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Richard Jeni is an American stand-up comedian.

Raised in Bensonhurst, Brooklyn, New York, Richard Jeni first received recognition through a series of Showtime stand-up specials and frequent appearances on The Tonight Show. Top executives at HBO noticed Jeni's talent, and he was soon picked up for his first appearance on the coveted HBO Comedy Hour in 1992, entitled Richard Jeni: Platypus Man. The show was very well received, and Jeni would return for 2 more shows, and go on to receive a CableACE Award for one of his HBO specials. Jeni would also star on the short-lived UPN sitcom Platypus Man, and appear in the Jim Carrey film The Mask. He also has starred in commercial campaigns for Certs, Arby's, and won a CLIO Award for his work as a writer/performer in a campaign for the Milk Association. [1]

Jeni's website biography claims that he has appeared more on the Tonight Show with Jay Leno than any other stand-up comedian, dating back to when the Tonight Show was hosted by Johnny Carson.

In 2004, Jeni was named number 57 on Comedy Central's list of the 100 greatest standups of all time.

Jeni is a graduate of Hunter College, where he majored in political science.

HBO Specials

• Richard Jeni: Platypus Man (1992)
• Richard Jeni: A Good Catholic Boy (1997)
• Richard Jeni: A Big Steaming Pile of Me (2005)

Showtime Specials

• Richard Jeni: Boy From New York City (1990)
• Richard Jeni: Crazy From The Heat (1992)

Filmography

• An Alan Smithee Film: Burn Hollywood Burn (1998) as Jerry Glover
• The Mask (1994) as Charlie Schumaker
• Bird (1988) as Morello

Quotes

• "My mother never saw the irony of calling me a son of a bitch."

External links

• Official website

• Interview with Richard Jeni

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