Biography
Drawing big laughs from varied topics like dating, dieting and politics, Jeni developed a reputation as a comic's comic, while earning a great deal of respect for his generous support of his friends. After making his television debut on "Just for Laughs" (Showtime, 1986), Jeni landed his first solo special, "Richard Jeni: The Boy from New York City" (Showtime, 1989), while becoming a regular on late night talk shows. He went on to his second …
