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David Frye (né David Shapiro)
David Frye featured on his album, 'Richard Nixon- A Fantasy'
Born June 1934
Brooklyn, New York
Died January 29, 2011 (aged 76)
Las Vegas, Nevada
Notable works and roles 'Richard Nixon, A Fantasy'
David Frye (born David Shapiro; June 1934 – January 24, 2011[1] ) was an American comedian, specializing in comic imitations of famous political figures, most of which were based on notable Americans including, former U.S. Presidents Lyndon Johnson and Richard M. Nixon, Senators Hubert Humphrey and Bobby Kennedy, as well as film celebrities, e.g., Henry Fonda, Robert Mitchum, and Jack Palance.
However, as eerily accurate and subtle as his impersonations were, the comedic narratives spoken by those depicted via Frye were outrageously à propos as well as politically savvy and temporal. [2][3] For example, in one narrative, Frye had newly-elected Nixon and his wife visit the White House just prior to assuming residency there in 1969. The incumbent Johnson answers the doorbell, oblivious as to the identity of his unannounced visitors, misidentifying them even after introductions have been made:"
Sunday, January 30, 2011
World/Nation Dispatches | The Portland Press Herald / Maine Sunday Telegram
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BERLIN
Head-on train crash leaves 10 dead, at least 33 injured
A head-on train crash in eastern Germany killed 10 people and injured at least 33 others, local firefighters said today, and police feared the death toll could rise.
A passenger and a cargo train crashed head-on near Hordorf village, close to Saxony-Anhalt’s state capital Magdeburg, and several cars of the train carrying some 45 passengers derailed and overturned, a spokesman for the district’s firefighters said.
Rescue operations were still under way early today, and police had no immediate information as to what could have caused the accident late Saturday. The accident happened about 125 miles southwest of Berlin.
LAS VEGAS
Impressionist David Frye dies at home at age 77
Comic David Frye, whose impressions of Presidents Richard Nixon, Lyndon Johnson and other prominent political figures vaulted him to popularity in the 1960s and 1970s, has died in Las Vegas, his family confirmed Saturday. He was 77.
Frye died at his home Monday of cardiopulmonary arrest, Clark County Coroner Mike Murphy said."
BERLIN
Head-on train crash leaves 10 dead, at least 33 injured
A head-on train crash in eastern Germany killed 10 people and injured at least 33 others, local firefighters said today, and police feared the death toll could rise.
A passenger and a cargo train crashed head-on near Hordorf village, close to Saxony-Anhalt’s state capital Magdeburg, and several cars of the train carrying some 45 passengers derailed and overturned, a spokesman for the district’s firefighters said.
Rescue operations were still under way early today, and police had no immediate information as to what could have caused the accident late Saturday. The accident happened about 125 miles southwest of Berlin.
LAS VEGAS
Impressionist David Frye dies at home at age 77
Comic David Frye, whose impressions of Presidents Richard Nixon, Lyndon Johnson and other prominent political figures vaulted him to popularity in the 1960s and 1970s, has died in Las Vegas, his family confirmed Saturday. He was 77.
Frye died at his home Monday of cardiopulmonary arrest, Clark County Coroner Mike Murphy said."
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— GERMANY-TRAIN CRASH — Head-on train crash in eastern Germany kills 10, injures 33. AP photos.
Has moved:
— VIETNAM-JOURNALIST KILLED — Vietnamese journalist dies after home intruder set him on fire while sleeping.
— OBIT-DAVID FRYE — Comic David Frye, known for impressions of Nixon, politicians, dies in Las Vegas at 77."
Impressionist David Frye dies in Las Vegas at 77 - Forbes.com
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Associated Press, 01.29.11, 08:55 PM EST
LAS VEGAS -- Comic David Frye, whose impressions of Presidents Richard Nixon and Lyndon Johnson and other prominent political figures vaulted him to popularity in the 1960s and 1970s, has died in Las Vegas at the age of 77.
Clark County Coroner Mike Murphy said Saturday that Frye died of cardiopulmonary arrest at his home on Monday.
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Frye's sister, Ruth Welch of Boynton Beach, Fla., says he was a genius who began by imitating neighbors in Brooklyn, N.Y., where they grew up.
She says her brother had an 'ear for people's voices' and an 'eye for their movements' that made his impressions very accurate.
Among others, Frye appeared on 'The Ed Sullivan Show' and the 'Tonight Show Starring Johnny Carson.'"
Associated Press, 01.29.11, 08:55 PM EST
LAS VEGAS -- Comic David Frye, whose impressions of Presidents Richard Nixon and Lyndon Johnson and other prominent political figures vaulted him to popularity in the 1960s and 1970s, has died in Las Vegas at the age of 77.
Clark County Coroner Mike Murphy said Saturday that Frye died of cardiopulmonary arrest at his home on Monday.
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Frye's sister, Ruth Welch of Boynton Beach, Fla., says he was a genius who began by imitating neighbors in Brooklyn, N.Y., where they grew up.
She says her brother had an 'ear for people's voices' and an 'eye for their movements' that made his impressions very accurate.
Among others, Frye appeared on 'The Ed Sullivan Show' and the 'Tonight Show Starring Johnny Carson.'"
David Frye, mimic who used Nixon as object of satire, dies at 76
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Comedian David Frye, who died Jan. 24, was known for his comic imitation of President Richard M. Nixon and other political figures. (The Washington Post)
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By Matt Schudel
Washington Post Staff Writer
Saturday, January 29, 2011; 10:33 PM
David Frye, who became one of the country's most popular comic satirists with his realistic and caustic impressions of President Richard M. Nixon and other political figures, died Jan. 24 in Las Vegas of cardiopulmonary arrest. He was 76.
After doing impersonations of movie stars, Mr. Frye began to introduce politics to his act in the mid-1960s and his career exploded. His subjects included a drawling President Lyndon B. Johnson, a gravel-voiced Nelson Rockefeller and an excitedly cheerful Hubert H. Humphrey."
Comedian David Frye, who died Jan. 24, was known for his comic imitation of President Richard M. Nixon and other political figures. (The Washington Post)
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By Matt Schudel
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Saturday, January 29, 2011; 10:33 PM
David Frye, who became one of the country's most popular comic satirists with his realistic and caustic impressions of President Richard M. Nixon and other political figures, died Jan. 24 in Las Vegas of cardiopulmonary arrest. He was 76.
After doing impersonations of movie stars, Mr. Frye began to introduce politics to his act in the mid-1960s and his career exploded. His subjects included a drawling President Lyndon B. Johnson, a gravel-voiced Nelson Rockefeller and an excitedly cheerful Hubert H. Humphrey."
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