Louie Anderson facts for kids

Quick facts for kids Louie Anderson
Anderson in 2016
Birth name	Louis Perry Anderson
Born	(1953-03-24)March 24, 1953 Saint Paul, Minnesota, U.S.
Died	January 21, 2022(2022-01-21) (aged 68) Las Vegas, Nevada, U.S.
Medium	Stand-up, television, film
Genres	Observational comedy, clean comedy, deadpan, satire
Spouse	Diane Jean Vono ​ ​ (m. 1984; div. 1984)​ Norma J. Walker ​ ​ (m. 1985; div. 1985)​

Louis Perry Anderson (born March 24, 1953 – died January 21, 2022) was a famous American comedian, actor, and author. He was also a game show host. Louie Anderson created the fun cartoon series Life with Louie. He also wrote four books, including Hey Mom: Stories for My Mother, But You Can Read Them Too.

From 1999 to 2002, he was the host of the popular game show Family Feud. Louie Anderson won an Emmy Award in 2016. This was for his role in the TV show Baskets on the FX channel. He was nominated for this award three times in a row.

Louie Anderson also had his own stand-up comedy show in Las Vegas, Nevada. It was called Louie: Larger Than Life and ran from 2003 to 2012.

Early Life and Family

Louie Anderson was born and grew up in Saint Paul, Minnesota. He was one of 11 children in his family. His mother was Ora Zella, and his father was Louis William Anderson. Louie was the second youngest child. His father was a trumpet player.

Louie went to Johnson Senior High in Saint Paul.

Comedy and Acting Career

Anderson at the 2012 Sin City Rules Premiere Party

Louie Anderson first appeared on television on January 13, 1984. This was on Rodney Dangerfield's Young Comedians Special on HBO. He quickly became known for his funny stories.

Starting Out in the 1980s

In November 1984, Louie made his first appearance on The Tonight Show. This was a big step for comedians. He also had a small role in the movie Ferris Bueller's Day Off.

Louie Anderson also appeared in the movie Coming to America with Eddie Murphy. He played the role of Maurice. Eddie Murphy wanted Louie in the movie because he thought he was "the funniest white guy around." Louie later returned for the sequel, Coming 2 America, in 2021.

Success in the 1990s

In 1995, Louie Anderson created an animated TV show called Life with Louie. It aired on Fox. The show was based on his own childhood. It showed what it was like growing up with many brothers and sisters. It also showed how he used comedy to deal with being teased. The show was very popular and won two Daytime Emmy Awards. These awards were for Louie's voice acting in the show.

Louie also created and starred in The Louie Show for CBS. In this show, he played a psychotherapist.

In 1999, Louie Anderson became the host of the new version of Family Feud. He hosted the show until 2002. During his time as host, he organized a special tournament. This tournament featured the FDNY and the NYPD. He donated $75,000 to help these groups after the September 11, 2001, attacks.

Later Work in the 2000s and 2010s

Louie Anderson continued to appear on many TV shows. These included Scrubs and Touched by an Angel. He also played in the 2006 World Series of Poker in Las Vegas.

In 2013, Louie appeared on the reality TV show Splash. On this show, celebrities learned to dive. He also became a spokesperson for Land O'Lakes butter.

From 2016 to 2019, Louie Anderson played the role of Christine Baskets in the comedy series Baskets. He won a Primetime Emmy Award in 2016 for this role. He was praised for his amazing performance.

In 2017, Louie appeared as a contestant on Celebrity Family Feud. This was special because he had hosted the show before. He was also a regular panelist on the game show Funny You Should Ask.

Stand-up Comedy Style

Louie Anderson was known for his unique stand-up comedy style. He often talked about his family, his childhood, and his own life experiences. His comedy was often described as "observational." This means he found humor in everyday situations. He was also known for his quick thinking on stage.

Personal Life

Louie Anderson was married twice. In 1984, he married Diane Jean Vono, but they divorced after four months. In 1985, he married his high school sweetheart, Norma J. Walker. That marriage lasted only four weeks.

Health and Passing

In 2003, Louie Anderson had two successful heart procedures. In January 2022, it was announced that he was in the hospital. He had been diagnosed with a type of cancer called large B-cell lymphoma ten years earlier. Louie Anderson passed away on January 21, 2022, at the age of 68. He died from complications related to his cancer.

Film and Television Roles

Film

Television

Books

Louie Anderson wrote several books:

• Dear Dad: Letters from an Adult Child (1989)
• Goodbye Jumbo... Hello Cruel World (1994)
• The F Word: How to Survive Your Family (2002)
• Hey Mom: Stories for My Mother, But You Can Read Them Too (2018)

See also

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