Rodney Dangerfield was born on November 22, 1921, and died on October 5, 2004, at the age of 82.

Quick Scoop: How old is Dangerfield?

When people online ask “how old is Dangerfield?”, they almost always mean legendary comedian Rodney Dangerfield, famous for the catchphrase “I don’t get no respect.” Since he passed away in 2004, we talk about how old he was , not how old he is now.

  • Full name: Jacob Rodney Cohen, known professionally as Rodney Dangerfield.
  • Date of birth: November 22, 1921.
  • Date of death: October 5, 2004.
  • Age at death: 82 years old.
  • Known for: Self-deprecating stand-up, “I don’t get no respect,” and movies like “Caddyshack” and “Back to School.”

If he were still alive today (January 2026), he would be 104 years old.

Mini timeline

  • 1921 – Born in Babylon, New York.
  • 1960s–1980s – Breaks out on TV and in stand-up, becomes a major comedy figure.
  • 1980s – Stars in hit films like “Caddyshack” and “Back to School.”
  • 2004 – Dies in Los Angeles at age 82.

Quick FAQ style

  • Is Dangerfield still alive?
    No, Rodney Dangerfield died on October 5, 2004.
  • How old is Dangerfield right now?
    Technically, he isn’t living, but counting from his birth year, he would be 104 in 2026.
  • Who else might “Dangerfield” refer to?
    In sports, “Dangerfield” can refer to Australian rules football star Patrick Dangerfield, born in 1990, but when people say “how old is Dangerfield” with no context, it usually points to Rodney.

Age reference table (Rodney Dangerfield)

YearHow old he was/would be
1921Born
1980 (Caddyshack era)58
2004 (year of death)82
2025 (hypothetical)103
2026 (hypothetical)104
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