(Tasos Katopodis/WireImage) Comedian Patrice O'Neal, who made fans laugh with jokes. The show was produced by For Your Imagination and can be found on ONeals website. Comedian Patrice O'Neal visits "Broadminded" at SIRIUS XM Studio on July 23, 2009 in New York City. 17 Patrice O'Neal pictures. . 2023 Getty Images. ONeal left the show after two seasons, expressing concerns that the shows audience was too different from his own. Not everybody should be laughing at everything at the same time. ONeal voiced Jeffron James in Grand Theft Auto IV, on an in-game radio show, Fizz!. [1] He lost his ability to speak, and later his ability to move, communicating for a time by eye movements before also losing this ability. Actor: 25th Hour. On the morning of October 19, 2011, O'Neal phoned his fiance Vondecarlo Brown to tell her he could not move his legs. That's not even natural. From there, he moved on to appearances on Showtime at the Apollo, FNight Videos, and a brief stint as a writer for the WWE. He made his debut appearance on the Opie and Anthony radio show on January 17, 2002, when friend and comedian Rich Vos brought him onto the show, which at the time aired from WNEW. He worked harder as an outsider and a foreigner to gain the respect of his peers. The show aired until the station suspended much of its Saturday night programming when they were unable to reconcile budget concerns with the new management following the merger. . After moving back to New York in 2002, ONeal became a recognized radio personality as a regular guest and occasional co-host on the Opie and Anthony program. just 1 year old. Millions of high-quality images, video, and music options are waiting for you. [4], In late 2000, O'Neal took a position as a writer for WWE after an associate of the company saw him perform. It was directed by Michael Bonfiglio who also served as executive producer along with Bill Burr, Al Madrigal, Michael Bertolina, and Vondecarlo Brown. Patrice Lumumba Malcolm O'Neal (December 7, 1969 November 29, 2011) was an American comedian and actor. No services are scheduled at this time. [4] He guest starred in another For Your Imagination-produced show, called Break a Leg, playing "Adult-Sized Gary Coleman". © 2023 Found a Grave, All rights reserved. [1][6] His interest in comedy had grown by this time, and he took up work as a bouncer at the Comedy Connection in Boston. Organize, control, distribute and measure all of your digital content. Initially promoted as Bitch Management, the show was titled The Black Philip Show, a reference to Dr. Phil. He was rushed to Jersey City Medical Center and later Englewood Hospital in Englewood, New Jersey, where doctors performed surgery to remove a blood clot in his head. He guest-starred in another For Your Imagination-produced show, called Break a Leg, playing Adult-Sized Gary Coleman. Gregg "Opie" Hughes stated that he had seen O'Neal "give people money to leave".[39]. He was 41. See all 13 photos. [33], O'Neal cited George Carlin and Richard Pryor as his favorite comedians. Boards are the best place to save images and video clips. I attended the services for Patrice yesterday at the Park Avenue Christian Church, on 85th Street and Park Avenue in New York City. This film will ensure his memory and comedy are kept alive and continuously introduced to future generations. Frost said O'Neal's mother and best friend, Gloria, was at his side when he died. The outsized funnyman who kept America laughing via a series of cable specials, capped in August by an uproarious appearance on Comedy Central's Roast of Charlie Sheen, has . [6] In early 1998, he took part in the fourth annual US Comedy Arts Festival in Aspen, Colorado. In February 2011, Comedy Central aired his first hour-long special, Elephant in the Room. Arrangements under the direction of Walter B. Cooke Funeral Home, New York, NY. Millions of high-quality images, video, and music options are waiting for you. Patrice Lumumba Malcolm O'Neal (December 7, 1969 - November 29, 2011) was an American comedian and actor. [41] Ostensibly, this was due to his previous conviction for statutory rape, which he also talked about extensively on Opie and Anthony. [4] He also sold food to guests at the Boston Garden arena. [4] The show aired on September 19, 2011 with O'Neal the last comic to perform. He supplied the voice of Harold Jenkins on Noggin's animated program O'Grady High and was featured as Jesus in Denis Leary's Searchlight. [1] From 2006 to 2008, O'Neal hosted a relationship advice show on XM initially titled Bitch Management before it was renamed to The Black Philip Show, a reference to doctor and television personality "Dr. Phil" McGraw. Streamline your workflow with our best-in-class digital asset management system. Celebrity Death News; . Patrice O'Neal. He is survived by his longtime partner (whom he often referred to as his wife) Vondecarlo Brown, mother Georgia, stepdaughter Aymilyon, and sister