He also had a recurring role on NBC's 'Crime Story' from 1986 to 1988, appearing in 13 episodes. Andrew's appearances at The Comedy Store led to guest-starring roles on 'M*A*S*H' (1982) and 'Diff'rent Strokes' (1982–1983) as well as films 'Making the Grade' (1984) and 'Pretty in Pink' (1986). Mitzi Shore let Dice perform late night sets at The Comedy Store, and in 1982, he made his film debut in slasher film parody 'Wacko.' In 1983, he officially added 'Diceman' to his name, stopped doing impressions, and turned 'The Diceman' into a fully-formed alter ego, debuting his new persona at The Comedy Store. Andrew soon began performing at The Improv, Dangerfield's, Catch a Rising Star, and other well-known comedy clubs, and by 1980, he had moved to Los Angeles. His act was mainly comprised of impressions, and he debuted his character 'The Diceman,' which was based on Jerry Lewis' Buddy Love from 'The Nutty Professor' and John Travolta's 'Grease' character Danny Zuko. In 1978, Clay auditioned at Pips Comedy Club and booked a headlining gig at the Sheepshead Bay venue the following week under the name Andrew Clay. After high school, Andrew attended Kingsborough Community College but dropped out to focus on stand-up comedy. As a teenager, he studied at James Madison High School and played drums at weddings and bar mitzvahs in the Catskills. Andrew began doing impressions for his family at age 5 and playing drums at 7. He grew up in a Jewish household with mother Jacqueline, father Fred (a real estate agent and boxer), and a sister. 💰 Compare Andrew Dice Clay's Net Worth Early LifeĪndrew Dice Clay was born Andrew Clay Silverstein on September 29, 1957, in Brooklyn, New York.

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