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Born Name:
Victor Robert DiBitetto
Born Date:
February 9, 1961
Born Place:
Brooklyn, New York
Died Date:
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Occupations:
Comedian, internet personality, actor
Brief Biography:
Victor Robert DiBitetto is widely known for his frenetic energy and "Working Class Zero" persona. He achieved global viral fame with his 2013 YouTube video "Bread and Milk," which humorously captured the panic of grocery shopping before a snowstorm.
Background:
Pre-Fame Career: Before his comedy career took off, DiBitetto spent 20 years as a school bus driver for Pioneer Transportation in Staten Island. He also worked as a garbage man and dump truck driver.
Early Comedy: He began performing stand-up in the mid-1980s at Pips Comedy Club in Sheepshead Bay, Brooklyn.
Rise to Fame:
Television Debut: In 1991, he won the $10,000 Grand Prize on ABC's America's Funniest People for a mock ventriloquist act featuring his son, Michael.
Internet Stardom: While he had been a working comedian for decades, his YouTube channel (started in 2010) brought him massive recognition. Following the success of "Bread and Milk," he created several viral series and characters, including:
Ticked Off Vic: Relatable rants about everyday frustrations.
Characters: Tony Gaga, Frankie Pentangelli, and Uncle Vic.
The Shed: A mini-web series about building a shed in his backyard.
Acting and Recent Career:
Film: DiBitetto portrayed Gino Chizetti in the 2015 comedy Paul Blart: Mall Cop 2. He also starred in the 2018 film Abnormal Attraction.
Television/Streaming: He is a cast member of the Amazon Prime series Gravesend.
Live Tours: He regularly sells out theaters across the U.S. and has co-headlined shows with comedy legend Andrew "Dice" Clay.
Radio: He is a frequent guest on CBS Sports Radio and NJ 101.5.