Richard O'Donnell | |
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| Born | June 17, 1956 |
| Occupation(s) | Actor, writer, comic, producer |
| Years active | 1976–present |
| Notable work | New Age Vaudeville The TV Dinner Hour One & One Elmore & Gwendolyn Putts New Variety R. Rated The Kreep Black Pearl Cabaret |
| Spouse |
Vera Conroy (m. 1988–1992) |
| Partner | Amy McKenzie (1982–1987) |
| Children | 3 |
| Relatives | Michael A. O'Donnell (twin brother) |
Richard O'Donnell (born June 17, 1956) is an American playwright, composer, lyricist, poet, actor, and stand-up comic. He has worked and lived in New York City and Chicago, where he has written and performed for the stage and television. O'Donnell co-wrote the ASCAP award-winning Off-Broadway musical comedy One & One, and Radio City Music Hall's Manhattan Showboat. He founded the New Age Vaudeville theatre company, the New Variety cabaret, the Black Pearl Cabaret, and St. John's Conservatory Theater. As a stand-up comic, he was the executive producer and host of the Fox, Chicago comedy variety television show R. Rated.