Dennis Blair (comedian)
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Dennis Blair is an American stand-up comedian
. He is best known for writing and appearing in the 1983 movie Easy Money alongside his mentor
, Rodney Dangerfield
.
Blair has served as the opening act
for many famous comedians such as Rodney Dangerfield and George Carlin
, which prompted him to write a book about those experiences. The book is titled Me First.
Blair was a co-writer of the program for the 2005
and the 2006 Writers Guild Awards
.
Stand-up comedy
Stand-up comedy is a comedic art form. Usually, a comedian performs in front of a live audience, speaking directly to them. Their performances are sometimes filmed for later release via DVD, the internet, and television...
. He is best known for writing and appearing in the 1983 movie Easy Money alongside his mentor
Mentor
In Greek mythology, Mentor was the son of Alcimus or Anchialus. In his old age Mentor was a friend of Odysseus who placed Mentor and Odysseus' foster-brother Eumaeus in charge of his son Telemachus, and of Odysseus' palace, when Odysseus left for the Trojan War.When Athena visited Telemachus she...
, Rodney Dangerfield
Rodney Dangerfield
Rodney Dangerfield , was an American comedian, and actor, known for the catchphrases "I don't get no respect!," "No respect, no respect at all... that's the story of my life" or "I get no respect, I tell ya" and his monologues on that theme...
.
Blair has served as the opening act
Opening act
An opening act or warm-up act is an entertainer or entertainment act that performs at a concert before the featured entertainer...
for many famous comedians such as Rodney Dangerfield and George Carlin
George Carlin
George Denis Patrick Carlin was an American stand-up comedian, social critic, actor and author, who won five Grammy Awards for his comedy albums....
, which prompted him to write a book about those experiences. The book is titled Me First.
Blair was a co-writer of the program for the 2005
Writers Guild of America Awards 2005
The 58th Writers Guild of America Awards, given on 4 February 2006, honored the best film and television writers of 2005.-Adapted Screenplay: Brokeback Mountain - Larry McMurtry and Diana Ossana*Capote - Dan Futterman...
and the 2006 Writers Guild Awards
Writers Guild of America Awards 2006
The 59th Writers Guild of America Awards honored the best film and television writers of 2006.-Best Adapted Screenplay:The Departed - William Monahan...
.
External links
- Official web site
- Dennis Blair at Rooftop Comedy