Dick Capri

Richard Emerick Crupi (August 11, 1931 – December 26, 2024), known professionally as Dick Capri, was an American actor and comedian. With a career spanning several decades, Capri has performed in major comedy clubs, theaters, and television programs, gaining recognition. He was a frequent performer on The Ed Sullivan Show and The Tonight Show Starring Johnny Carson. Capri also gained prominence as part of the Broadway show Catskills on Broadway, where he showcased his talent alongside other legendary comedians. He continued to perform until 2021.

Life and career Richard Emerick Crupi was born to an Italian-American family in Reading, Pennsylvania, on August 11, 1931. After graduating high school, he moved to New York City and began performing stand-up. and performed for presidents Gerald Ford and George H. W. Bush. He performed largely at resorts in the Catskills, and was later part of a revue called Catskills on Broadway. He has a brother Frank Crupi and niece Elena Crupi.

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