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David Brenner



Mostly Credited As: David Brenner
Birth Name: David Brenner
Date Of Birth: February 04, 1945 (Age 68)
Country Of Birth: USA
Birth Place: Philadelphia, Pennsylvania
David Brenner


David Brenner, comedian, writer and film-maker, is a native of Philadelphia who was born on February 4th, 1936. He is The Tonight Show 's most frequent guest, having appeared there one-hundred and fifty times. Very popular for his comedic, outgoing personality, he was elected class president several times in high school. He went on to attend Temple University in Philadelphia. David Brenner graduated with honors in the mass communications department.

Comedian David Brenner derives his material from current events and politics, and has become a centrist political pundit. He is #53 on Comedy Central network’s 100 Greatest Stand-ups list.

Before launching a stand-up comedy career, David Brenner wrote and directed over a hundred made-for-TV documentaries, for which he won many awards, including an Emmy. Mr. Brenner is the author of four books.

David Brenner's style of humor was developed in the mean streets of Philadelphia, making David Brenner a classic comedian with whom many Americans can identify--the scope of his appeal is great.

TV Appearances

Episode Cast Credits 

Modern Family (2009) 
  My Funky Valentine 01x15: (Feb/10/2010) As Himself 

Queer Eye (2003) 
  Turn a Poker Dud into a Five Card Stud: Ed M 04x03: (Jun/20/2006) As Himself 

Pet Star (2002) 
  Pet Star: 24 02x09: (Oct/10/2003) As Himself 
  Pet Star: 22 02x07: (Sep/26/2003) As Himself 
  Pet Star: 20 02x05: (Sep/12/2003) As Himself 

The View (1997) 
  Season 5, Episode 77 05x77: (Apr/17/2002) As Himself 

The Daily Show (1996) 
  David Brenner 04x89: (Jul/20/1999) As Himself, [Interviewees]

E! True Hollywood Story (1996) 
  Andy Kaufman 02x29: (Oct/25/1998) As Himself 
  Freddie Prinze 02x28: (Oct/18/1998) As Himself 

Late Show with David Letterman (1993) 
  Tony Randall, Juliette Binoche, David Brenner 04x106: (Feb/21/1997) As Himself, [Interviewees]
  David Brenner, B.B. King 03x84: (Jan/22/1996) As Himself, [Interviewees]
  Show #0438 02x219: (Aug/17/1995) As Himself 
  Show #0391 02x172: (Jun/06/1995) As Himself 

The Midnight Special (1973) 
  Host: David Brenner 06x02: (Sep/16/1977) As Himself (Host) 
  Host: David Brenner 04x38: (Jul/30/1976) As Himself (Host) 
  Host: Helen Reddy 04x31: (Jun/11/1976) As Himself 
  Host: David Brenner / Fleetwood Mac 04x21: (Feb/27/1976) As Himself (Host) 

American Bandstand (1957) 
  The Sylvers / Larry Groce 19x27: (Mar/20/1976) As Himself 
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David Brenner is not only an author and comedian, but a talented pool-shark and billiards club owner.

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