinison: Why Did We Laugh?

Synopsis: A gifted comic with a promising career, Sam Kinison died too young to realize his full comedic potential. This documentary recounts his chaotic life, his career, and the circumstances leading up to his death. Funny men Rodney Dangerfield and Richard Pryor appear to reminisce about their Read More

1997
Casper

Actors: Christina Ricci, Bill Pullman, Cathy Moriarty, Eric Idle, Malachi Pearson

Synopsis: Based on the popular cartoon character, this family-oriented "ghost story" is about a not-so-scary spirit who bonds with a little girl (Christina Ricci). The eternally irritable Ms. Carrigan (Cathy Moriarty) discovers that the only thing she's been left in her recently departed father's will is a Read More

1995
Natural Born Killers

Actors: Woody Harrelson, Juliette Lewis, Robert Downey, Jr., Tommy Lee Jones, Tom Sizemore

Synopsis: A frenetic, bloody look at mass murder and the mass media, director Oliver Stone's extremely controversial film divided critics and audiences with its mixture of over-the-top violence and bitter cultural satire. At the center of the film, written by Stone and Quentin Tarantino, among others, are Read More

1994
Ladybugs

Actors: Rodney Dangerfield, Jackée, Jonathan Brandis, Ilene Graff, Vinessa Shaw

Synopsis: Rodney Dangerfield plays it cute in this comedy directed by veteran director Sidney J. Furie. Dangerfield plays Chester Lee, a man so anxious for a promotion that he agrees to coach a girl's soccer team his company is sponsoring. If the team has a winning season, Chester will get his promotion. Read More

3/27/92
Rover Dangerfield

Crew: Producer, Screenwriter

Actors: Rodney Dangerfield, Susan Boyd, Ronnie Schell, Ned Luke, Shawn Southwic

Synopsis: Mr. "No Respect" Rodney Dangerfield appears as cartoon character "Rover Dangerfield" in this animated effort dreamed up by the irrepressible comedian. The cartoon dog has to leave his Las Vegas home and ends up on a small farm in nowheresville USA, where his big-city ways aren't always appreciated Read More

8/2/91
The Earth Day Special

Synopsis: A cast of celebrities gathered to celebrate the 20th anniversary of Earth Day. It is an entertaining special that points out the crisis state of our planet's environment. It provides scientific facts and detailed analysis. The show provides ways in which everyone can participate in saving the Read More

1990
Moving

Actors: Richard Pryor, Beverly Todd, Dave Thomas, Dana Carvey, Randy Quaid

Synopsis: A transit engineer and his family must face the gargantuan task of moving from New Jersey to Boise, Idaho in this lively comedy starring Richard Pryor. It all begins after he gets a really great job out West. Unfortunately, his family is less than thrilled with the prospect. The furniture movers Read More

3/4/88
Rodney Dangerfield: Nothin' Goes Right

1988
Will Rogers: Look Back in Laughter

1988
Back to School

Crew: Screen Story, Screenwriter

Actors: Rodney Dangerfield, Sally Kellerman, Burt Young, Keith Gordon, M. Emmet Walsh, Robert Downey, Jr.

Synopsis: Self-made wealthy guy Rodney Dangerfield decides he needs a better education--and also to spend some time away from his cheating new wife. Dangerfield joins his son Keith Gordon at college. Dad hopes to gain his son's respect (isn't that always Dangerfield's motivation?), while son tries to fit in Read More

6/13/86
Rodney Dangerfield: "It's Not Easy Being Me"

1986
Hot Rock Videos, Vol. 2

1985
Easy Money

Crew: Screenwriter

Actors: Rodney Dangerfield, Joe Pesci, Geraldine Fitzgerald, Candice Azzara, Taylor Negron

Synopsis: Ideally tailored to the talents of Rodney Dangerfield, Easy Money casts Rapid Rodney as Monty Capoletti, the black sheep of a prominent family. Nothing can curb Monty's drinking, gluttony, gambling, smoking, or general carousing. Nothing, that is, except the possibility of inheriting millions from Read More

1983
Saturday Night Live: Rodney Dangerfield

Actors: Rodney Dangerfield, J. Geils Band

Synopsis: This 1980 episode of Saturday Night Live is hosted by Rodney Dangerfield and features musical guest the J. Geils Band. ~ Stephen Thomas Erlewine, All Movie Guide Read More

1980
Caddyshack

Actors: Chevy Chase, Rodney Dangerfield, Bill Murray, Michael O'Keefe, Ted Knight

Synopsis: The smash success Caddyshack became a prototype for countless other wacky T&A-tinged teen comedies of the early 1980s. At an exclusive country club for WASPish snobs, an ambitious young caddy (Michael O'Keefe) from an overpopulated home eagerly pursues a caddy scholarship in hopes of attending Read More

1980
Benny and Barney: Las Vegas Undercover

Actors: Marty Allen, George Gobel, Bobby Troup

Synopsis: Terry Kiser is Benny and Tim Thomerson is Barney, two undercover cops operating in Vegas. So as not to attract attention to their sleuthing, Benny and Barney pose as nightclub entertainers. The case of the moment is the rescue of a kidnapped singer, which B and B pull off successfully within the Read More

1977
The Projectionist

Actors: Chuck McCann, Ina Balin, Rodney Dangerfield, Jara Kohout, Harry Hurwitz

Synopsis: This offbeat comedy finds a rotund, daydreaming projectionist (Chuck McCann) who fantasizes that he is the super hero Captain Flash. He imagines his nemesis to be Renaldi (Rodney Dangerfield), whom the projectionist refers to as "the Bat." Renaldi demands the lobby floor to be so clean he can eat Read More

1970
The Ed Sullivan Show: Episode 0928

Actors: Yul Brynner, Rodney Dangerfield, Flip Wilson, Ed Sullivan, The Doors

1967