# Steve Sweeney (comedian)

Steve Sweeney (born September 5, 1949) is an American comedian.

## Biography

Sweeney was born in Charlestown, a section of Boston. His Boston accent and idiosyncratic mannerisms are featured in his stand-up act. He has headlined in several comedy clubs including Caroline's Comedy Club in New York City.
A 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. Sweeney became known for his use of dialects and commentary on the New England political scene in his act.
Sweeney had a role on Park Street Under, a Boston-based sitcom which has been cited as a potential inspiration for successful television show Cheers. He has appeared on shows such as the Late Show with David Letterman, Evening at The Improv, and Comics Come Home. Sweeney has also 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 Steve 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, Steve 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, Steve Sweeney appeared on Scorch PFG TV.
Steve performed a 5-minute act opening for J. Geils Band at the Boston One Fund concert.
Steve Sweeney and Joe Malone, the former Treasurer of the Commonwealth of Massachusetts, co-host a podcast called "Sweeney and Malone" on Boston Herald Radio.

## Filmography

| Year | Title | Role | Notes |
| 1983 | The 8th Annual Young Comedians Show | Himself | TV special |
| 1986 | Billy Galvin | Diner Owner | |
| 1986 | Back to School | Security Guard | |
| 1986 | New Wave Comedy | Himself | |
| 1995 | Comics Come Home | Himself | TV movie |
| 1996 | Celtic Pride | Nick, the Landlord | |
| 1996 | Comics Come Home 2 | Himself | TV movie |
| 1998 | Next Stop Wonderland | Cab Driver | |
| 1998 | Southie | Paul Finnerty | |
| 1998 | There's Something About Mary | Police Officer | |
| 1998 | Vig | Angie | |
| 1998 | Behind the Zipper with Magda | Police Officer in 1985 | Uncredited, Video short |
| 1999 | Harbour Lights | Cyril | Episode: "Baywatch" |
| 2000 | Me, Myself & Irene | Neighbor Ed | |
| 2002 | Dr. Katz, Professional Therapist | Steve | Voice, Episode: "Bakery Ben" |
| 2002 | Tough Crowd with Colin Quinn | Himself | TV series |
| 2008 | What Doesn't Kill You | Power Wash Jerry | |
| 2008 | Phantom Gourmet | | |
| 2008 | Credit Card Roulette | | |
| 2014 | The Equalizer | Counterman | |
| 2016 | Bleed for This | Official at Caesar's Weigh In | |
| 2018 | Sweeney Killing Sweeney | Sweeney | |