01of 11Louie Anderson Born and RaisedAaron Rapoport/Corbis/GettyLouie Anderson was born in Saint Paul, Minnesota, on March 24, 1963, and was the second youngest of 11 children.
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Louie Anderson Born and Raised
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Louie Anderson was born in Saint Paul, Minnesota, on March 24, 1963, and was the second youngest of 11 children.
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Louie Anderson Makes His Late-Night Debut
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Louie Anderson’s Famous Friends
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Recognize any of these famous faces? In 1992, Anderson joined fellow comedians Yakov Smirnoff, Jeff Altman, Tim Thomerson Bob Saget, Mitzi Shore, Pauly Shore and Jim Carrey to celebrate famed comedy club The Comedy Store’s 20th birthday. The Los Angeles venue is known for being a hot spot for young comics.
04of 11Louie Anderson’s Life with LouieFox Children’s Network/Everett CollectionIn 1995, Anderson createdLife with Louie, an animated cartoon series that was based on his own experience growing up with 10 siblings. It ran for three years and earned the comedian two DaytimeEmmy Awardsfor outstanding performer in an animated program.He followed that up withThe Louie Showin 1996, though the show only ran for six episodes before being cancelled.
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Louie Anderson’s Life with Louie
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In 1995, Anderson createdLife with Louie, an animated cartoon series that was based on his own experience growing up with 10 siblings. It ran for three years and earned the comedian two DaytimeEmmy Awardsfor outstanding performer in an animated program.
He followed that up withThe Louie Showin 1996, though the show only ran for six episodes before being cancelled.
05of 11Louie Anderson’s Film AppearancesQuantrell D. Colbert/© Amazon/Everett CollectionAnderson made plenty of cameos on film and television throughout his career, including one memorable role as a singing telegram inFerris Bueller’s Day Off.He also appeared in shows such asAlly McBeal, Grace Under Fire, Scrubs, Search Party, Young Sheldonand had a role inComing to America(both the 1988 film and the 2021 sequel). He even competed on an episode ofWeakest Linkin 2001!
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Louie Anderson’s Film Appearances
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Anderson made plenty of cameos on film and television throughout his career, including one memorable role as a singing telegram inFerris Bueller’s Day Off.He also appeared in shows such asAlly McBeal, Grace Under Fire, Scrubs, Search Party, Young Sheldonand had a role inComing to America(both the 1988 film and the 2021 sequel). He even competed on an episode ofWeakest Linkin 2001!
06of 11Louie Anderson Hosting Family FeudEverett CollectionIn 1999, Anderson landed a hosting gig onFamily Feud, and would continue hosting until 2002. He returned to the game show in 2017 to compete in a round ofCelebrity Family Feud.
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Louie Anderson Hosting Family Feud
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In 1999, Anderson landed a hosting gig onFamily Feud, and would continue hosting until 2002. He returned to the game show in 2017 to compete in a round ofCelebrity Family Feud.
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Louie Anderson Doing Stand-Up
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08of 11Louie Anderson Wins an EmmyJason LaVeris/FilmMagicIn 2016 — after being nominated for three consecutive years —Anderson won the outstanding supporting actor Emmy for his role as Christine Baskets inBaskets.
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Louie Anderson Wins an Emmy
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In 2016 — after being nominated for three consecutive years —Anderson won the outstanding supporting actor Emmy for his role as Christine Baskets inBaskets.
09of 11Louie Anderson on Funny You Should AskLouie Anderson.Joe Scarnici/WireImageAnderson was also a panelist onFunny You Should Askfrom September 2018 to 2020.
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Louie Anderson on Funny You Should Ask
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Anderson was also a panelist onFunny You Should Askfrom September 2018 to 2020.
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Louie Anderson’s Books
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11of 11Louie Anderson’s Battle with Blood CancerSlaven Vlasic/GettyOn Jan. 18, 2022, Anderson’s longtime publicist toldRolling Stone,“Iconic comedian Louie Anderson is currently in a Las Vegas hospital being treated for diffuse large B cell lymphoma, a form of cancer.“Days later, on Jan. 22,PEOPLE confirmedthat the actor had died in a Las Vegas hospital. He was 68.
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Louie Anderson’s Battle with Blood Cancer
On Jan. 18, 2022, Anderson’s longtime publicist toldRolling Stone,“Iconic comedian Louie Anderson is currently in a Las Vegas hospital being treated for diffuse large B cell lymphoma, a form of cancer.”
Days later, on Jan. 22,PEOPLE confirmedthat the actor had died in a Las Vegas hospital. He was 68.
source: people.com
