TV Shows - Dick Shawn
Sorted by online popularity, based on the Engagement Score on May 16, 2024. Dick Shawn has appeared in 1 television series with data.
#747Laverne & Shirley1 episode • #747 most popular showLaverne & Shirley is an American sitcom that aired from 1976 to 1983. The show follows the lives of two best friends, Laverne DeFazio and Shirley Feeney, who work as bottle-cappers in the Shotz Brewery in Milwaukee. Known for its comedic antics and vibrant characters, the series gained popularity for its mix of slapstick humor and heartfelt moments. Laverne & Shirley became a cultural phenomenon and spin-off of the hit show, Happy Days. It is often praised for its strong female leads and its portrayal of the working-class struggles and dreams in the 1950s and 1960s America.
Movies - Dick Shawn
Sorted by online popularity. Dick Shawn has appeared in 5 movies with data.
#1,000Batman & Robinas Snow Miser (archive sound) (uncredited) • #1,000 most popular movie
#5,551Angelas Mae • #5,551 most popular movieAngel is a 1984 American exploitation thriller film that follows the story of Molly Stewart, a teenage prostitute in Los Angeles who faces danger as a serial killer targets young prostitutes.
#6,519Love at First Biteas Lieutenant Ferguson NYPD • #6,519 most popular movieLove at First Bite is a 1979 American comedy horror film that follows Count Dracula and Renfield as they move to 1970s New York in search of Cindy Sondheim, the reincarnation of Dracula's true love, Mina Harker.
#6,969Maid to Orderas Stan Starkey • #6,969 most popular movieMaid to Order is a 1987 American comedy/fantasy film that offers a unique twist on the Cinderella story, where the fairy godmother sets out to teach the protagonist important life lessons rather than grant wishes for a better life.
#8,112Young Warriorsas Professor Hoover • #8,112 most popular movieYoung Warriors is a 1983 American crime-drama film that follows a college student seeking vigilante justice after his sister is brutally murdered, leading to a series of violent confrontations in the city.
Dick Shawn Biography
Dick Shawn (born Richard Schulefand, December 1, 1923 – April 17, 1987) was an American actor and comedian known for his versatile roles. He gained popularity during the 1960s through his appearances in madcap comedies, often portraying counterculture personalities. Some of his notable film roles include Sylvester Marcus in 'It's a Mad, Mad, Mad, Mad World' (1963) and Lorenzo Saint DuBois ('L.S.D.') in 'The Producers' (1967). Shawn also made numerous television show appearances from the 1960s to the 1980s. In addition to his acting career, he performed stand-up comedy in nightclubs worldwide for over 35 years. He became known for his award-winning one-man stage show, 'The Second Greatest Entertainer in the Whole Wide World,' which featured a unique opening with a pile of bricks on stage center.
On May 16, 2024, Dick Shawn had 284 Wikipedia visits, making him the #11,837 most popular actor online.
