Barry Diamond
American comedian
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::summary American comedian ::
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| name = Barry Diamond | image = | caption = | birth_date = | birth_place = Bronx, New York, U.S. Barry Diamond (born November 14, 1951) is an American comedian who released one album, Fighter Pilot, on IRS Records in 1983. He continues to perform stand-up comedy today.
He has had bit parts in several films and television sitcoms. He played a tutor on Diff'rent Strokes in 1979. He played a comedian in an episode of Seinfeld - "The Movie", a part in Friends season 2 episode 7 “The One Where Ross Finds Out”, and a major role in 1984's Bachelor Party, which starred Tom Hanks. As a stand-up comedian he was a regular on ABC's The 1/2 Hour Comedy Hour c. 1983. He also appeared in Season 2, Episode 8 of Curb Your Enthusiasm (2001).
''Fighter Pilot''
Fighter Pilot was released on IRS Records in June 1983 after Diamond was discovered by IRS's Miles Copeland III. It was released on vinyl LP (SP-70035) and cassette tape only, and has never been released on CD.
Track listing
- What Pisses Me Off
- How I Got Started In Showbiz
- The South Bronx
- Gay Whale Hunting In Hawaii
- Live And Let Live
- Killed My Girlfriend
- Everything Except The...
- Nuclear Missile Silo Repairman
- Tribute To The Boss
- Health, Money, Herpes
- College In Peru
- Fighter Pilot
- My House After The Show
References
References
- "The Magic and Comedy Tour: 'Tricks and Treats'". City of Thousand Oaks.
- (June 30, 1984). "Whoa! 'Bachelor Party' Should Be Rated 'H' For Hilarious". The Sacramento Bee.
- (July 12, 1983). "Previews". St. Petersburg Independent.
- "Barry Diamond / Fighter Pilot". The Record Room.
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