The Einsteins of Comedy
Um, ok, not that Einstein...there's really nothing all that funny about the theory of relativity or atomic energy...but then again, comedy is relative...
And speaking of relatives...these are the "Einsteins of Comedy" to which I was refering;
The first two anyway, the one on the right is an advertising executive...probably funny, but then again, maybe not, it's hard to say for sure...
So, what exactly do Albert Brooks, Super Dave Osbourne and that other guy have in common? They are brothers. All three pictured above share the same surname at birth (at the time of their birth, not at the time of their mother's birth?) and that name is - funnily enough - Einstein.
My favourite of the three is Albert Brooks. Either Albert's parents were exceptionally optimistic about their son's intellectual potential, or they were just being funny when they named him "Albert Einstein."
Albert Brooks is a comedian, actor, director, writer and all good guy. His acting credits include; Taxi Driver, Private Benjamin, Broadcast News, The Scout and Out of Sight. His voice-over work includes; The Simpsons, Doctor Dolittle and Finding Nemo. He has also pulled the old Harold Hecuba manoevre by writing, directing and staring in the in; Real Life, Modern Romance, Lost in America, Defending Your Life, Mother, The Muse and most recently Looking for Comedy in the Muslim World (out on DVD, June 20th)
Bob Einstein is more commonly known as Super Dave Osborne (Bizarre and the Super Dave Osborne Show), and also, Marty Funkhouser (Curb Your Enthusiasm), Larry "the surrogate"(Arrested Development) and various other characters on shows ranging from Roseanne to the Smother's Brothers Comedy Hour.
Last, but perhaps not least, Cliff Einstein is the eldest of the three brothers. When googled, it was discovered that Clifford J. Einstein of Dailey & Associates won the 2002 Advertising Leader of the West Award from the AAF (?) This picture if from the awards ceremony. From left: Bertha Einstein, Bob Einstein (Super Dave Osborne), Cliff Einstein, Mandy Einstein & Albert Brooks
posted by Darlene at 11:14 AM
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Yeah, Albert Brooks is hella funny...and I love Super Dave's Surrogate character in Arrested Development (but I love Will Arnett the MOST!!!)
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i worked with cliff...he thinks he is funny, but is definitely NOT...in fact, he was generally thought of as a nut case and loose cannon that could go of at any time and for any reason. he wasn't even a good ad guy, for that matter. he obviously got the short end of the stick from his parents.
Actually, of the three of them, Cliff is the funniest, as anybody who has worked anywhere near him knows. And I think his kids, now pretty gown up I'd imagine, are pretty funny, too. I knew them when they were little and the funny seeds were definitely apparent even then...
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