David Brenner

David Norris Brenner (February 4, 1936 – March 15, 2014) was an American stand-up comedian, actor and author. The most frequent guest on The Tonight Show Starring Johnny Carson in the 1970s and 1980s, Brenner "was a pioneer of observational comedy." His friend, comedian Richard Lewis, described Brenner as "the king of hip, observational comedy."

For the film editor, see David Brenner (film editor). For the biophysicist, see David J. Brenner.

David Brenner
Brenner in June 1976 on The Tonight Show Starring Johnny Carson
Birth nameDavid Norris Brenner
Born(1936-02-04)February 4, 1936
Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, U.S.
DiedMarch 15, 2014(2014-03-15) (aged 78)
Manhattan, New York, U.S.
MediumStand-up, television
Alma materTemple University
Years active1969–2013
GenresObservational comedy, self-deprecation, topical comedy
Spouse
Geraldine Judith Leno
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(m. 1964; div. 1967)​
    Elizabeth Slater
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    (m. 2000; div. 2003)​
      Ruth Brenner
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      (m. 2011)​
      Partner(s)Charisse Brody
      Tai Babilonia (2002 – 2009)
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