Saturday, January 29, 2011

David Frye

David Frye

David Frye (né David Shapiro)

David Frye featured on his album, "Richard Nixon- A Fantasy"
Born June 1934
Brooklyn, New York
Died January 29, 2011(2011-01-29) (aged 76)
Las Vegas, Nevada
Notable works and roles "Richard Nixon, A Fantasy"
David Frye (born David Shapiro; June 1934 – January 24, 2011[1] ) was an American comedian, specializing in comic imitations of famous political figures, most of which were based on notable Americans including, former U.S. Presidents Lyndon Johnson and Richard M. Nixon, Senators Hubert Humphrey and Bobby Kennedy, as well as film celebrities, e.g., Henry Fonda, Robert Mitchum, and Jack Palance.
However, as eerily accurate and subtle as his impersonations were, the comedic narratives spoken by those depicted via Frye were outrageously à propos as well as politically savvy and temporal. [2][3] For example, in one narrative, Frye had newly-elected Nixon and his wife visit the White House just prior to assuming residency there in 1969. The incumbent Johnson answers the doorbell, oblivious as to the identity of his unannounced visitors, misidentifying them even after introductions have been made:
JOHNSON [doorbell] "I'll get it, Lady Bird! Who's there?"
NIXON "It's Dick and Pat."
JOHNSON [shouting back information] "It's Pick 'n Pat!"
NIXON "No, it's Dick and Pat: The President Elect...and Mrs. Elect."
JOHNSON "I understand. [shouting back] Company, Lady Bird! Beautify yourself!"

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[edit] Death

David Frye died at his home of cardiopulmonary arrest according to the Clark County Coroner.[4][5]

[edit] Discography

As featured artist:
  • Clinton: An Oral History (1998)
  • Frye Is Nixon (1996)
  • David Frye Presents The Great Debate (1980)
  • Richard Nixon: A Fantasy (1973)
  • Richard Nixon Superstar (1971)
  • Radio Free Nixon (1971) (re-released in compilation 2006)
  • I Am The President (1969) (re-released in compilation 2006)
As player:
  • Bob Booker & George Foster Present The New First Family, 1968: A Futuristic Fairy Tale (1966)

[edit] Impersonated public figures

[edit] References

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