About Dan Vitale
Dan Vitale was an actor and television actor.
Dan Vitale was an American comedian, best known for being a cast member on Saturday Night Live from 1985 to 1986, appearing in two episodes of its eleventh season.
Early life Vitale was born in Long Island. His mother was an alcoholic and his father, according to Vitale, was a "possibly mobbed up" father who "unknown but shady business dealings". Vitale abused drugs and alcohol as a teenager, and used comedy as a coping mechanism.
Despite his outburst, Michaels allowed him to audition for another show, as according to Vitale he "kind of dug it", and in 2006 starred in a one-man show, Live from Rehab, It's Dan Vitale.
Filmography
Film
Television
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Who was Dan Vitale?
American comedian
When did Dan Vitale die?
Dan Vitale died on 6 May 2022.
What was Dan Vitale's occupation?
Dan Vitale was an actor and television actor.
Sources & further reading
· DBpedia: Dan Vitale (comedian)
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