Born on March 29, 1946, on Long Island to Frances and Sidney Wolfberg, Dennis attended Queens College, where he received a master's degree in clinical psychology.
[2] Wolfberg married fellow comedian Jeannie McBride on September 8, 1985; the couple had three sons: Daniel and twins Matthew and David.
Fortuitously, his audition piece was the Comic Strip's owner's favorite song: "American Pie."
[1] He also had a recurring role as Gooshie on NBC's Quantum Leap, and in April 1993, Entertainment Tonight aired "A Day in the Life of Dennis Wolfberg," focusing on his relentless touring schedule.
[citation needed] He headlined at comedy clubs across the country as well as working in Las Vegas and Atlantic City on a regular basis.