Andrew Dice Clay

Andrew Clay Silverstein is a popular American stand-up comedian, an actor as well as musician, and producer. He rose to fame after playing “The Diceman” in the 1980s. His first role to be a stand-up comedian was in 1990, after he became the first to sell Madison Square Garden for two nights continually. He also played in “The Adventures of Ford Fairlane,” a comedy-mystery film. He has also appeared in other films and television shows.

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Biography and Early Life

Andrew Dice Clay was born on 29 September 1957 in Brooklyn, New York City. He was raised by his mother Jacqueline and Fred Silverstein in Sheepshead Bay. His father was a real estate agent as well as a boxer. He grew up together with his one and only sister. At the young age of five, he was already entertaining his family with impressions. He was inspired by big band music sounds and started playing drums at the age of seven.

Age, Height, Weight & Body Measurement

So, how old is Andrew Dice Clay in 2021 and what is his height and weight? Well, Andrew Dice Clay’s age is 63 years old as of today’s date 2nd August 2021 having been born on 29 September 1957. Though, he is 5′ 11″ in feet and inches and 180 cm in Centimetres tall, he weighs about 172 lbs in Pound and 78kg in Kilograms.

Education

Clay does not have a long educational history. He attended James Madison High School, which is in Brooklyn. He used to work as a drummer for the Catskill Mountains and played in bar mitzvahs and also in weddings. By this time, he went by the name Clay Silvers. He later pursued higher education though he dropped on the way to be a full-time comedian.

Personal Life: Dating, Girlfriends, Wife, Kids

Andrew has been married to three wives in his entire life. He married his first wife, Kathy Swanson, in 1984 but later divorced in 1986. He married his second wife, Kathleen Monica, in 1992. Together they bore two sons, Maxwell Lee and Dillon Scot. However, they divorced in 2002. His son, Maxwell, always follows him in his stand-up comedy and at times opens up the stage for him in tours.

He again married a third wife, Valerie Vasquez, a hairstylist, in 2010. Their marriage lasted until 2014. He has also dated for eight years Elenor Karrigan, a comedian as well.

Is Andrew Dice Clay Gay?

No. Andrew is straight as far as sexual orientation is concerned. He is neither gay nor bisexual and has never had such rumors. He has had three wives and is blessed with two sons.

Professional Career

Andrew started his career as a stand-up comedian in 1978 after he performed a pips comedy at a club in Sheepshead Bay. He then started acting mainly impressions with the name, Diceman. With time, he performed to even larger comedy venues such as Catch a Rising Star, Dangerfield’s, and The Improv. Although his mother was shocked by his decisions, she later got used to it, but his father was very supportive.

After relocating to Los Angeles, he worked in a comedy store and changed his name to Andrew Clay. He worked together with Mitzi Shore, the owner of the comedy store. He landed a role in the film, Wacko in 1982. Since then, he has landed several other roles in films. His breakthrough came in 1988 after performing at an event of Big Brother Association Dinner.

He became the first comedian to sell out at Madison Square Garden for two nights. The same year, he appeared on the Saturday Night Life show. He then started his own production company, Fleebin Dabble Productions, in 1991. He has broadcasted his own show such as, Out of the Cage. Another of his own podcast is “I’m Ova Hea,” which was launched in September 2018.

For his music career, he released his triple album, Filth, in 1998, via his website.

Awards

Andrew Dice has achieved a lot throughout his career. In 1991, he was received the Razzie Award. He has been named Comedy Act of the Year in 1989 by Performance Magazine. His first comedy album, Dice, was certified gold by the RIAA and sold over 500,000 copies. It also peaked on U.S. Billboard 200 at number 89. His second comedy album, “The Day the Laughter Died,” peaked at number 39 on the Billboard 200 and sold over 250,000 copies.

Net Worth, Salary & Earnings of Andrew Dice Clay in 2021

Andrew has made a great fortune from his career as he has accumulated an estimated net worth of $12 million as of 2021. He is a popular comedian and has appeared in various shows. He has also appeared in films and television shows which has helped him earn this much. He has sold many copies of the comedy albums he has released over the years. His production company is another great source of his wealth.

Some Interesting Facts You Need To Know

• He is a well-known marijuana advocate
• He has placed a stent in his coronary artery to supply blood to his heart after having a partially blocked artery.
• Just like him, his son is an accomplished drummer.

Andrew Dice Clay is one of the most popular stand-up comedians in the U.S. he has appeared in numerous movies and has several comedian albums. Though the journey has not always been smooth, he has a name in the entertainment industry.