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Kip Addotta
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Kip Francis Addotta
June 16, 1944 Rockford, Illinois, U.S.
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| Died | August 13, 2019 (aged 75) Los Angeles, California, U.S.
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| Resting place | Westwood Village Memorial Park Cemetery |
| Occupation | Comedian, singer, songwriter, actor |
| Children | 3 |
Francis Kip Addotta (born June 16, 1944 – died August 13, 2019) was an American stand-up comedian. He was known for his unique humor. Kip Addotta appeared on many popular TV shows in the 1970s. These included The Tonight Show Starring Johnny Carson and American Bandstand. He also appeared on The Mike Douglas Show and Dinah!. You might have seen him on The Midnight Special or Don Kirshner's Rock Concert. He was also a guest on game shows like The Hollywood Squares and Make Me Laugh. His comedy was also heard on the Dr. Demento radio show. Kip Addotta often opened shows for famous stars. He performed before Diana Ross, Paul Anka, and Liza Minnelli. His first comedy recordings were released with Laff Records.
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Meet Comedian Kip Addotta
Kip Addotta was a well-known comedian. He brought laughter to many people. His career spanned several decades. He was also a singer, songwriter, and actor.
Early Life and Family
Kip Addotta was born in Rockford, Illinois. His parents were Frank and Josephine Addotta. When he was young, he faced some challenges. His grandmother, Francesca Addotta, took him in. She had come to the U.S. from Sicily. His grandmother hoped he would become a priest. Instead, Kip became a barber. He even managed a hair salon.
Kip Addotta married his first wife, Mary, in 1962. They had two children together. Later, he had another child with his second wife, Lynn. When he was 27, Kip moved his family to Los Angeles. He wanted to try becoming a comedian. After performing at The Comedy Store, his career took off.
Kip Addotta was a father of three children. Their names are Victor, Katheryn, and Frank. He also had three grandchildren. Kip Addotta passed away on August 13, 2019, at age 75.
His Works and Recordings
Kip Addotta released many comedy albums and books. These show his unique style of humor.
DVD Releases
- 1995 – Live From Maximum Security!
CD Releases
- 1979 – I Hope I'm Not Out Of Line
- 1985 – The Comedian Of The United States
- 1985 – Life In The Slaw Lane
- 1989 – I Saw Daddy Kissing Santa Claus
- 1994 – The Trouble Hole
- 2002 – Jokes To Go
- 2013 – Portable Kip
- 2014 – Ears to You
Vinyl Releases
- 1984 – White Boy Rapp
Book Releases
- 2018 – Confessions of a Comedian – An Autobiography
