Rowan Atkinson, born Rowan Sebastian Atkinson on born January 6 1955, in Newcastle upon Tyne, England, is the actor and comedian who delighted television and film audiences with his comic creation Mr. Bean.Atkinson, the son of wealthy Durham farmers, attended Durham Cathedral Choristers’ School. At the University of Newcastle upon Tyne he studied electrical engineering;… Continue reading Rowan Atkinson *I 6 1955 — The Life You Give
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Loriot *XI 12 1923 — The Life You Give
German for "Oriole," Loriot was the nom de plume of humorist, actor, writer, and widely popular artist Vicco von Bülow. Born in November of 1923, von Bülow worked under the aforementioned pseudonym for his entire career, creating a number of characters and works that would elevate him to the status of one of Germany's most… Continue reading Loriot *XI 12 1923 — The Life You Give
The Life You Give: Hugh Laurie *1959
Hugh Laurie, born James Hugh Calum Laurie, June 11, 1959, in Oxford, England, is comic actor perhaps best known for his role on the television series House (2004–12). Laurie was educated at Eton College and Selwyn College, Cambridge. His father won a gold medal at the 1948 London Olympics as a member of the British… Continue reading The Life You Give: Hugh Laurie *1959
The Life You Give: George Carlin *1937
George Carlin, born George Denis Patrick Carlin, May 12, 1937, in New York, N.Y., U.S.A., is the comedian whose “Seven Words You Can Never Say on Television” routine led to a U.S. Supreme Court ruling that gave the Federal Communications Commission (FCC) the right to determine when to censor radio and TV broadcasts.Carlin began working… Continue reading The Life You Give: George Carlin *1937
Happy Birthday, John Cleese! 1939
Happy Birthday, Roberto Benigni! 1952
Earlier Babel Sign
Question:
A young man approached me somewhat insecure a few minutes ago, and from some distance said in a soft voice: “You look incredible” Did he just call me a liar?
Humor at the Opera / Die Fledermaus
Alfred: Where is my Attorney? Frosh: He probably went to the restroom. Alfred: Will it be long? Frosch: He stutters! Die Fledermaus (The Bat), 1874Operette in three actsby Johann Strauß II (1825-1899)Libretto: Karl Haffner and Richard Genée