Andrew Dice Clay is without a doubt one of the greatest and original comedians of all time. He created a stage character that entertained and shocked audiences for years. Clay has been in the business for decades and his career has spanned a variety of mediums. In recent years we have seen Clay make a comeback. He has worked with prominent filmmakers such as Bradley Cooper and Woody Allen. There is no doubt that Clay has proven that he can deliver a raw and honest performance.
Born in Brooklyn, New York, Clay had a strong interest in music and performing from a very early age. Clay’s career began in the late 1970s, where he began performing in comedy clubs around New York City. He eventually found his way to the iconic Comedy Store in Los Angeles and began to earn recognition. In the end, Clay became the first comedian to sold out Madison Square Garden. Along the way, he starred in both film and television roles. Clay continues to work to this day and he has proven his abilities as an actor. Let’s take a look at his best performances, ranked.
5 Entourage
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It’s a rare treat to see an actor play himself in a movie or television show. Clay briefly played himself in Entourage, and managed to create a very interesting and hilarious subplot. Clay teams up with his co-star, Johnny “Drama” (Kevin Dillon), to strike a good deal on a new television series. Clay perfectly conveys the frustration of dealing with producers and television executives.
4 Die
Featuring the Showtime Original Series DieClay proved once again that he was a master at playing himself on screen. It’s not easy to get a network like Showtime to fund a series around you. Dice deserved such recognition and he delivered a stellar performance throughout the series. The show also gives you a hilarious look into the world of show business. Clay proved, with Die, that he is still able to deliver the goods. He conveys the show business talent that made him so successful. At the same time, the sheries has a great supporting cast with Kevin Corrigan and Natasha Leggero. It’s a raw and honest portrayal of show business.
3 Pam & Tommy
It should come as no surprise that Clay would be a major linchpin in underground crime. In Pam & Tommy, he plays Butchie, who invests in Rand (Seth Rogan)’s plot to distribute the stolen sex tape of Pamela Anderson (Lily James) and Tommy Lee (Sebastian Stan). Clay creates a character with layers. You’re never quite sure what Butchie’s going to do next. That said, Clay gives us some great scenes where his character shows his stripes through violence. It’s not easy for an actor to create a complex character with so little screen time. Clay does it with ease and proves his abilities as an actor.
2 Blue Jasmine
Clay fans were thrilled when it was announced that he’d landed a part in a Woody Allen movie. In Blue Jasmine, Clay plays Ginger’s (Sally Hawkins) ex-husband and was a perfect fit for the character. Augie is a tough and fierce person who hates the main character of the film, Jasmine (Cate Banchett). What’s great about the role is the fact that Dice was able to bring a lot of his comedic persona to the character. That said, he also brought a lot of original ideas with him. His character is charismatic and entertaining from start to finish. Dice also had fantastic chemistry with the rest of the cast.
1 A star is born
Clay plays the father of Ally Maine (Lady Gaga), Lorenzo, in Bradey Cooper’s A star is born. Clay is a scene stealer in every scene he is in. He perfectly portrays a working-class father who genuinely cares about his daughter’s happiness. At the same time, we see that his character has certainly gone through dark times in the past. Lady Gaga and Dice work extremely well together in the film. Delivering a balanced mix of comedy and drama, Dice was the perfect choice for the role. He pops up here and there throughout the film, giving the audience a look into the eyes of a normal man watching his daughter achieve extraordinary things. Clay made up for the part and the movie was better with him in it.