Pat Cooper, a stand-up comedian known for his acerbic humor about his Italian American heritage, has died at the age of 93. He gained fame in the 1960s with appearances on "The Ed Sullivan Show" and "The Jackie Gleason Show," and was credited with coining the phrase "bada-bing." Cooper released several albums and appeared in movies such as "Analyze This" and "Analyze That." He was also a frequent guest on Howard Stern's radio show. Survivors include his wife, children, and grandchildren.
Comedian Pat Cooper, known for his pissed-off onstage persona, had a longstanding feud with shock jock Howard Stern, whose radio show Cooper frequented as a recurring guest. Cooper's combative comedic style eventually managed to alienate his parents, his wife, and his children, from whom he became estranged, and eventually Stern. Stern has yet to publicly acknowledge Cooper’s passing, but another frequent guest, Artie Lange, shared a loving tribute on Twitter.
Pat Cooper, a well-known comedian who appeared on "Seinfeld," "Analyze This," and Howard Stern's radio show, has died at the age of 93. Cooper's career began in the 1950s, and he later served as the opening act for Frank Sinatra, Tony Bennett, and Jerry Lewis. He continued performing until his retirement in 2012. Cooper is survived by his wife, three sisters, three children, and five grandchildren.
Pat Cooper, a legendary stand-up comedian known for his brazen take on his Italian-American background, has died at the age of 93. Cooper found success opening for Frank Sinatra at the Sands in Las Vegas and was a roast-master at the Friars Club. He also appeared on the popular sitcom "Seinfeld" and in the movies "Analyze This" and "Analyze That." Cooper is survived by his wife, two daughters, and one son.
Pat Cooper, the stand-up comedian and actor known for his acerbic style of comedy, has died at 93. He appeared on shows like Ed Sullivan in the 1960s and later on Howard Stern in the 1980s. Cooper also acted in films like Analyze This and its sequel, Analyze That, and appeared on an episode of Seinfeld. He was known for his outrage comedy and frequently mocked Italian American families like his own. Cooper retired in 2013, complaining about the treatment he received from the industry.
Pat Cooper, a stand-up comedian and actor known for his roles in Analyze This, Seinfeld, and Charlie's Angels, has died at the age of 93. Cooper began his career in the 1960s doing stand-up comedy and later appeared on popular TV shows and films. He was ranked No. 69 on Comedy Central's 2014 list of 100 Greatest Stand-Ups of All Time. Cooper's memoir, How Dare You Say How Dare Me!, was published in 2011.
Pat Cooper, the stand-up comedian known for his cranky persona and appearances on shows like Ed Sullivan and Howard Stern, has died at the age of 93. He also appeared in the film "Analyze This" with Robert DeNiro and on "Seinfeld." Cooper was a fixture on the dais of Friars Club Roasts and released several comedy albums. He retired in 2013 after his final performance in New Jersey. He is survived by his wife, children, and grandchildren. Donations may be made to Shriners Hospitals for Children or the Neon Museum Las Vegas.
Pat Cooper, the Italian-American stand-up comedian known for his brash and angry style, has died at the age of 93. Cooper was a mainstay in nightclubs from Atlantic City to Las Vegas and opened for Frank Sinatra at the Sands. He appeared on the 1996 Seinfeld episode “The Friars Club” and made regular appearances on late-night talk shows. Cooper played Salvatore Masiello in Analyze This and its sequel, but refused Martin Scorsese’s invitation to appear in Casino. He died at his home in Las Vegas and is survived by his wife, three children, sisters, and five grandchildren.
