Wednesday, February 28, 2007

CELEBRITY BIRTHDAY OF THE DAY

"HAPPY BIRTHDAY GILBERT GOTTFRIED"
Birthday: February 28, 1955
Birth Place: Brooklyn, NY
Siblings: Youngest out of three
Starring in:
I love the 80s Strikes Back(2003)
Hollywood Squares (2002)
Cyberchase- Digit (2002)
House of Mouse- Iago (2001)
Hollywood Squares(2002)
USA Up All Night- Host (1986)
Thicke of the Night(1983)
Saturday Night Live(1975)
Comedy Central Presents
At the young age of 15, Gottfried began doing stand-up at open mike nights in New York City and, after a few short years, became known around town as "the comedian's comedian." After spending several years conquering the art of stand-up comedy, producers of the NBC late night comedy show Saturday Night Live became aware of Gottfried and, in 1980, hired him as a cast member. It wasn't until a few years later when his true notoriety would begin when MTV hired him for a series of improvised and hilarious promos for the newly formed channel. This led to several television appearances on "The Cosby Show" and "Late Night with David Letterman."
Gottfried’s work in television soon led to roles in film. Most memorable was his improvised scene as business manager Sidney Bernstein in the hit sequel "Beverly Hills Cop II," for which the New York Daily News said that “Gilbert Gottfried steals the picture with a single scene.” He appeared in such movies as "Problem Child," "Problem Child II," "Look Who's Talking II" and "The Adventures of Ford Fairlane." He was also the host of the very popular late night movie series "USA Up All Night."
After his performance as the wise ass parrot, IAGO, in the Disney classic "Aladdin," Gottfried became one of the most sought after voice over talents. His signature voice can be heard in several commercials, cartoons and movies, including the frustrated duck in the AFLAC Insurance commercials.
So here is to one of my favorite comedians. I remember watching him in several different movies and television shows. I especially remember him for his USA Up All Night. I have been a night owl most of my life and night time television has always been one of my close friends..HEHEHE
For more information and fun facts on this infamous comedian you can check out the following sites:

www.gilbertgottfried.com/index.html
or
www.geocities.com/amazing_gil/

1 comment:

Anonymous said...

Wow. Well here's a list of dozens of other birthdays for you