Henny Youngman

Acting

Henny Youngman

Born March 16, 1906 · Manhattan, New York, USA

Died February 24, 1998 · aged 91

Henry "Henny" Youngman (16 March 1906 – 24 February 1998) was a British-born American comedian and musician famous for his mastery of the "one-liner", his best known being "Take my wife... please".

Known For

GoodFellasGoodFellas · 1990
GoodFellas
8.51990
MovieDramaCrime
The true story of Henry Hill, a half-Irish, half-Sicilian Brooklyn kid who is adopted by neighbourhood gangsters at an early age and climbs the ranks of a Mafia family under the guidance of Jimmy Conway.
Silent MovieSilent Movie · 1976
Silent Movie
6.51976
MovieComedy
Aspiring filmmakers Mel Funn, Marty Eggs and Dom Bell go to a financially troubled studio with an idea for a silent movie. In an effort to make the movie more marketable, they attempt to recruit a number of big name stars to appear, while the studio's creditors attempt to thwart them.
Death Wish IIDeath Wish II · 1982
Death Wish II
6.21982
MovieActionCrime
Paul Kersey is again a vigilante trying to find five punks who murdered his housekeeper and daughter in Los Angeles.
Money TalksMoney Talks · 1972
Money Talks
6.51972
MovieComedy
From Allen Funt, the creator of TV's "Candid Camera." The hidden camera is pointed at people dealing with money in all sorts of human and, often, hilarious circumstances.
Amazon Women on the MoonAmazon Women on the Moon · 1987
Amazon Women on the Moon
5.91987
MovieComedyScience Fiction
Centered on a television station which features a 1950s-style sci-fi movie interspersed with a series of wild commercials, wacky shorts and weird specials, this lampoon of contemporary life and pop culture skewers some of the silliest spectacles ever created in the name of entertainment.
Steve Martin Live!Steve Martin Live! · 1984
Steve Martin Live!
6.91984
MovieComedyTV Movie
This video contains three segments. First, the Oscar-nominated short 'The Absent-Minded Waiter' (1977). Then a fake interview with Steve Martin about his art, 'Homage to Steve'. Finally, a full live performance from 28 September 1979, taped at the Universal Amphitheatre.
History of the World: Part IHistory of the World: Part I · 1981
History of the World: Part I
6.81981
MovieComedy
An uproarious version of history that proves nothing is sacred – not even the Roman Empire, the French Revolution and the Spanish Inquisition.
Night of 100 Stars IIINight of 100 Stars III · 1990
Night of 100 Stars III
4.01990
MovieComedyMusic
A celebrity benefit for The Actors' Fund of America, featuring music, songs, dance and comedy.

