Steve Sweeney, a well-known American comedian and actor who made a lot of contributions to the comedy world and starred in a number of films, including “Lock, Stock, and Two Smoking Barrels,” has unexpectedly passed away. His unforgettable performances and distinctive Boston accent will be missed. Steve Sweeney (born September 5, 1949) is an American comedian renowned for his Boston accent and unique mannerisms, which are prominent features of his stand-up act. Born in Charlestown, a section of Boston, Sweeney has made a significant impact in the world of comedy.
Who was Steve Sweeney?
Steve Sweeney is an American comedian and Lock, Stock Two Smoking Barrels Actor. he graduate of Charlestown High School, he earned a BA in Theatre Arts at the University of Massachusetts Boston (1974) and an MFA from the University of Southern California. During the early 1970s, a group of Boston comedians regularly performed at a comedy club started by Martin Olson and Barry Crimmins in a back room of Ding-Ho, a Chinese Restaurant near Inman Square in Cambridge, MA. The group included Don Gavin, Lenny Clarke, Kevin Meaney, Jay Leno, Bobcat Goldthwait, Bill Sohonage, and Steven Wright.[2][3] Sweeney became known for his use of dialects and commentary on the New England political scene in his act.
Steve Sweeney Career
Sweeney had a role on “Park Street Under,” a Boston-based sitcom that has been cited as a potential inspiration for the successful television show “Cheers.” He has also appeared on shows such as “The Late Show with David Letterman,” “Evening at The Improv,” and “Comics Come Home.” Sweeney has appeared in over 20 films, including Rodney Dangerfield’s “Back to School,” Judd Apatow’s “Celtic Pride,” and “There’s Something About Mary” with Ben Stiller.
For a short time, Sweeney was on the morning show on 100.7 FM WZLX, first with “Mornings with Tai and Steve Sweeney,” followed by “Steve Sweeney’s Neighborhood” after Tai left the station. On November 3, 2005, Sweeney opened Steve Sweeney’s Comedy Club in Boston’s Copley Square with longtime friend Dick Doherty. Currently, along with doing stand-up, he is also a guest judge on the local talent show “Community Auditions.”
On March 29, 2013, Sweeney appeared on Scorch PFG TV. He also performed a 5-minute act opening for the J. Geils Band at the Boston One Fund concert. Additionally, Sweeney co-hosts a podcast called “Sweeney and Malone” on Boston Herald Radio with Joe Malone, the former Treasurer of the Commonwealth of Massachusetts.
