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Louie Anderson
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Actor Born: March 24, 1953 in St. Paul, MN Biography:A former counselor of abused children from Minneapolis, MN, "Louie Anderson" has found great success as a standup comedian, author, provider of cartoon voices, and actor. Born in St. Paul as one of 11 children, "Anderson" began his performing career in late 1978 in a small Minneapolis comedy club in answer to a dare from a co-worker at the children's home where he worked. People responded well to his act and "Anderson" felt he'd found his true vocation. After winning the St. Louis Comedy Competition in 1981, "Anderson" became a gag writer for "Henny Youngman" and then moved to Los Angeles to try to launch his own career by getting a contract with one of the major television networks, but success did not come quickly to the portly, blond comedian and he returned to Minneapolis where friends and cohorts helped him finance a comedy special. Showtime bought and aired the show which became a hit and the... Full Biography
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