[News] Woah! The guy from the Mask is dead! And no, I'm not talking about Jim Carrey

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Comic Richard Jeni dead of gunshot By ANA BEATRIZ CHOLO, Associated Press Writer
Sun Mar 11, 11:29 PM ET



LOS ANGELES - Richard Jeni, a standup comedian who played to sold-out crowds, was a regular on the "Tonight Show" and appeared in movies, died of a gunshot wound in an apparent suicide, police said Sunday.

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Police found the 49-year-old comedian alive but gravely injured in a West Hollywood home when they responded to a call Saturday morning from Jeni's girlfriend, Los Angeles Police Officer Norma Eisenman said.

Eisenman said the caller told police: "My boyfriend shot himself in the face."

Jeni died at a nearby hospital.

Eisenman said suicide had not been officially confirmed and the investigation was continuing. An autopsy on Jeni would be done Monday, said Lt. Fred Corral from the investigation division of the coroner's office.

Jeni regularly toured the country with a standup act and had starred in several HBO comedy specials, most recently "A Big Steaming Pile of Me" during the 2005-06 season.

Another HBO special, "Platypus Man," won a Cable ACE award for best standup comedy special, and formed the basis for his UPN sitcom of the same name, which ran for one season.

Jeni's movie credits included "The Mask," in which he played Jim Carrey's best friend, "The Aristocrats," "National Lampoon's Dad's Week Off," and "An Alan Smithee Film: Burn, Hollywood, Burn."

He had guest appearances in the TV shows "Everybody Hates Chris," "Married: With Children," and updated versions of the game shows "Hollywood Squares" and "Match Game."

Frazer Smith, standup comedian who often opened for Jeni and the emcee at the Ice House, where Jeni often performed, said young comedians looked up to him.

"He was probably one of the best standup comedians in the last 50 years," said Smith. "He had tons and tons of material. He was looked up to by all the young comedians, a total pro."

The Brooklyn-born comic first received national attention in 1990 with the Showtime special "Richard Jeni: Boy From New York City." Two years later, his "Crazy From the Heat" special attracted the highest ratings in Showtime's history.

Jeni became a frequent guest on "The Tonight Show" during Johnny Carson's reign and continued to appear after Jay Leno took over as host.

He also wrote comic material for the 2005 Academy Awards, which was hosted by his friend Chris Rock.

Thats the second of Jim Carrey's co stars to commit suicide. The first was in "Dumb and Dumber" the one that wanted his money but the guys gave him IOU's.

Jam it back in, in the dark.

I'm telling you, spend too much time with Jim Carrey and that's what happens. Fucker probably drives these people wild.

There's nowhere I can't reach.

Originally Posted by Vestin

I'm telling you, spend too much time with Jim Carrey and that's what happens. Fucker probably drives these people wild.

You know, those cell phone joke subscriptions aren't as good as you might think.

This thing is sticky, and I don't like it. I don't appreciate it.

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Comic Richard Jeni dead of gunshot By ANA BEATRIZ CHOLO

That's a great way to quote an article.

I am a dolphin, do you want me on your body?

If he had his own sitcom, the highest rated Showtime comedy special ever, and won several Ace awards, you probably could've simply said "Richard Jeni has died" without confusing many people.

It's obvious that he was a lot more than just "that guy who co-starred with Jim Carrey in that one film."

I was speaking idiomatically.

Originally Posted by Skexis

You know, those cell phone joke subscriptions aren't as good as you might think.

But they're only $1.99 per text =/

What kind of toxic man-thing is happening now?

Originally Posted by Vestin

But they're only $1.99 per text =/

You say that as if somehow you're supposed to be exempt from the part where you're still regurgitating half-assed material in a quarter-assed way. Just... Fucking... Stop.

This is a very sad day in comedy. I still consider his Greatest Bits standup concert to be one of the funniest acts ever recorded. Period...
Rest in peace, Platypus Man.

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Actually I say that not knowing what the fuck he was talking about and just playing along. I don't think I'm exempt from anything but if you're going to say something say it straight out instead of being a cryptic retard about it.

Now that I understand what is being said I will heed your request.

Thanks for the clarity there, buddy.

What, you don't want my bikini-clad body?

Holy shit.

man, i'm speechless. This is truley a dark day in comedy.

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Originally Posted by Helloween

This is truley a dark day in comedy.

Vestin or the dead guy?

