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John Pinette: Biography, Facts and Career

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John Paul Pinette ( pi-NET; March 23, 1964 – April 5, 2014) was an American stand-up comedian, actor, and Broadway performer. He toured the comedy club circuit beginning in the 1980s and appeared in cinema and on television. Besides stand-up, Pinette did various impressions, among them Michael Jackson, The Chipmunks, Elvis Presley, Gollum from The Lord of the Rings, Hervé Villechaize (Tattoo from Fantasy Island), an Ewok, actor Marlon Brando (notably Brando's role in The Godfather), as well as a range of regional accents. He occasionally sang in his stand-up routines, working in songs such as "Over the Rainbow" from The Wizard of Oz, "Will You Be There" from Free Willy, and "Don't Cry for Me Argentina".

Quick facts about John Pinette

  • Full name: John Pinette
  • Born: 1964-03-23
  • Nationality: United States
  • Known as: Comedian
  • Wikidata ID: Q1701437

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Who is John Pinette?

John Paul Pinette ( pi-NET; March 23, 1964 – April 5, 2014) was an American stand-up comedian, actor, and Broadway performer.

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John Pinette is United States.

When was John Pinette born?

John Pinette was born on 1964-03-23.

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