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The casting of Kevin McHale, an able-bodied actor, as a character who uses a wheelchair, drew criticism from a committee of performers with disabilities "Wheels" was watched by 7.35 million US viewers, and attained a 3.3/8 rating/share in the 18–49 demographic. [ 13 ]
Florentine played Special Ed, a developmentally disabled teenager, and Bobby Fletcher, a despicable, alcoholic slob who is the older cousin of Ed. After season 1, Eminem took a liking to Florentine's characters and flew him out to his Detroit studio to do prank calls together for the upcoming season of Crank Yankers .
In 2015, she made history by becoming the first actor who uses a wheelchair to appear on a Broadway stage. She originated the role of Anna in Deaf West Theatre's 2015 revival of Spring Awakening. [9] In 2017, Stroker was cast as Tamara in the ABC show Ten Days in the Valley. [10] The series was cancelled after 1 season due to low ratings.
Danny Kaye (born David Daniel Kaminsky; Yiddish: דוד־דניאל קאַמינסקי; January 18, 1911 – March 3, 1987) was an American actor, comedian, singer, and dancer. His performances featured physical comedy , idiosyncratic pantomimes , and rapid-fire novelty songs .
Meaney had a show called the Sweeney and Meaney Hour at Stitches Comedy Club in Boston. [ 10 ] [ 11 ] His big break into mainstream culture may be considered to be his first HBO comedy special in 1986, followed by his debut performance on The Tonight Show Starring Johnny Carson in 1987.
Corinne Oliver (Walliams) – The airport's officer of special needs. She is disabled herself and is pushed around by her helper, Bob (Lucas). (Appears in: Episode 6) Flying School Instructor (Walliams) – Employee for the BAC who interviews Tommy Reid for the chance to become a pilot.
Bailey as comic actress Phyllis Diller. Bailey was born on January 10, 1938, in Philadelphia to Sara and Claude Bailey. He had one brother, Claude. As a teenager he studied opera at the Philadelphia Conservatory of Music, and was on the television program The Children's Hour for almost a year, where he performed by acting, singing and dancing.
Rich Vos (born June 30, 1957) is an American stand-up comedian, writer and actor. Since 2011, he has been the co-host of the podcast My Wife Hates Me with his wife, comedian Bonnie McFarlane . [ 1 ]