Steve Sweeney (comedian)
| Steve Sweeney | |
|---|---|
| Born | September 5, 1949 Charlestown, Massachusetts, U.S. |
| Medium | Stand-up, Television, Film |
| Years active | Early 70s - Present |
| Genres | Observational comedy, Satire |
| Notable works and roles | Park Street Under |
Steve Sweeney (born September 5, 1949) is an American comedian.
Biography
[edit]Sweeney was born in Charlestown, a section of Boston.[1] His Boston accent and idiosyncratic mannerisms are featured in his stand-up act. He has headlined in several comedy clubs including Caroline's Comedy Club in New York City.[citation needed]
A graduate of Charlestown High School, he earned a BA in Theatre Arts at the University of Massachusetts Boston (1974) and an MFA from the University of Southern California.[citation needed]
During the early 1970s, a group of Boston comedians regularly performed at a comedy club started by Martin Olson and Barry Crimmins in a back room of Ding-Ho, a Chinese Restaurant near Inman Square in Cambridge, MA. The group included Don Gavin, Lenny Clarke, Kevin Meaney, Jay Leno, Bobcat Goldthwait, Bill Sohonage, and Steven Wright.[2][3] Sweeney became known for his use of dialects and commentary on the New England political scene in his act.
Sweeney had a role on Park Street Under, a Boston-based sitcom which has been cited as a potential inspiration for successful television show Cheers.[4] He has appeared on shows such as the Late Show with David Letterman, Evening at The Improv, and Comics Come Home.[5] Sweeney has also appeared in over 20 films,[5] including Rodney Dangerfield's Back to School, Judd Apatow's Celtic Pride, and There's Something About Mary with Ben Stiller.[6]
For a short time Steve was on the morning show on 100.7 FM WZLX, first with "Mornings with Tai and Steve Sweeney", followed by "Steve Sweeney's Neighborhood" after Tai left the station.[7]
On November 3, 2005, Steve opened Steve Sweeney's Comedy Club in Boston's Copley Square with longtime friend Dick Doherty.[citation needed]
Currently, along with doing stand-up, he is also a guest judge on the local talent show "Community Auditions".[8]
On March 29, 2013, Steve Sweeney appeared on Scorch PFG TV.[9]
Steve performed a 5-minute act opening for J. Geils Band at the Boston One Fund concert.
Steve Sweeney and Joe Malone, the former Treasurer of the Commonwealth of Massachusetts, co-host a podcast called "Sweeney and Malone" on Boston Herald Radio.[10]
Filmography
[edit]| Year | Title | Role | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1983 | The 8th Annual Young Comedians Show | Himself | TV special |
| 1986 | Billy Galvin | Diner Owner | |
| 1986 | Back to School | Security Guard | |
| 1986 | New Wave Comedy | Himself | |
| 1995 | Comics Come Home | Himself | TV movie |
| 1996 | Celtic Pride | Nick, the Landlord | |
| 1996 | Comics Come Home 2 | Himself | TV movie |
| 1998 | Next Stop Wonderland | Cab Driver | |
| 1998 | Southie | Paul Finnerty | |
| 1998 | There's Something About Mary | Police Officer | |
| 1998 | Vig | Angie | |
| 1998 | Behind the Zipper with Magda | Police Officer in 1985 | Uncredited, Video short |
| 1999 | Harbour Lights | Cyril | Episode: "Baywatch" |
| 2000 | Me, Myself & Irene | Neighbor Ed | |
| 2002 | Dr. Katz, Professional Therapist | Steve | Voice, Episode: "Bakery Ben" |
| 2002 | Tough Crowd with Colin Quinn | Himself | TV series |
| 2008 | What Doesn't Kill You | Power Wash Jerry | |
| 2008 | Phantom Gourmet | ||
| 2008 | Credit Card Roulette | ||
| 2014 | The Equalizer | Counterman | |
| 2016 | Bleed for This | Official at Caesar's Weigh In | |
| 2018 | Sweeney Killing Sweeney | Sweeney |
References
[edit]- ^ Pennington, Juliet (October 14, 2016). "The VIP Lounge: Steve Sweeney - The Boston Globe". BostonGlobe.com. Archived from the original on January 1, 2017. Retrieved November 25, 2019.
- ^ Symkus, Ed. "Steve Sweeney will put the fun in fundraiser". The Patriot Ledger, Quincy, MA. Retrieved November 25, 2019.
- ^ Diep, Eric. "Comedian Kevin Meaney Has Died at 60". Complex. Retrieved November 25, 2019.
- ^ McCarthy, Dan (March 20, 2018). "The Cheers Conspiracy". Boston Magazine. Retrieved November 25, 2019.
- ^ a b "Comic Steve Sweeney bringing show to Marblehead". Itemlive. July 29, 2019. Retrieved November 25, 2019.
- ^ "Steve Sweeney | TV Guide". TVGuide.com. Retrieved November 25, 2019.
- ^ "Steve Sweeney: Townie". Boston.com. November 25, 2019. Retrieved November 25, 2019.
- ^ "Judge Steve Sweeney". communityauditions.com. Archived from the original on January 6, 2009. Retrieved January 23, 2010.
- ^ Scorch's PFG TV (season 6, episode 7). Event occurs at 36:06.
- ^ https://herald.backbonehub.com/herald_new_mp3/sweeney_and_malone.html [dead link]