Bob Nelson (comedian)
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Bob Nelson (born 1956) is an American stand-up comedian and actor.
Nelson was in a comedy group called "The Identical Triplets" with Eddie Murphy and Rob Bartlett. He specializes in rubber-faced comedy characters, much as Red Skelton did in his heyday. His most popular originals include Jiffy Jeff, a punchy prizefighter; Eppy Eppeman, a know-it-all geek with thick eyeglasses; an unnamed dumb football player; Wilby, a hillbilly chicken farmer based on a life experience of Nelson's in Louisiana; and Mr. Pinyin, an argumentative man who is more eloquent than the people he argues with. He is also known for his Jacques-Yves Cousteau impersonations and his "football act" in which he parodies the old team rundowns in the College Football All Star games in which players announced their names, numbers and teams (example: "Quasimodo... Notre Dame... halfback!") Unlike many stand-up acts, Nelson does not "work blue," letting his characters get laughs with silliness rather than vulgarity.
His best-known movie is probably Brain Donors, the 1992 update of the Marx Brothers' comedy A Night at the Opera. Nelson plays what would have been the Harpo Marx part; he does speak, but he indulges in some inspired pantomime involving silly props. His specialty act (juggling numerous colorful silk handkerchiefs) is featured in the film. He also appeared in Kindergarten Cop as the role of Pamela Reed's character's fiancé.
Nelson has appeared on TV with both Johnny Carson and Merv Griffin, as well as in two HBO specials.
Nelson is starring in Branson, Missouri at Barbara Fairchild's Diner for the 2010 season. He has been hosting his own show in Branson since 2007.
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