Rodney Dangerfield
American actor
- Full name
- Jacob Cohen
- Born
- 22 November 1921Deer Park, Long Island
- Died
- 5 October 2004aged 82 · Westwood, California
- Nationality
USA - Star sign
- Sagittarius
- Years active
- 1956–2000
Known for
About Rodney Dangerfield
Rodney Dangerfield was an American actor. They were born on 22 November 1921 in Deer Park, Long Island. Their career spanned 5 titles, among them Little Nicky (2000), Casper (1995) and Natural Born Killers (1994).
Their career in figures
The earliest credit MovieNCo has for Rodney Dangerfield is The Killing (1956); in all, 5 films over 44 years. They have worked as actor in 5 and writer in 1. Their title most voted by MovieNCo readers is Little Nicky (2000), with 17 votes. Their busiest decade is the 1990s, with 2 titles. The person they have worked with most is Quentin Tarantino, on 2 films, among them Little Nicky and Natural Born Killers.
Latest work
Full filmography (5)- 2000
- 1995
- 1994
- 1983
- 1956
Where to watch Rodney Dangerfield
Their films and TV shows you can watch now in the UK, and where.
- 2000
- 1995
- 1994
- 1956
- 1983
Availability checked on 9 November 2026.
The best Rodney Dangerfield films
By MovieNCo readers' ratings.
- The Killing 1956
- Casper 1995
- Little Nicky 2000
- Natural Born Killers 1994
Has worked with
Questions about Rodney Dangerfield
Where was Rodney Dangerfield born?
Rodney Dangerfield was born on 22 November 1921 in Deer Park, Long Island.
When did Rodney Dangerfield die?
Rodney Dangerfield died on 5 October 2004, aged 82. They died in Westwood, California.
What are the best Rodney Dangerfield films?
By MovieNCo readers' ratings, the best Rodney Dangerfield films are The Killing (1956, 8.0), Casper (1995, 7.4) and Little Nicky (2000, 7.1).
How many films and TV shows has Rodney Dangerfield been in?
MovieNCo lists 5 films for Rodney Dangerfield, from The Killing (1956) to Little Nicky (2000).
What is Rodney Dangerfield's star sign?
Rodney Dangerfield was a Sagittarius: born on 22 November.