Mitch Hedberg
American stand-up comedian (1968–2005) / From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
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Mitchell Lee Hedberg (February 24, 1968 – March 30, 2005)[2] was an American stand-up comedian known for his surreal humor and deadpan delivery.[3] His comedy typically featured short, sometimes one-line jokes[4] mixed with absurd elements and non sequiturs.[5]
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Birth name | Mitchell Lee Hedberg |
Born | (1968-02-24)February 24, 1968 Saint Paul, Minnesota, U.S. |
Died | March 30, 2005(2005-03-30) (aged 37) Livingston, New Jersey, U.S.[1] |
Medium | Stand-up |
Years active | 1989–2005 |
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Spouse |
Lynn Shawcroft (m. 1999) |
Notable works and roles | Strategic Grill Locations Mitch All Together Do You Believe in Gosh? |
Website | mitchhedberg.net |
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Hedberg's comedy and onstage persona gained him a cult following,[6] with audience members sometimes shouting out the punchlines to his jokes before he could finish them.[7]