Zinder. New York-based comedian Patrice O'Neal died Monday after suffering a stroke. [7], O'Neal performed his first stand-up in October 1992 at Estelle's in Boston. He was educated at West Roxbury High School and went on to attend Northeastern University, both in Boston. Talk show host Opie of the Opie & Anthony Radio Show tweeted this morning, "Yes, it's true that our pal Patrice O'Neal has passed away. The extra money goes to Patrices family. [24] In 2005, he filmed a half-hour One Night Stand special for HBO. His only stand-up comedy special, Elephant in the Room (2011), was released nine months before his death at the age of 41 from a stroke caused by type 2 diabetes. [13] By mid-1999, he had headlined a comedy tour of Australia. He was a frequent guest on the "Opie and Anthony" show on Sirius XM radio, and the hosts were the first to broadcast news of O'Neal's death. Overview; Biography; Filmography; Photos; Patrice O'Neal in "Nature Calls." Bill Burr and Patrice O'Neal at the 2nd Annual New York Comedy Festival. [6][8] He had attended an open-mic night at the venue the week prior to his debut where he heckled a performer, who in turn challenged him to try stand-up himself. [1] News of the stroke he had suffered was made public on Opie and Anthony a week later. Why Bill Burr cried on Conan. It was also during this time that he caught the eye of British comedian Ricky Gervais, still early in his stand-up career. [1][34] His comedy has been described as conversational. To show our respect, we are releasing the interview to the public today.He talks about who he he was, speaking his mind, Tracy Morgan apologizing for some of his jokes, his inspirations, his best advice he ever had, regrets, what he wanted to be known for at the end of the day \u0026 more.The whole Thisis50 staff sends their condolences to O'Neal's family and friends.http://www.thisis50.com/profiles/blogs/rip-patrice-o-neal-his-last-interviewRIP Patrice O'Neal - His Final InterviewRIP Patrice O'Neal - His Final InterviewRIP Patrice O'Neal - His Final InterviewTags: patrice o'neal \"Patrice Oneal\" comedian 41 dead rest in piece stand up exclusive stand up rich ti50interviews life Catherine in 2008. [25] After two seasons, O'Neal declined to host the third despite an offer that quadrupled his salary. I average about 20 walkouts, which is good. Patrice Malcolm O'Neal was born in New York City, on December 7, 1969, and grew up in the Roxbury neighborhood of Boston, Massachusetts. "[11] O'Neal ignored demands from club owners to change his confrontational act and struggled to earn enough money. The series did not last long as it was unable to attain a sponsor due to its offensive content. According to People magazine , the stroke was related to diabetes. [3][4][5], O'Neal attended West Roxbury High School, during which he took up football and ended his playing career with three varsity letter awards and winning a state championship in his senior year. The album reached number one on the Billboard Comedy Albums chart and number 35 on the Billboard 200. Because everybody else stays, and I love that. He was raised by his mother and never knew his father. [1] Doctors stated that he would likely remain permanently paralyzed and unable to speak if he survived. It acquired 6.4 million viewers, still the highest-rated edition of the Comedy Central roasts. Im telling you, if Id have had a gun back then, I would have shot myself. His inability to achieve success on other peoples terms motivated him to prioritize his own integrity first. He jokingly described himself as a "professional bridge-burner". Brent Mitchell Wiggins Feb 07, 2020 Orlando, Florida Iced Chai Comedians get to see the black-and-white world with a grey lens. "Yes, it's true that our pal Patrice O'Neal has passed away. Access the best of Getty Images and iStock with our simple subscription plan. COMEDY ALBUMS [1] He was 41 years old. [24] From there, he moved on to appearances on Showtime at the Apollo and FNight Videos. His funeral was held on December 5, at Park Avenue Christian Church, in New York City, and was attended by, among others, Chris Rock, Colin Quinn, Nick DiPaolo, Artie Lange, Jim Norton, Dane Cook, Bill Burr, Wanda Sykes, Amy Schumer and Kevin Hart. He visited Vince McMahon's house, traveled with the organization for one week of live shows on their private jet, and directed some vignettes. New York, New York, * For security purposes, type the text below and click "Submit" (Required). [22], By 2002, O'Neal had returned to the U.S. after he received an offer to record a half-hour comedy special on Showtime. Regular on 'Opie and Anthony' FM and XM radio show. [37][38] He was also a provocateur who often incited audience members to heckle or even leave the club. Grow your brand authentically by sharing brand content with the internets creators. Boards are the best place to save images and video clips. Streamline your workflow with our best-in-class