Shelley Berman
Milestones
- Birthplace: Chicago, Illinois, USA
- Birthday: February 3, 1926
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2008
Played Adam Sandler's father in the comedy "You Don't Mess with the Zohan"
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2007
Guest-starred in an episode of HBO's "Entourage" as 'Uncle Shelley' to Mrs. Ari and her husband, Ari Gold
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2006 to 2008
Appeared in episodes of ABC's "Boston Legal" as Judge Robert Sanders
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2006
Cast in director Nancy Meyer's comedy "The Holiday"
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2004
Had a small role as Judge Ira in Jay Roach's "Meet the Fockers"
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2002 to 2007
Played the recurring role of Larry's father, Nat David on HBO's "Curb Your Enthusiasm"; earned an Emmy nomination in 2008 for Outstanding Guest Actor
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2000
Cast in Jason Reitman's Short Film "In God We Trust"
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1996
Appeared in two episodes of the NBC sitcom "Friends"
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1995
Released a new live comedy album, Live Again! At the Improv
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1992 to 1993
Cast in a recurring role as Ben Flicker on the NBC legal drama, "L.A. Law"
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1992
First dramatic play, "First Is Supper"; produced off-Broadway by the American Jewish Theater
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1988
Returned to comedy appearing in the feature "Rented Lips"
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1977 to 1978
Played Mel Beach on syndicated TV series, "Forever Fernwood"
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1975
Film directing debut, "Keep Off! Keep Off!
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1970
Debut as TV producer (with Robert Klein), "Comedy Tonight" (CBS)
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1968 to 1969
Played Mr. Quigley on the ABC series, "That's Life"
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1964
Film acting debut, "The Best Man"
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1962
Broadway musical debut, "A Family Affair"
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1959
Broadway acting debut, "The Girls Against the Boys"
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1959
Won international recognition with his first LP, Inside Shelley Berman
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1957
Began career as a stand-up comedian
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Appeared on the "Ed Sullivan Show" in the 1950s