Dramatic Role
Out of all his work, his only dramatic performance was as the abusive father in the film Natural Born Killers. Dangerfield starred in the film alongside Woody Harrelson and Juliette Lewis. Many thought Dangerfield’s performance was Oscar-worthy, but the Academy rejected his application, claiming he didn’t have enough similar roles to show mastery of this craft. He apparently said of this, “They give no respect at all—pardon the pun—to comedy.” He made a website and tons of people emailed the academy in protest, but when they did relent and offer him admission, Dangerfield declined.
Dramatic Role
Autobiography
Originally, his autobiography was to be called My Love Affair With Marijuana. However, they changed it to It’s Not Easy Bein’ Me: A Lifetime of No Respect but Plenty of Sex and Drugs. The book was released after Rodney’s death in 2004.
Autobiography
