David Brenner

Biography

David Norris Brenner (February 4, 1936 – March 15, 2014) was an American stand-up comedian, actor and author. The most frequent guest on The Tonight Show Starring Johnny Carson in the 1970s and 1980s, Brenner "was a pioneer of observational comedy." His friend, comedian Richard Lewis, described Brenner as "the king of hip, observational comedy."

Known For

The Tonight Show Starring Johnny Carson

Modern Family

Late Show with David Letterman

The Mike Douglas Show

The View

Late Night with Conan O'Brien

All Movies (11)

When Jews Were Funny2013 · as Himself
The Aristocrats2005 · as Self
Goodnight, We Love You2004 · as Self
Ali-Frazier I: One Nation... Divisible2000
David Brenner: Back with a Vengeance!2000 · as Self
Worth Winning1989 · as Celebrity Auctioneer
Joan Rivers and Friends Salute Heidi Abromowitz1988 · as David Brenner
Catch A Rising Star: 10th Anniversary Special1982 · as Self
Ebony, Ivory and Jade1979 · as Self
Happy Birthday, Las Vegas1977
The Kiss1958 · as Young Man

All TV Shows (20)

Modern Family2009 · as David Brenner
Comics Unleashed2006 · as Self
Queer Eye for the Straight Guy2003
Pet Star2002 · as Self - Judge
MasterChef USA2000 · as Self - Guest Judge
The View1997 · as Self
E! True Hollywood Story1996
Arli$$1996 · as David Brenner
The Rosie O'Donnell Show1996 · as Self
Late Night with Conan O'Brien1993 · as Self - Guest
Late Show with David Letterman1993 · as Self - Guest
The Howard Stern Show1990 · as Self
Snip1976 · as David
The Captain and Tennille1976 · as Self - Guest
The Midnight Special1972 · as Self
The Tonight Show Starring Johnny Carson1962 · as Self
The Tonight Show Starring Johnny Carson1962 · as Self - Guest Host
The Merv Griffin Show1962 · as Self
The Mike Douglas Show1961 · as Self
The Mike Douglas Show1961 · as Self - Co-Host