Barry Sobel
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Born | April 8, 1959 , 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.
[edit] 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 it's 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.