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| Born | Richard Capri Reading, Pennsylvania, US |
| Died | December 26, 2024 |
| Occupation(s) | Actor, comedian |
Richard "Dick" Capri (1931 – December 26, 2024) was an American actor and comedian.
Career
He began performing stand-up in the 1960s, appearing on such programs as The Merv Griffin Show and The Ed Sullivan Show. He worked with Engelbert Humperdinck, Frank Sinatra, Liza Minnelli, and Tom Jones, and performed for presidents Gerald Ford and George H. W. Bush.
He appeared on Merv Griffin eleven times from 1965 to 1970, and two appearances on The Mike Douglas Show (1965 and 1977). Capri made his Broadway debut in 1991. He starred in the show "Catskills On Broadway" which ran for 14 months. He also took part in films such as "They Still Call Me Bruce" (1987), "Bittersweet Place" (2005) and "One Angry Man" (2010). He appeared on an episode of The Jerry Lewis MDA Labor Day Telethon in 1993.
Personal life and death
Capri was born Richard Crupi in Reading, Pennsylvania in 1931. His son, Jeff, is also an actor and comedian. Capri died in his sleep of a bleeding enlarged aorta in Florida on December 26, 2024, at the age of 93. The aorta was deemed inoperable due to his age. His son Jeff said his last day was spent wit family and friends on Christmas day, and he enjoyed a meal at one of his favourite restaurants.
Filmography
Film
| Year | Name | Role |
|---|---|---|
| 1987 | They Still Call Me Bruce | Sam |
| 2005 | Bittersweet Place | Jerry |
| Christ In The City | Altercooker | |
| 2010 | One Angry Man | Bailiff |
Television
| Year | Name | Role | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1963 | Talent Scouts | Himself | 1 episode |
| 1965–1977 | The Mike Douglas Show | 2 episodes | |
| 1965–1970 | The Merv Griffin Show | 11 episodes | |
| 1965 | ABC's Nightlife | 1 episode | |
| 1966 | The Ed Sullivan Show | 2 episodes | |
| 1969 | The Dennis Wholey Show | 1 episode | |
| 1979 | The Comedy Shop | ||
| 1992 | Indecision '92: Election Night | ||
| Alan King: Inside the Comedy Mind | 1 episode | ||
| 1993 | The Jerry Lewis MDA Labor Day Telethon | ||
| Catskills on Broadway | |||
| 1998 | The N.Y. Friars Club roast of Drew Carey | ||
| 2001 | Now That's Funny! The Living Legends of Stand-up Comedy | ||
| 2013 | When Comedy Went to School | ||
| 2017 | I Am Battle Comic |
References
- ^ Garner, Glenn (December 26, 2024). "Dick Capri Dies: Comedian & Broadway Actor Was 93". Deadline. Retrieved December 27, 2024.
- Hall, Jason (December 27, 2024). "Comedian Dick Capri Dead At 93". iHeartMedia.
- ^ Bellusci, Alexandra (2024-12-27). "Comedian Dick Capri dead at 93". Retrieved 2024-12-27.
- "Comedian and Broadway star has passed away in his sleep". NationalWorld. 2024-12-27. Retrieved 2024-12-27.
- "Comedian and Broadway Star Dick Capri Dead at 93". TMZ. 2024-12-26. Retrieved 2024-12-27.