Patrice O'Neal

Patrice O'Neal

Deceased · Born: Dec 7, 1969 · Died: Nov 29, 2011

2012
2005
2003

Personal Details

Official Socials
BornDec 7, 1969 New York City, New York, USA
Parents
  • Georgia O'Neal
Relatives
  • Zinder O'Neal (Sibling)

Biography

Patrice O'Neal was born in New York City in 1969, but his early life took a significant turn when he was just one year old, as his family relocated to Boston. He spent his formative years in Boston, attending West Roxbury High School and later enrolling at Northeastern University, where he furthered his education.

After completing his studies, O'Neal embarked on a series of unconventional jobs, including working as a sausage cart vendor at a train station, a flower seller, and a popcorn vendor at the Boston Garden Arena. Little did he know that these humble beginnings would ultimately pave the way for his future success in the entertainment industry.

In October 1992, O'Neal's life took a dramatic turn when he attended an open microphone comedy night. He found himself heckling one of the comedians, who subsequently challenged him to perform at the next open mic night. O'Neal accepted the challenge and, as fate would have it, his comedy career began to take shape.

Over the next six years, O'Neal became a staple on the Boston comedy circuit, honing his craft and building a reputation as a talented comedian. In 1998, he made the bold decision to relocate to New York City, where he quickly became a regular at Manhattan's Comedy Cellar.

As his career continued to soar, O'Neal expanded his reach, moving to Los Angeles and taking on a variety of radio, television, and film projects. He appeared in numerous shows, both in acting roles and as himself, and even taped his own episode of One Night Stand in 2005.

In 2011, O'Neal released his own Comedy Central special, 'Patrice O'Neal: Elephant in the Room,' and continued to work on radio projects and perform stand-up comedy in clubs and theaters. His final screen appearance was in September 2011, when he participated in the Comedy Central Roast of Charlie Sheen.

Tragically, O'Neal's life was cut short on November 29, 2011, when he passed away at the age of 41 due to complications from a stroke. Despite his untimely passing, O'Neal's legacy lives on through his remarkable body of work, and he is remembered as a talented and influential comedian who left an indelible mark on the entertainment industry.

Career

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2012
Nature Calls
Nature Calls as Mr. Caldwell
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2010
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2009
Z Rock
Z Rock as Stage Manager
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2006
Scary Movie 4
Scary Movie 4 as Rasheed (uncredited)
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2005
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2004
The Jury
The Jury as Adam Walker
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O'Grady
O'Grady as Harold Jenkins
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2003
In the Cut
In the Cut as Hector
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2002
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25th Hour
25th Hour as Khari
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2021
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2011
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2005
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2011