Kevin Rooney (November 12, 1950 – July 9, 2022)[1] was an American stand-up comedian, writer, and actor.
Rooney first began performing stand-up in 1977 in Washington, D.C., after which he moved to New York City and Los Angeles.
He met Jay Leno while performing at The Improv in Hollywood, and the pair became friends and writing partners.
[2] His acting roles included a guest appearance on Cheers, and as Ira Stone in the 1989 film When Harry Met Sally...[4][2] In the 1990s, Rooney began writing for sitcoms.
He won two Primetime Emmy Awards for Outstanding Writing for a Variety or Music Program for his work on Dennis Miller Live.