Born Richard John Colangelo in 1957 – though some sources site other dates – comedian Richard Jeni was raised in Brooklyn, NY’s Bensonhurst neighborhood. After graduating from college, Jeni began performing at local open-mic competitions in the early 1980’s – making friends along the way, like Jerry Seinfeld, Joy Behar and Rosie O’Donnell. From early on, audiences appreciated Jeni’s…
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