Native American stand-up comedian Charles Allan Hill was a member of the Oneida Nation of Wisconsin and lived from July 6, 1951, until December 30, 2013.
He contributed writing to the Roseanne TV series. The First Native American stand-up comedian to appear on television.
In 1970s, Hill managed to book a gig at Hollywood’s renowned Comedy Store, a testing ground for major network TV. There, he quickly made friends with some of the greatest humorists of the day.
Hill, who had gained notoriety at the age of 26, had a unique opportunity to make a significant appearance on The Richard Pryor Show in 1977. For Hill and all Native Americans who were watching someone on TV who oddly resembled them, this was a crucial moment.
The show’s essayists did ask Hill to portray a derogatory assumption about Native Americans, which he declined to do. He believed that any professional potential was secondary to his duty to combat the spread of bigoted preconceptions.
Who was Charlie Hill?
Charlie Hill, who was born in Detroit, Michigan, is credited with creating the hit TV show “Roseanne.” In 1977, Hill made his debut on a network program on “The Richard Pryor Show.” Additionally, he made history by becoming the first Native American comic to appear on “The Tonight Show with Johnny Carson.”
Who was Charlie Hill married to?
Charlie Hill was married to Lenora Hatathlie
Who are Charlie Hill’s children?
Charlie Hill’s children are: Nasbah Hill, Dine’ Nizhoni Hill, Nanabah Hill, and Nabahe Hill
Charlie Hill top books and TV shows
TV Shows:
- 2010: A Good Day to Die (Hill is interviewed about Dennis Banks)
- 2009: Reel Injun (documentary; comedy routine by Hill)
- 2009: Goin’ Native: The Indian Comedy Slam – No Reservations Needed (television film)
- 2009: The Longest Walk Through Hollywood (documentary)
- 2004–2006: Late Show with David Letterman
- 2005: CBC Winnipeg Comedy Festival (television series)
- 2004: City Confidential (television documentary)
- 1999: On and Off the Res with Charlie Hill (documentary)
- 1996: White Shamans and Plastic Medicine Men (documentary short)
- 1996: Moesha (television series)
- 1995: Roseanne
- 1993: North of 60 (television series)
- 1992: The Tonight Show with Jay Leno
- 1986: Impure Thoughts
- 1985: MacGruder and Loud (television series)
- 1985: Spenser (television series)
- 1985: Late Night with David Letterman
- 1984: Earthlings (television film)
- 1984: Harold of Orange (short film)
- 1980: The Big Show (television series)
- 1978: The Bionic Woman (television series)
- 1977: The Richard Pryor Show
Charlie Hill’s net worth at the time of death
Charlie Hill’s net worth is estimated to be $2 million dollars at the time of his death.
