Birth name Gilbert Hartzog Nationality American | Name Ollie Prater | |
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Subject(s) American culture, sex, everyday life, drugs, human behavior, American politics, pop culture Died 1991, Albion, Michigan, United States Medium Stand-up comedy, Television, Film |
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Ollie Joe Prater (born Gilbert Hartzog) was an American stand-up comedian and television personality. He made frequent appearances on The Tonight Show.
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Prater got his start in stand-up comedy in the 1970s at The Comedy Store and eventually performed in comedy clubs throughout the United States and was a featured performer at many Las Vegas casinos. Prater acted in the film Can I Do It 'Till I Need Glasses? that featured Robin Williams in his first film performance. Prater went on to release comedy video specials and albums.

Prater died from complications of a stroke on November 25, 1991.

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