There's nowhere I can't reach.

Shit I was hoping it was Jaime Kennedy. That guy sucks major balls.

I only know Richard Jeni from the Mask...and was he the villian or something?

This thing is sticky, and I don't like it. I don't appreciate it.

Originally Posted by Vestin

I don't think I'm exempt from anything but if you're going to say something say it straight out instead of being a cryptic retard about it.

Originally Posted by Myself

...you're still regurgitating half-assed material in a quarter-assed way.

How is that not "straight-out"?

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Richard Jeni was so much more than the guy in the fucking Mask. The man was a comic talent, and it's too bad he took his own life. Relationship poker was a fantastic bit.

I was speaking idiomatically.

My personal favorite of his was always the Cryptic Sex Talk of the Old South.

What kind of toxic man-thing is happening now?

Also really funny.

But for me, it's the first thing I ever saw him do, and the back and forth of: "I can't have an orgasm unless I'm on top." and "I can't have an orgasm unless I'm on crack!" gets me every time. "I want to be able to see other people." "I have multiple personalities, I AM OTHER PEOPLE!"

FELIPE NO

It is so unfortunate that Richard Jeni has passed away. It seems like comedians that bring such a unique sense of style to their comedy always pass away early. Its kind of like a curse because mitch hedburg being on of my favourite comedians of all time, passed away and now richard jeni which had some of my favourite comedic moments of all time. I would like to share with you some of them but one of them has already been mentioned which is the emotional card game. I have listened it to so much I would like to think I have it remembered.

John:
Hi, My name is John, and I'm a Scorpio.

Sally:
Hi, My name is Sally, and I'm a psycho.

John:
My dad locked me in the closet when I was 3.

Sally:
My dad came out of the closet when I was 4.

John:
I'm neurotic and self-centered about my appearance.

Sally:
I'm from Los Angeles too.

John:
I can't get an orgasm unless I'm on top.

Sally:
I can't get an orgasm unless I'm on crack.

John:
I don't think this is working, we should see other people.

Sally:
I have multiple personality disorder, I am other people; starts screaming.

And my personal favourite: The Gospel According To Vinny
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=WNN19b0Ufoc

What, you don't want my bikini-clad body?

For those of you who would like to remember the man's Greatest Bits.

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Download here.

Jam it back in, in the dark.

Originally Posted by Encephalon

How is that not "straight-out"?

Loooooooooooool, I was talking about Skexis.

There's nowhere I can't reach.

Originally Posted by Vestin

I'm telling you, spend too much time with Jim Carrey and that's what happens. Fucker probably drives these people wild.

QFT.

He drives them to do it, If ever your a movie star...
Never do films Jim Carreys in...

This thing is sticky, and I don't like it. I don't appreciate it.

Despite the name of the thread, I entered expecting to see word of the death of Eric Stoltz.

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Seems as though he had a few mental illnessess that provoked his suicide, according to his family.

He was suffering from deep depression, and some kind of paranoia.

I'm pretty sad about this, the above have mentioned a lot of my favorite comedy skits from him and all around he seemed like a great guy, shame that not a lot of people may know what he was capable of. Jay Leno even said that he wished he had material that Richard had. Don't know if that helps in how good he was as a comedian, but I figured I'd share it anyway.

Props to Ceph for the download, thanks man

I was speaking idiomatically.

Originally Posted by Vestin

Actually I say that not knowing what the fuck he was talking about and just playing along. I don't think I'm exempt from anything but if you're going to say something say it straight out instead of being a cryptic retard about it.

I'm glad we can both agree you don't know what the fuck is going on.

What kind of toxic man-thing is happening now?

If anyone is still wondering, he played Stanley Ipkiss' (Carrey) best friend Charlie. You know, the guy that kept going to the Coco-Bongo Club?

Man, I loved that movie. It's a shame that this happened, though.

FELIPE NO

Originally Posted by Skexis

I'm glad we can both agree you don't know what the fuck is going on.

HRHRHR. Oh well, at least you didn't try to be clever this time fall on your... oh wait. :\

What, you don't want my bikini-clad body?

Wow, this is crap. I saw his HBO Special, 'A Big Steaming Pile of Me", and it was hilarious. I'm shocked he's gone, I don't know why he would wanna kill himself, since many people loved/liked him. Meh..sucks..



...miserable punk-faggot. D:

Jam it back in, in the dark.