Ollie Joe Prater
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BirthnameGilbert L. Hartzog
BornAugust 22, 1946
Concord, Michigan, U.S.
Concord, Michigan, U.S.
DiedNovember 25, 1991 (aged 45)
Albion, Michigan, U.S.
Albion, Michigan, U.S.
MediumStand-up, television, film
| Ollie Joe Prater | |
|---|---|
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| Birth name | Gilbert L. Hartzog |
| Born | August 22, 1946 Concord, Michigan, U.S. |
| Died | November 25, 1991 (aged 45) Albion, Michigan, U.S. |
| Medium | Stand-up, television, film |
| Genres | Character comedy, observational comedy, satire, political satire, black comedy, sarcasm |
| Subject(s) | American culture, sex, everyday life, drugs, human behavior, American politics, pop culture |
Ollie Joe Prater (born Gilbert Hartzog;[citation needed] August 22, 1946 – November 25, 1991) was an American stand-up comedian and television personality.[1] He made frequent appearances on The Tonight Show.[2][3]
Prater got his start in stand-up comedy in the 1970s at The Comedy Store and eventually performed in comedy clubs throughout the United States and was a featured performer at many Las Vegas casinos.[2][4] Prater acted in the 1977 film Can I Do It... 'Til I Need Glasses? that featured Robin Williams in his first film performance. Prater went on to release comedy video specials and albums.[5][6]
Death
Prater died from complications of a stroke on November 25, 1991.[2]
