Bob Altman
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Bob Altman (September 11, 1931 – March 10, 2017) was an American comedian and free-associating thinker more popularly known as Uncle Dirty.[1] He wrote for Richard Pryor.[2] Altman is also known for playing Karen's Dad in the 1990 movie Goodfellas.[3] At the height of his career, Altman put out comedy albums in the early 1970s as much of his act was too risque for television.[4]
He is the father of comedian Carlen Altman.[5]
References
[edit]- ^ James Sullivan (2010). Seven Dirty Words: The Life and Crimes of George Carlin. Cambridge, Massachusetts: Da Capo Press. ISBN 978-0-306-81829-5.
- ^ Jimmie Walker (2012). Dyn-O-Mite!: Good Times, Bad Times, Our Times - A Memoir. Boston: Da Capo Press.
- ^ "Bob Altman: Biography". IMDb. Retrieved 2014-08-14.
- ^ Tierney, John (February 1, 1988). "Stevie Ray Fromstein!: A Young Comic's Countdown to His Big Break". New York Magazine.
- ^ "25 New Faces of Independent Film". 20 July 2011. Retrieved 2014-08-14.
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