Cooper’s angry onstage persona earned him the nickname “Comedian of Outrage.”
Pat Cooper, the veteran stand-up comedian whose decades-long career included appearances inSeinfeldand theHoward SternShow, has died.
His former personal assistant Steve Garrin confirmed to EW that Cooper died Tuesday in his Las Vegas home.
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There, he took on the stage name Pat Cooper.
Cooper became a frequent guest on radio shows and began making TV appearances.
He was also known for being a roast-master at the New York City Friars Club.
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Cooper was married three times.
“I am a semi name,” CoopertoldtheNew York Observerin 1999.
“I am not a Rodney Dangerfield.
I am not a Bob Hope.
I am a consistent performer.
I’m packing rooms.
But I’m happier than Rodney will ever be.”
