Gottfried, Gilbert, 1955-

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April 14, 2022

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Remembering comic Gilbert Gottfried

Gottfried was known for his unusual voice and cranky stage persona — which made him a perfect fit to play the evil parrot Iago in Disney's Aladdin. He spoke with Fresh Air in 1992.

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Gilbert Gottfried

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December 21, 1992

15:45

Stand-Up Comic and Actor Gilbert Gottfried

In the new animated movie Aladdin, Gottfried plays an evil parrot. His stand-up style can best be described as "cranky," with a high-decibel delivery. He's also done a stint on Saturday Night Live and was in the movie Beverly Hills Cop II.

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Gilbert Gottfried

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Remembering comic Gilbert Gottfried

Stand-Up Comic and Actor Gilbert Gottfried

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