Barry Diamond (born November 14, 1951) is an American
comedian who released one album, ''Fighter Pilot'', on
IRS Records
I.R.S. Records was an American record label founded by Miles Copeland III, Jay Boberg, and Carl Grasso in 1979. I.R.S. produced some of the most popular bands of the 1980s, and was particularly known for issuing records by college rock, new wave ...
in 1983. He continues to perform
stand-up comedy today.
He has had
bit parts in several films and television
sitcoms. He played a comedian in an episode of ''
Seinfeld'' - "The Movie", a part in ''
Friends'' season 2 episode 7 “The One Where Ross Finds Out”, and a major role in 1984's ''
Bachelor Party
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'', which starred
Tom Hanks
Thomas Jeffrey Hanks (born July 9, 1956) is an American actor and filmmaker. Known for both his comedic and dramatic roles, he is one of the most popular and recognizable film stars worldwide, and is regarded as an American cultural icon. Ha ...
. As a stand-up comedian he was a regular on
ABC
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** Disney–ABC Television ...
's ''The 1/2 Hour Comedy Hour'' c. 1983.
''Fighter Pilot''
''Fighter Pilot'' was released on IRS Records in June 1983 after Diamond was discovered by IRS's
Miles Copeland III
Miles Axe Copeland III (born May 2, 1944) is an American music and entertainment executive and former manager of The Police. Copeland later managed Sting's musical and acting career. In 1979, Copeland founded the I.R.S. Records label, producin ...
.
It was released on vinyl LP (SP-70035) and cassette tape only, and has never been released on CD.
Track listing
#What Pisses Me Off
#How I Got Started In Showbiz
#The South Bronx
#Gay Whale Hunting In Hawaii
#Live And Let Live
#Killed My Girlfriend
#Everything Except The...
#Nuclear Missile Silo Repairman
#Tribute To The Boss
#Health, Money, Herpes
#College In Peru
#Fighter Pilot
#My House After The Show
References
External links
*
Barry Diamond page on IRS CornerOfficial Website
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American stand-up comedians
Living people
Comedians from New York City
1951 births