David Brenner

David Brenner (born February 4, 1936) is an American standup comedian, actor, author, and filmmaker. Born and raised in poor areas of Philadelphia, Brenner found comedy a major source of relief from the daily trials and tribulations he faced in his youth. His neighborhood has been one of the top-ranked crime neighborhoods for almost 90 years. Unlike most of the children in the neighborhood, he managed to stay away from too much trouble. His sense of humor led to his immense popularity in his school years, winning Brenner the title of "Class President" every year. After high school he hung out on the street corner for two years, followed by two years in the army, serving in the 101st Airborne and as a cryptographer in the 595th Signal...