Dom Irrera Biography

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Dom Irrera, originally from Philadelphia, is a stand-up comedian. Some observers feel he has one of the most natural styles in all of stand-up comedy: much of his material is in the form of stories about his life, especially his childhood years and growing up in an Italian-American family, which contributes to the "natural" feel of his performances.

Irrera has appeared on The Oprah Winfrey Show, The View, The Tonight Show with Jay Leno, and The Late Show with David Letterman, and has made numerous cameo appearances on TV shows.

Trivia

• Irrera auditioned to be a castmember for Saturday Night Live's 1980-1981 season.
  
• Irrera appeared on an episode of Seinfeld as Ronnie the Prop Comic. His character had a prop water gun that George Costanza mistook for a real gun, ruining Jerry Seinfeld's show.
  
• Irrera said today on WIP610 radio in Philadelphia that his first wife also appeared on Seinfield. She played the mother of an "ugly baby."
  
• Made numerous appearances as himself on the animated series Dr. Katz, Professional Therapist
  

External links

• Dom Irrera's Official Website
  

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