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Irwin Corey

American comedian and actor (1914-2017) · United States · On the map · Actors · Died at 102

Irwin Corey was an American stand-up comic, film actor and activist, often billed as "The World's Foremost Authority". He introduced his unscripted, improvisational style of stand-up comedy at the San Francisco club the hungry i. Lenny Bruce described Corey as "one of the most brilliant comedians of all time."

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2017Died6 February 20172013Irwin & FranFilm2009American SwingFilm2003Thomas Pynchon: A Journey Into the Mind of P.Film, Comedian2001The Curse of the Jade ScorpionFilm, Charlie1996I'm Not RappaportFilm, Sol1993Sex, Shock & Censorship in the 90'sFilm, Sammy Fine1992Laurel and Hardy: A Tribute to the BoysFilm1984CrackersFilm, Lazzarelli1983Stuck on You!Film, Judge Gabriel1982The Comeback TrailFilm, Irwin Corey1978Fairy TalesFilm, Dr. Eyes1976Car WashFilm, The Mad Bomber1975Fore PlayFilm, Professor Irwin Corey1971The New Andy Griffith ShowSeries1969The Barbara McNair ShowSeriesHow to Commit MarriageFilm, 1969Baba Ziba1968The Dick Cavett ShowSeries1962The Merv Griffin ShowSeriesThe Tonight Show Starring Johnny CarsonSeries, 19621961The Mike Douglas ShowSeries1958Kraft Music HallSeries1956The Steve Allen ShowSeries1952OmnibusSeries, Dirty Joe1914Born29 July 1914

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  • The Curse of the Jade Scorpion 2001
  • Jack 1996
  • Fairy Tales 1978
  • Car Wash 1976

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Filmography 21

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Television 9

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About this person

Country
United States
Category
Actors
Type
Actor
Status
Deceased
Dates
Lived 1914 to 2017 · aged 102

In the same film or series as Irwin

Patricia TallmanAlso in Stuck on You! (1983)Henny YoungmanAlso in The Comeback Trail (1982)Joanna CameronAlso in How to Commit Marriage (1969)George PlimptonAlso in Thomas Pynchon: A Journey Into the Mind of P. (2003)Paula ShawAlso in Chatterbox! (1977)Pat PaulsenAlso in Fore Play (1975)