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10 May 2004 | From wenn.com | See recent WENN news

Comedian Alan King, whose longevity made him a staple of the comedy scene since the 50s, died Sunday in New York of lung cancer; he was 76. The host of the legendary New York Friars Club's celebrity roasts, King first came to prominence in the 50s, when he took his act from nightclubs to television, appearing first on The Ed Sullivan Show, where his rantings about suburbia struck a chord with growing TV audiences. King then became the opening act for numerous musical legends, and segued into innumerable appearances in TV and film, mainly in supporting roles. An accomplished character actor, King appeared most notably in Billy Crystal's Memories of Me and Just Tell Me What You Want, as well as Casino, The Bonfire of the Vanities, Enemies: A Love Story, The Anderson Tapes and Bye Bye Braverman, among other films. In addition to acting and comedy, King also wrote three books and produced several plays and movies. He is survived by his wife, Jeannette, and three children. --Prepared by IMDb staff

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