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Richard Jeni

31 October 1957 - 10 March 2007

Comedian

Brooklyn-born comedian Jeni came to prominence with a succession of self titled concert shows on American cable networks, as well as regular guest appearances on The Tonight Show. He had a role in the film The Mask (1994), and TV appearances include Everybody Hates Chris and Married: With Children.

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