Movies

GoodFellasGoodFellas · 1990
GoodFellas
8.51990
MovieDramaCrime
The true story of Henry Hill, a half-Irish, half-Sicilian Brooklyn kid who is adopted by neighbourhood gangsters at an early age and climbs the ranks of a Mafia family under the guidance of Jimmy Conway.
Silent MovieSilent Movie · 1976
Silent Movie
6.51976
MovieComedy
Aspiring filmmakers Mel Funn, Marty Eggs and Dom Bell go to a financially troubled studio with an idea for a silent movie. In an effort to make the movie more marketable, they attempt to recruit a number of big name stars to appear, while the studio's creditors attempt to thwart them.
Death Wish IIDeath Wish II · 1982
Death Wish II
6.21982
MovieActionCrime
Paul Kersey is again a vigilante trying to find five punks who murdered his housekeeper and daughter in Los Angeles.
Money TalksMoney Talks · 1972
Money Talks
6.51972
MovieComedy
From Allen Funt, the creator of TV's "Candid Camera." The hidden camera is pointed at people dealing with money in all sorts of human and, often, hilarious circumstances.
Amazon Women on the MoonAmazon Women on the Moon · 1987
Amazon Women on the Moon
5.91987
MovieComedyScience Fiction
Centered on a television station which features a 1950s-style sci-fi movie interspersed with a series of wild commercials, wacky shorts and weird specials, this lampoon of contemporary life and pop culture skewers some of the silliest spectacles ever created in the name of entertainment.
Steve Martin Live!Steve Martin Live! · 1984
Steve Martin Live!
6.91984
MovieComedyTV Movie
This video contains three segments. First, the Oscar-nominated short 'The Absent-Minded Waiter' (1977). Then a fake interview with Steve Martin about his art, 'Homage to Steve'. Finally, a full live performance from 28 September 1979, taped at the Universal Amphitheatre.
History of the World: Part IHistory of the World: Part I · 1981
History of the World: Part I
6.81981
MovieComedy
An uproarious version of history that proves nothing is sacred – not even the Roman Empire, the French Revolution and the Spanish Inquisition.
Night of 100 Stars IIINight of 100 Stars III · 1990
Night of 100 Stars III
4.01990
MovieComedyMusic
A celebrity benefit for The Actors' Fund of America, featuring music, songs, dance and comedy.
Night of 100 Stars IINight of 100 Stars II · 1985
Night of 100 Stars II
6.81985
MovieComedyMusic
This special is the second "Night of 100 Stars" to benefit The Actors Fund of America. Edited from a seven-hour live entertainment marathon that was taped February 17, 1985, at New York's Radio City Music Hall, this sequel to the 1982 "Night of 100 Stars" special features 288 celebrities.
National Lampoon's Movie MadnessNational Lampoon's Movie Madness · 1982
National Lampoon's Movie Madness
3.41982
MovieComedy
A parody of film genres composed of three shorts, spoofing personal growth films, glossy soap operas, and police stories.
Won Ton Ton: The Dog Who Saved HollywoodWon Ton Ton: The Dog Who Saved Hollywood · 1976
Won Ton Ton: The Dog Who Saved Hollywood
4.31976
MovieComedy
A would-be filmmaker and actress shake up the industry with a trick dog who gets discovered by a studio bus driver in the 1920s.
You Can't Run Away from ItYou Can't Run Away from It · 1956
You Can't Run Away from It
5.11956
MovieRomanceComedy
A reporter stumbles on a runaway heiress whose story could salvage his career.
The Gore Gore GirlsThe Gore Gore Girls · 1972
The Gore Gore Girls
5.41972
MovieComedyHorror
A young reporter enlists a top notch private eye to solve the murder of a female stripper at a Chicago nightclub.
Abbott & Costello Meet BiographyAbbott & Costello Meet Biography · 1996
Abbott & Costello Meet Biography
1996
MovieDocumentaryTV Movie
A biography of comedian double act Bud Abbott & Lou Costello
Norman's CornerNorman's Corner · 1988
Norman's Corner
7.51988
MovieComedy
A day in the life of a neurotic newsstand owner.
The Comeback TrailThe Comeback Trail · 1982
The Comeback Trail
7.51982
MovieComedy
Sketchy producers hire an ailing movie star, hoping to cash in on the insurance when he dies.
FunnyFunny · 1988
Funny
8.01988
MovieDocumentary
People are asked to tell their favorite jokes.
The Mad, Mad, Mad ComediansThe Mad, Mad, Mad Comedians · 1970
The Mad, Mad, Mad Comedians
6.01970
MovieAnimationComedy
The Mad, Mad, Mad Comedians is a 1970 American animated television special produced by Rankin/Bass Productions. After the Christmas special Frosty the Snowman (1969), it was Rankin/Bass' second hand-drawn animated work to be outsourced to Osamu Tezuka's Mushi Production in Tokyo, Japan. The show aired on ABC on April 7, 1970 before the airing of that year's Oscars. It was a tribute to early vaudeville, and featured animated reworkings of various famous comedians' acts.
Death Brings RosesDeath Brings Roses · 1975
Death Brings Roses
3.31975
MovieActionDrama
Chuck Watts, a fugitive wanted for manslaughter in Kentucky, has been keeping a relatively low profile as an enforcer for Andrew Max, the man who controls the strippers and hookers of New Orleans' club circuit. Unknown to Chuck, Max runs an extensive crime empire with a reach far beyond strippers and hookers--a world of violence and betrayal that quickly overtakes Chuck as he finds himself the key man in a war of competing crime syndicates. As the bloody struggle erupts around him, Chuck is driven to desperate action by one compelling motive--get out alive! (From back of box)
Nashville RebelNashville Rebel · 1966
Nashville Rebel
7.51966
MovieDramaMusic
Down a dusty road in the deep South, wanders a young man, Arlin Grove, with a guitar and his earthly belongings on his back, just released from the U. A. Army, with no place to go. When a Hootenanny comes to town, it just discovered that Arlin not only has an exciting voice, he also is a gifted guitar player. He is soon appearing on the Grand Ole Opry stage in Nashville.
Laurel and Hardy: A Tribute to the BoysLaurel and Hardy: A Tribute to the Boys · 1992
Laurel and Hardy: A Tribute to the Boys
7.01992
MovieDocumentary
Modern comedians share their thoughts about Laurel and Hardy. Also includes archival footage of contemporary comedians. Hosted by Dom DeLuise.
Madame in ManhattanMadame in Manhattan · 1981
Madame in Manhattan
6.01981
MovieComedy
Waylon Flowers and his infamous Madame, who describes herself as an "alcoholic sex fiend," are our escorts on an unforgettable, often risque tour of the Big Apple. Madame, dressed in a lavishly decadent gown and sequined headdress, sings, cackles and hoots her way through and is surpirsed by a number of guest stars, including the master of one liners, Henny Youngman. A talented puppeteer and comedian from Georgia, Waylon Flowers and his Madame have won an Emmy Award, a Jimmy Award (the best of Las Vegas) and a Georgia Award for Best Specialty Act from Acva.
The Great MasqueradeThe Great Masquerade · 1974
The Great Masquerade
3.61974
MovieCrimeComedy
In order to infiltrate a gang of drug smugglers, a cop is sent undercover to participate in a drag-queen beauty contest aboard a cruise ship.
The Unkissed BrideThe Unkissed Bride · 1966
The Unkissed Bride
4.01966
MovieComedy
A young couple's honeymoon is disrupted by the groom's childhood obsession with Mother Goose. Unable to consummate the marriage, they head off to the psychiatrist, where the fun really begins.