digital asset management system. [36] He was direct when presenting his views, particularly on race and gender roles. [9][45] Comedy Central aired his special Elephant in the Room on November 30 in the wake of his death. December 7, 1969 - November 29, 2011 UPDATED: 4:45 p.m. Share Obituary If I've got 250-300 people in the audience, 20 will walk out. He lived in Jersey City and was a longtime fixture on the New York and Los Angeles comedy scenes. Send a note, share a story or upload a photo. On October 19, 2011, ONeal reported being unable to move his legs, the first signs of a stroke. ONeal had also been slated to do five sold-out, one-man shows at Les Katacombes at the 2010 Just for Laughs Festival, but he was refused entry into Canada at the U.S. border and the shows were cancelled. He supplied the voice of Harold Jenkins on Noggins animated program OGrady High and was featured as Jesus in Denis Learys Searchlight. In 2006 and 2007 he joined Opie and Anthonys Traveling Virus Comedy Tour, playing large outdoor concert arenas across the country. [citation needed]. He later said that "it wouldn't have been a dream" if he had kept doing it and that it was enjoyable because "it was short and sweet". The Getty Images design is a trademark of Getty Images. Note that there is a pay what you want option so you can pay as much as you want for the albums as long as its more than $7.99. Description: O'Neal was born in New York in 1969, but moved to Boston when he was just 1 year old. Tap into Getty Images' global scale, data-driven insights, and network of more than 340,000 creators to create content exclusively for your brand. Patrice O'Neal, RIP. Dec. 7, 2020 S ocial media users on Monday were mourning the death and celebrating the life of Patrice O'Neal on what would have been the comedian's 51st birthday . He was a star football player at West Roxbury High School, ending his career with 3 letters in varsity football and a state championship his senior year. New York-based comedian Patrice O'Neal died Monday after suffering a stroke in October that was related to his diabetic condition. ONeals first television appearance was on The Apollo Comedy Hour where he performed his Malcolm XXL bit. [5][35] His routines were characterized by an off-the-cuff approach and frequently adult themes. Center; Start a Family Tree Find a Funeral Home; Death of Patrice O'Neal. He voiced Jeffron James in the 2008 video game Grand Theft Auto IV on its in-game radio station Fizz! The show ended following the XM and Sirius merger, when the new management was unable to reconcile budgets for Saturday night programming. T-SHIRTS:Although there has always been a very high demand for Patrice ONeal t-shirts, out of respect for Patrice and his wishes, there has never been, nor will there ever be any official Patrice ONeal t-shirts sold. Although announced after his death, the album had been completed before his illness, with the comedians full involvement. A big fan of professional wrestling, he pitched his idea for building a feud over three weeks that culminated in a pay-per-view event, which won him the job. Daily Driver: 2011 Dodge Durango (Patrice's rating: 7 on a scale of 1 to 10) Favorite road trip: New York to . He was educated at West Roxbury High School and went on to attend Northeastern University, both in Boston. After the show was cancelled in 2002 and relaunched on XM Satellite Radio in 2004, O'Neal returned as a guest, or sometimes sitting in for an absent Norton and became one of the show's most popular guests. Click here to submit your listings. [1] He and his sister, Zinder, were raised by their mother in Boston's largely Black working class Roxbury neighborhood. [4] The show aired on Saturday evenings with Dante Nero as co-host, and a rotating cast of female comedians on third mic. He performed with a five-person group Bryan Kennedy, Dante Nero, Vondecarlo Brown, Harris Stanton and Wil Sylvince touching on many fictional scenarios. Born in Boston, the 6-foot-4, 300-pound O'Neal had struggled with diabetes for much of his adult life. There is a reason why Patrice was beloved by Ricky Gervais, Sarah Silverman, Dane Cook, Colin Quinn, Seth Meyers and Sherri Shepherd and other comedic greats. Updated: September 10, 2011 He was educated at West Roxbury High School and went O'Neal's agent, Matt Frost, confirmed the funnyman's death in a statement, and extended thanks to fans and friends who expressed support as he battled for his life following the stroke on Oct. 19. Gervais frequently mentioned ONeal as a favorite comic. View Patrice O'Neal photo, images, movie photo stills, celebrity photo galleries, red carpet premieres and more on Fandango. Patrice O'Neal passed away on November 29, 2011. He revealed a further meeting with FX regarding a possible animated series, and a project that involved his friends coming to his home to record interviews. 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