Steve Sweeney (comedian)

Steve Sweeney (born September 5, 1949) is an American comedian.

Steve Sweeney
Born (1949-09-05) September 5, 1949
Charlestown, Massachusetts, U.S.
MediumStand-up, Television, Film
Years activeEarly 70s - Present
GenresObservational comedy, Satire
Notable works and rolesPark Street Under

Biography

Sweeney was born in Charlestown, a section of Boston.[1] His Boston accent and idiosyncratic mannerisms are featured in his stand-up act. He has headlined in several comedy clubs including Caroline's Comedy Club in New York City.

A graduate of Charlestown High School, he earned a BA in Theatre Arts at the University of Massachusetts Boston (1974) and an MFA from the University of Southern California.

During the early 1970s, a group of Boston comedians regularly performed at a comedy club started by Martin Olson and Barry Crimmins in a back room of Ding-Ho, a Chinese Restaurant near Inman Square in Cambridge, MA. The group included Don Gavin, Lenny Clarke, Kevin Meaney, Jay Leno, Bobcat Goldthwait, Bill Sohonage, and Steven Wright.[2][3] Sweeney became known for his use of dialects and commentary on the New England political scene in his act.

Sweeney had a role on Park Street Under, a Boston-based sitcom which has been cited as a potential inspiration for successful television show Cheers.[4] He has appeared on shows such as the Late Show with David Letterman, Evening at The Improv, and Comics Come Home.[5] Sweeney has also appeared in over 20 films,[5] including Rodney Dangerfield's Back to School, Judd Apatow's Celtic Pride, and There's Something About Mary with Ben Stiller.[6]

For a short time Steve was on the morning show on 100.7 FM WZLX, first with "Mornings with Tai and Steve Sweeney", followed by "Steve Sweeney's Neighborhood" after Tai left the station.[7]

On November 3, 2005, Steve opened Steve Sweeney's Comedy Club in Boston's Copley Square with longtime friend Dick Doherty.

Currently, along with doing stand-up, he is also a guest judge on the local talent show "Community Auditions".[8]

On March 29, 2013, Steve Sweeney appeared on Scorch PFG TV.[9]

Steve performed a 5-minute act opening for J. Geils Band at the Boston One Fund concert.

Steve Sweeney and Joe Malone, the former Treasurer of the Commonwealth of Massachusetts, co-host a podcast called "Sweeney and Malone" on Boston Herald Radio.[10]

Filmography
Year Title Role Notes
1983The 8th Annual Young Comedians ShowHimselfTV special
1986Billy GalvinDiner Owner
1986Back to SchoolSecurity Guard
1986New Wave ComedyHimself
1995Comics Come HomeHimselfTV movie
1996Celtic PrideNick, the Landlord
1996Comics Come Home 2HimselfTV movie
1998Next Stop WonderlandCab Driver
1998SouthiePaul Finnerty
1998There's Something About MaryPolice Officer
1998VigAngie
1998Behind the Zipper with MagdaPolice Officer in 1985Uncredited, Video short
1999Harbour LightsCyrilEpisode: "Baywatch"
2000Me, Myself & IreneNeighbor Ed
2002Dr. Katz, Professional TherapistSteveVoice, Episode: "Bakery Ben"
2002Tough Crowd with Colin QuinnHimselfTV series
2008What Doesn't Kill YouPower Wash Jerry
2008Phantom Gourmet
2008Credit Card Roulette
2014The EqualizerCounterman
2016Bleed for ThisOfficial at Caesar's Weigh In
2018Sweeney Killing SweeneySweeney

References
  1. Pennington, Juliet (October 14, 2016). "The VIP Lounge: Steve Sweeney - The Boston Globe". BostonGlobe.com. Archived from the original on January 1, 2017. Retrieved November 25, 2019.
  2. Symkus, Ed. "Steve Sweeney will put the fun in fundraiser". The Patriot Ledger, Quincy, MA. Retrieved November 25, 2019.
  3. Diep, Eric. "Comedian Kevin Meaney Has Died at 60". Complex. Retrieved November 25, 2019.
  4. McCarthy, Dan (March 20, 2018). "The Cheers Conspiracy". Boston Magazine. Retrieved November 25, 2019.
  5. "Comic Steve Sweeney bringing show to Marblehead". Itemlive. July 29, 2019. Retrieved November 25, 2019.
  6. "Steve Sweeney | TV Guide". TVGuide.com. Retrieved November 25, 2019.
  7. "Steve Sweeney: Townie". Boston.com. November 25, 2019. Retrieved November 25, 2019.
  8. "Judge Steve Sweeney". communityauditions.com. Archived from the original on January 6, 2009. Retrieved January 23, 2010.
  9. Scorch's PFG TV (season 6, episode 7). Event occurs at 36:06.
  10. https://herald.backbonehub.com/herald_new_mp3/sweeney_and_malone.html
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