“I get no respect!”Rodney Dangerfield
American - Comedian|November 22, 1921 - October 5, 2004

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Rodney Dangerfield Quotes
Read 35 of the funniest Rodney Dangerfield quotes and "no respect" one-liners about family, marriage, childhood and bad luck from the legendary comedian.
“I get no respect. The way my luck is running, if I was a politician I would be honest.”Rodney Dangerfield
“When I was a kid, I got no respect. When I played hide-and-seek, they wouldn't even look for me.”Rodney Dangerfield
“When I was born, the doctor came out to the waiting room and said to my father, "I'm very sorry. We did everything we could... but he pulled through."Rodney Dangerfield
“When I was born I was so ugly the doctor slapped my mother.”Rodney Dangerfield
“My mother had morning sickness after I was born.”Rodney Dangerfield
“I was so ugly my mother used to feed me with a slingshot.”Rodney Dangerfield
“When I was a kid my parents moved a lot, but I always found them.”Rodney Dangerfield
“My father carries around the picture of the kid who came with his wallet.”Rodney Dangerfield
“I remember the time I was kidnapped and they sent a piece of my finger to my father. He said he wanted more proof.”Rodney Dangerfield
“When I played in the sandbox, the cat kept covering me up.”Rodney Dangerfield
“On Halloween, the parents sent their kids out looking like me.”Rodney Dangerfield
“I had plenty of pimples as a kid. One day I fell asleep in the library. When I woke up, a blind man was reading my face.”Rodney Dangerfield
“I came from a real tough neighbourhood. I put my hand in some cement and felt another hand.”Rodney Dangerfield
“I looked up my family tree and found three dogs using it.”Rodney Dangerfield
“I worked in a pet store and people would ask how big I would get.”Rodney Dangerfield
“This morning when I put on my underwear I could hear the Fruit of the Loom guys laughing at me.”Rodney Dangerfield
“Yeah, I know I'm ugly. I said to a bartender, "Make me a zombie." He said, "God beat me to it."Rodney Dangerfield
“My psychiatrist told me I was crazy and I said I want a second opinion. He said, "Okay, you're ugly too."Rodney Dangerfield
“I told my psychiatrist that everyone hates me. He said I was being ridiculous: everyone hasn't met me yet.”Rodney Dangerfield
“I told my dentist my teeth are going yellow. He told me to wear a brown tie.”Rodney Dangerfield
“I met the surgeon general. He offered me a cigarette.”Rodney Dangerfield
“Life is just a bowl of pits.”Rodney Dangerfield
“I went to a fight the other night, and a hockey game broke out.”Rodney Dangerfield
“My wife and I were happy for 20 years. Then we met.”Rodney Dangerfield
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About Rodney Dangerfield
American - Comedian | November 22, 1921 - October 5, 2004
Rodney Dangerfield (November 22, 1921 – October 5, 2004), born Jacob Cohen in Babylon, New York, was an American stand-up comedian and actor. He first tried comedy as a young man under the name Jack Roy but gave it up to sell aluminium siding, only returning to the stage in his forties with a new name and a new persona: a nervous, tie-tugging everyman who could never catch a break.
His catchphrase, "I get no respect!", made him a star after appearances on *The Ed Sullivan Show* and *The Tonight Show*. He opened the famous Dangerfield's comedy club in New York, which helped launch many young comedians, won a Grammy for his album *No Respect*, and starred in hit films including *Caddyshack*, *Easy Money* and *Back to School*. Here are 35 of the funniest Rodney Dangerfield quotes.
Frequently asked questions
Quick answers about Rodney Dangerfield and these famous quotes.
Who was Rodney Dangerfield?
Rodney Dangerfield was an American comedian and actor famous for his self-deprecating one-liners and his catchphrase "I get no respect!" He became one of the most popular comedians of the 1970s and 1980s.
What was Rodney Dangerfield's real name?
He was born Jacob Cohen. Early in his career he performed as Jack Roy, and later adopted the stage name Rodney Dangerfield when he returned to comedy in the 1960s.
Why did Rodney Dangerfield say "I get no respect"?
The catchphrase captured his comic persona: an unlucky, put-upon man who was ignored and insulted by everyone around him. He would tug at his red tie while delivering his "no respect" jokes.
What movies was Rodney Dangerfield in?
His best-known films include *Caddyshack* (1980), *Easy Money* (1983) and *Back to School* (1986). He also played a dramatic role in *Natural Born Killers* (1994).
What was Dangerfield's comedy club?
In 1969 he opened Dangerfield's in New York City, one of the first comedy clubs. Through the club and his HBO specials, he helped launch the careers of comedians such as Jim Carrey, Sam Kinison and Roseanne Barr.
When did Rodney Dangerfield become famous?
He became famous in his mid-forties after a breakthrough appearance on *The Ed Sullivan Show* in 1967, proving it's never too late to succeed.