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Marc Price

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Marc Price
Born(1968-02-23)23 February 1968(age 56)
Occupations
  • Actor
  • stand-up comedian
Years active1982–present

Marc Priceis an American actor and comedian, known for his role as Irwin "Skippy" Handelman on the television seriesFamily Ties.[1]

Life and career

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Price is the son ofBorscht Beltcomedian Al Bernie, and singer Joy Mann.[2]

In addition to playing Skippy onFamily Ties,Price starred as Eddie 'Ragman' Weinbauer in the 1986 horror filmTrick or Treat.He appeared withKevin Dillonin the 1988 action-adventure filmThe Rescue.He then hosted the game showTeen Win, Lose or DrawonThe Disney Channel(1989–1992). While hosting the game show, Price played the young American tourist calling himself Michael J. Fox inKiller Tomatoes Eat Francein 1991 withJohn Astin,Angela VisserandSteve Lundquist.

As a stand-up comedian, Price drew heavily on his experiences of growing up in Hollywood. He appeared onLast Comic Standing,and for over 15 years, he was a regular performer atHarrah's Las Vegaswhile simultaneously working as a producer in Hollywood. During the rest of the 2000s, he predominantly acted as writer/producer for cable television networks such asDisney Channel,Food Network,Animal Planet,GSN,Showtime,as well as producing theTBSgame showMidnight Money Madness.In September 2013, Price began making occasional appearances onFox Sports Livewith Jay and Dan.

He is also a member of the Sitcom Legends Tour withMarsha WarfieldofNight CourtandJimmie WalkerfromGood Times.

References

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  1. ^"Biography: Marc Price".The New York Times.November 28, 2007. Archived fromthe originalon 2007-11-28.Retrieved2021-10-05.
  2. ^Kart, Larry (May 19, 1988)."2 Comics Show What Show Biz Can do to a Mind over Time".Chicago Tribune.Retrieved2021-10-05.
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