David Brenner

Biography

David Norris Brenner (February 4, 1936 – March 15, 2014) was an American stand-up comedian, actor and author. The most frequent guest on The Tonight Show Starring Johnny Carson in the 1970s and 1980s, Brenner "was a pioneer of observational comedy." His friend, comedian Richard Lewis, described Brenner as "the king of hip, observational comedy."

Known For

Ali-Frazier I: One Nation... Divisible

Young Man

The Kiss

Happy Birthday, Las Vegas

David Brenner

Joan Rivers and Friends Salute Heidi Abromowitz

Self

David Brenner: Back with a Vengeance!

Self

Goodnight, We Love You

Self

The Aristocrats

Himself

When Jews Were Funny

Self

Ebony, Ivory and Jade

Celebrity Auctioneer

Worth Winning