Gilbert Gottfried was a beloved American comedian and actor who rose to fame in the 1980s.
Born on February 28, 1955, in Brooklyn, New York, Gottfried began his career in stand-up comedy and eventually moved on to roles in films and television.
He rose to fame as the voice of Iago the parrot in the Disney film Aladdin (1992), cementing his status as a household name.
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- – Full name: Gilbert Gottfried
- – Date of Birth: February 28, 1955
- – Age: 69
- – Gender: Male
- – Birthplace: Brooklyn, New York, USA
- – Nationality: American
- – Occupation: Comedian, actor, voice actor
- – Height: 5 feet 6 inches
- – Parents: Max Gottfried, Lillian Zimmerman
- – Siblings: Arlene Gottfried, Karen Gottfried
- – Spouse: Dara Kravitz
- – Children: No
- – Relationship status: Married (at time of death)
- – Net worth: $8 million
Early life and education
Gilbert Gottfried, 69, was born on February 28, 1955, in Brooklyn, New York, to Max Gottfried and Lillian Zimmerman. He grew up in a Jewish family with two siblings, Arlene and Karen.
Gottfried’s early life was largely influenced by his love of comedy and impressionism. He often performed for family and friends. He attended the High School of Performing Arts in Manhattan, where he honed his comedic skills.
Personal life
Gottfried married Dara Kravitz in 2007 and remained together until his death in 2022. The two had no children. Gottfried was known for his low-key and private private life, preferring to keep his family and relationships away from the public eye.
Profession
Gottfried began his talk show career in the 1970s and eventually moved on to roles in film and television. His notable work includes Aladdin (1992), The Simpsons (1991), and Family Guy (1999). He also hosted his podcast, The Gilbert Gottfried Podcast, from 2014 to 2022.
During his career, which spanned more than four decades, Gottfried became known for his distinctive voice, raunchy humor and memorable performances, and was a frequent guest on late-night talk shows, including “The Tonight Show with Johnny Carson” and “Late Night with Conan O’Brien.”
Gottfried has appeared in many films, including Problem Child (1990) and Look Who’s Talking Too (1990). He is a beloved figure in the comedy world, known for his blunt humor and irreverent style.
Awards
- Annie Award nomination for Outstanding Voice-Over Achievement (1993)
net worth
Gilbert Gottfried’s net worth is estimated to be around $8 million, accumulated through his successful comedy, film, and television career.
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Gilbert Gottfried died on April 12, 2022 at the age of 67 from complications of a rare genetic disease, recurrent ventricular tachycardia.
Social Media
- Instagram: No
- Twitter: No
Filmography
- – Aladdin
- – The Simpsons
- – Family Guy
- – Problem Child
- – See who is talking too
