About Ollie Joe Prater
Lived 1946 – 1991 (aged 45). Ollie Joe Prater was an American actor.
Ollie Joe Prater (born Gilbert Hartzog; August 22, 1946 – November 25, 1991) was an American stand-up comedian and television personality. He made frequent appearances on The Tonight Show.
Career Prater got his start in stand-up comedy in the 1970s at The Comedy Store and eventually performed in comedy clubs throughout the United States and was a featured performer at many Las Vegas casinos. Prater acted in the 1977 film Can I Do It... 'Til I Need Glasses? that featured Robin Williams in his first film performance. Prater went on to release comedy video specials and albums.
Death Prater died from complications of a stroke on November 25, 1991.
Discography The Best of Ollie Joe Prater (1991) Laughing Hyena Records
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Who was Ollie Joe Prater?
comedian (1946-1991)
When was Ollie Joe Prater born?
Ollie Joe Prater was born on 22 August 1946 in Concord.
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Ollie Joe Prater died on 25 November 1991 in Albion.
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Ollie Joe Prater was an actor.
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Ollie Joe Prater was American.
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