David Frye

Nixon Impressionist David Frye Dead at 77

(LAS VEGAS) -- David Frye, the comedian and celebrity impersonator best known for his impression of President Richard Nixon in the 1960s and 70s, has died at the age of 77.

Born David Shapiro, Frye’s career took off when he began headlining clubs and appeared on shows such as Johnny Carson’s Tonight Show and The Ed Sullivan Show. ( Read David Frye more... )

Comedian David Frye, Known For His Nixon Impression, Dies at 77

He came to fame in the 60's and early 70's

David Frye, a comedian known for his impression of President Richard M. Nixon, died at the age of 77 in Las Vegas. The New York Times reports that he died of cardiopulmonary arrest. ( Read David Frye more... )

Impressionist David Frye Passes Away at 77

by Anya Vinclauv

The comedic Impressionist David Frye passed away Monday at his Las Vegas home due to cardiopulmonary arrest. Frye was known for his impressions of various political figures, including Presidents Richard Nixon and Lyndon Johnson. According to an article in the LA Times David Frye had a wide-ranging cast; however he specialized in impersonations of political figures including Hubert Humphrey, George Wallace and Nelson Rockefeller. ( Read David Frye more... )

Nixon impersonator David Frye dies

LAS VEGAS, Jan. 30 (UPI) -- Impressionist-comedian David Frye, who made a career of pretending to be someone else, especially Richard Nixon, has died in Las Vegas, officials said. ( Read David Frye more... )

Impressionist David Frye dies in Las Vegas at 77

LAS VEGAS -- Comic David Frye, whose impressions of Presidents Richard Nixon and Lyndon Johnson and other prominent political figures vaulted him to popularity in the 1960s and 1970s, has died in Las Vegas at the age of 77. ( Read David Frye more... )

Comediante David Frye muere a los 77 años en EEUU

LAS VEGAS -- El comediante David Frye, cuyas imitaciones de los presidentes Richard Nixon, Lyndon Johnson y otras figuras políticas prominentes lo catapultaron a la fama en las décadas de 1960 y 1970, murió en Las Vegas, confirmó el sábado su familia. ( Read David Frye more... )

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