Barry Sobel

Barry Sobel

Infobox actor


imagesize = 150px
name = Barry Sobel
birthplace = birth date and age|1959|4|8, Brooklyn, New York, New York City, United States
occupation = comedy writer (1980-present)
television actor (1989-present)

Barry Sobel (born April 8,1959) is an American actor and comedian.

Biography

Sobel grew up in Brooklyn, New York.

During the 80s Barry toured the comedy circuit heavily. His routine centered around rapping in a Beastie Boys style. In the 1987 film Punchline he had a small part but played a more prominent off screen role as comedic advisor to Tom Hanks. Barry was also a writer for Saturday Night Live during its 2000-2001 season (which was one of the seasons the writing staff was nominated for an Emmy).

Barry starred in the final season on "227", and voice-over work as himself on "Dr. Katz, Professional Therapist", as well as Chico on the series "The Boondocks", and guest starred as an Angel on "The Parent 'Hood".

Recently, he has appeared in commercials in scenes from Comedy Central's new show, "Chocolate News," starring David Alan Grier. The show debuts on Oct. 15.

External links

* [http://www.barrysobel.com Official Home Page]
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