Lenny Clarke

The actor and comedian Lenny Clarke was born September 16, 1953 in Boston, Massachusetts. He is known for his very strong Boston accent.

Fast Facts

1. Born: September 16, 1953
2. Birthplace: Boston, Massachusetts
3. Spouse: Jennifer
4. Attended: University of Massachusetts
5. Lost 100 pounds on diet
6. Height: 6 foot 2 inches
7. Friend of Denis Leary
8. Has strong Boston accent

Comedy

Lenny Clarke was a well known comedian back home in Boston. He was very active in the comedy scene during the 1980s. During these years he became good friends with other comedians such as Denis Leary and Steven Wright. Clarke's DVD, When Standup Stood Out was released in 2006. It features information about the early life of Clarke.

Beyond the Comedy Scene

Clarke is not only known for his long time comedic career, he has also appeared in a variety of film and television roles. One of his very first film roles was in the 1987 film Smart Alex. Other films include Me, Myself & Irene, Lemony Snicket's A Series of Unfortunate Events, There's Something About Mary and Fever Pitch. Lenny Clarke's television credits include: 7th Heaven, The Job, It's All Relative and Rescue Me along with his friend Denis Leary.

Life on Mars?

Lenny Clarke will play the role of George Randall in the upcoming ABC television series Life on Mars. The cast also includes Jason O' Mara, Rachelle LeFevre, Colm Meaney, Stephanie Jacobsen, Patrick Wenk-Wolff and Richard Benjamin. The plot focuses on a detective who after an accident travels back in time to the year 1972. Life on Mars is a remake of the BBC series of the same name. It is scheduled to premiere in the 2008-09 fall season.

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