TV Shows

The Mike Douglas ShowThe Mike Douglas Show · 1961
The Mike Douglas Show
5.81961
SeriesComedy
The Mike Douglas Show is an American daytime television talk show hosted by Mike Douglas that originally aired only in the Cleveland area during much of its first two years on the air. It then went into syndication in 1963 and remained on television until 1982. It was distributed by Westinghouse Broadcasting and for much of its run, originated from studios of two of the company's TV stations in Cleveland and Philadelphia.
The Tonight Show Starring Johnny CarsonThe Tonight Show Starring Johnny Carson · 1962
The Tonight Show Starring Johnny Carson
7.51962
Series
The Tonight Show Starring Johnny Carson is a talk show hosted by Johnny Carson under The Tonight Show franchise from 1962 to 1992. It originally aired during late-night. For its first ten years, Carson's Tonight Show was based in New York City with occasional trips to Burbank, California; in May 1972, the show moved permanently to Burbank, California. In 2002, The Tonight Show Starring Johnny Carson was ranked #12 on TV Guide's 50 Greatest TV Shows of All Time.
BatmanBatman · 1966
Batman
7.31966
SeriesSci-Fi & FantasyComedy
Wealthy entrepreneur Bruce Wayne and his ward Dick Grayson lead a double life: they are actually crime fighting duo Batman and Robin. A secret Batpole in the Wayne mansion leads to the Batcave, where Police Commissioner Gordon often calls with the latest emergency threatening Gotham City. Racing to the scene of the crime in the Batmobile, Batman and Robin must (with the help of their trusty Bat-utility-belt) thwart the efforts of a variety of master criminals, including The Riddler, The Joker, Catwoman, and The Penguin.
The Merv Griffin ShowThe Merv Griffin Show · 1962
The Merv Griffin Show
6.61962
Series
The Ed Sullivan ShowThe Ed Sullivan Show · 1948
The Ed Sullivan Show
6.81948
SeriesComedy
The Ed Sullivan Show is an American TV variety show that originally ran on CBS from Sunday June 20, 1948 to Sunday June 6, 1971, and was hosted by New York entertainment columnist Ed Sullivan. It was replaced in September 1971 by the CBS Sunday Night Movie, which ran only one season and was eventually replaced by other shows. In 2002, The Ed Sullivan Show was ranked #15 on TV Guide's 50 Greatest TV Shows of All Time.
The Steve Allen ShowThe Steve Allen Show · 1956
The Steve Allen Show
6.21956
SeriesComedy
Tiny Toon AdventuresTiny Toon Adventures · 1990
Tiny Toon Adventures
7.81990
SeriesAnimationComedy
Follow the adventures of a group of young cartoon characters who attend the Acme Looniversity to become the next generation of characters from the Looney Tunes series.
Kraft Music HallKraft Music Hall · 1958
Kraft Music Hall
5.41958
Series
Kraft Music Hall is an umbrella title for several television series aired by NBC in the United States from the 1950s to the 1970s in the musical variety genre, sponsored by Kraft Foods, the producers of a well-known line of cheeses and related dairy products. Their commercials were usually announced by "The Voice of Kraft", Ed Herlihy.
Rowan & Martin's Laugh-InRowan & Martin's Laugh-In · 1968
Rowan & Martin's Laugh-In
6.81968
SeriesComedy
An American sketch comedy television program hosted by comedians Dan Rowan and Dick Martin.
FridaysFridays · 1980
Fridays
6.01980
SeriesComedy
Fridays is the name of ABC's weekly late-night live comedy show, which aired on Friday nights from April 11, 1980 to April 23, 1982.
The Captain and TennilleThe Captain and Tennille · 1976
The Captain and Tennille
7.01976
Series
Hosted by the chart-topping husband and wife team, this 1976-1977 television variety series features a mix of hit music and comedy.
The Hollywood PalaceThe Hollywood Palace · 1964
The Hollywood Palace
5.01964
SeriesComedy
The Hollywood Palace is an hour-long American television variety show that was broadcast weekly on ABC from January 4, 1964 to February 7, 1970. Originally titled The Saturday Night Hollywood Palace, it began as a mid-season replacement for The Jerry Lewis Show, another variety show which had lasted only three months. It was staged in Hollywood at the former Hollywood Playhouse on Vine Street, which was renamed The Hollywood Palace during the show's duration and is today known as Avalon Hollywood. A little-known starlet named Raquel Welch was cast during the first season as the "Billboard Girl", who placed the names of the acts on a placard.
Here and NowHere and Now · 1992
Here and Now
6.71992
SeriesComedy
Here and Now is an American television sitcom that aired on NBC from September 19, 1992 to January 2, 1993. The series starred Malcolm-Jamal Warner in the lead role, who prior to this series co-starred in The Cosby Show which ended its run in Spring 1992. Bill Cosby served as one on the show's executive producers along with Warner serving as executive consultant credited as M.J. Warner. The song "Tennessee" by Arrested Development was used as the show's theme song.