Barry Crimmins
Barry Crimmins (July 3, 1953 – February 28, 2018) was an American stand-up comedian and political satirist. He was the author of Never Shake Hands with a War Criminal.[2]
Barry Crimmins | |
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 Crimmins performing in Oslo, January 2017 | |
| Born | July 3, 1953 Kingston, New York, United States[1] |
| Died | February 28, 2018 (aged 64) Syracuse, New York, United States |
| Occupation(s) | Political satirist, comedian |
| Years active | 1980–2018 |
| Website | barrycrimmins |
Crimmins founded two comedy clubs, The Ding Ho and Stitches, in the 1980s in Boston.[3][4] Shows at these clubs, produced by Crimmins, included performances by comedians Steven Wright, Paula Poundstone, Bobcat Goldthwait, Kevin Meaney, Jimmy Tingle and many others.[5][6]
Crimmins's life and work in comedy and politics are the subject of a documentary called Call Me Lucky (2015) directed by Bobcat Goldthwait.[7]
In January 2018, Crimmins was diagnosed with cancer and said that the diagnosis is "not very well".[8] He died of the disease one month later on February 28, 2018, in Syracuse, New York at the age of 64.[9]
References
change- ↑ david.wilcox@lee.net, David Wilcox. "From Skaneateles to Sundance: Comedian Barry Crimmins' story of trailblazing, trauma told by new Bobcat Goldthwait documentary".
- ↑ Bent, Mike (July 18, 2009). The Everything Guide to Comedy Writing: From stand-up to sketch - all you need to succeed in the world of comedy. Everything Books. pp. 125–. ISBN 978-1-4405-0174-6.
- ↑ "INTERVIEW: Barry Crimmins' last stand" Archived 2013-12-27 at the Wayback Machine. Loaded Gun.
- ↑ "For these two 'Un-Conventional' acts, politics is vocal". By Nick A. Zaino III. Boston Globe, July 11, 2004.
- ↑ Turbovsky, Rob. "Steven Wright inducted into Hall, a city's comedy history celebrated". Punchline Magazine. Archived from the original on October 11, 2016. Retrieved March 11, 2014.
- ↑ Baltrusis, Sam. "Steven Wright headlines Ding Ho reunion benefit". LoadedGunBoston.com. Archived from the original on July 7, 2016. Retrieved March 11, 2014.
- ↑ "Bobcat Goldthwait shoots documentary about activist Barry Crimmins: Minister of Culture ". The Cleveland Plain Dealer.
- ↑ "Comedian Barry Crimmins from CNY Diagnosed with Cancer". Syracuse.com. February 20, 2018. Retrieved February 20, 2018.
- ↑ "Barry Crimmins, Comedian and Activist, Dead at 64". Rolling Stone. March 1, 2018. Archived from the original on March 1, 2018. Retrieved March 1, 2018.
Other websites
change- Barry Crimmins on IMDb
- "Strange Bedfellows: Comedy and Politics". AllMusic.com. Retrieved March 11, 2014.
- "Barry Crimmins: Kill the Messenger". AllMusic.com. Retrieved March 11, 2014.
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