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Born Name:
Kevin Gerard Meaney
Born Date:
April 23, 1956
Born Place:
White Plains, New York
Died Date:
October 21, 2016
Died Place:
Forestburgh, New York
Occupations:
Stand-up comedian, actor
Brief Biography:
Kevin Meaney was revered as a "comic's comic," he rose to prominence in the 1980s. He was best known for his catchphrase "That's not right!", high-strung impressions of his mother, and appearances on The Tonight Show Starring Johnny Carson.
Early Life & Stand-up Career:
Beginnings: He dropped out of state college and relocated to San Francisco to start his comedy career in 1980. He later honed his act in the Boston comedy scene.
Breakthrough: Meaney made his breakthrough in 1986 with his own stand-up special on HBO. He made his debut on The Tonight Show Starring Johnny Carson in 1987 and became a frequent guest panelist.
Signature Act: Known for his physical comedy and raucous "I Don't Care" song, his routines heavily mined material from his strict Irish Catholic upbringing and domestic life.
Television & Film:
Acting: He starred as the title character in the short-lived 1990 CBS sitcom adaptation of Uncle Buck. He also had a featured executive role in the 1988 Tom Hanks comedy Big.
Voice Work: Meaney was a prolific voice actor, lending his talents to animated series such as Garfield and Friends, Duckman, Space Ghost Coast to Coast, and Rocko's Modern Life.
Guest Spots: He made memorable appearances on shows like 30 Rock, 2 Broke Girls, and Dr. Katz, Professional Therapist.