Kevin Meaney
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Kevin Meaney is an Irish American comedian and voice actor. He has been involved in a number of television programs, having been featured on Dr. Katz, Space Ghost Coast to Coast, Garfield and Friends, Rocko's Modern Life, London Underground, and Duckman, among others. He starred as the title character on the short-lived sitcom version of Uncle Buck. His most famous catchphrase is, "That's not right!" part of an impression of his mother, which is followed by, and usually preceded by, her complaints and remonstrations. Typically, his acts consist of a lot of commentary about his family and complaints about hotel service.
Meaney is also an accomplished singer and has written and produced songs for HBO and Comedy Central with his co-writer Martin Olson, with whom he has written several television series. Meaney is presently appearing in the Broadway show Hairspray.
[edit] Arrest
In 2002, Meaney was arrested at San Francisco International Airport for videotaping a security checkpoint, an activity illegal since the 9/11 attacks. When approached by authorities, Meaney became belligerent and abusive. Meaney's wife then set off an alarm when going through a checkpoint. Meaney confronted National Guard members and a scuffle ensued.
Meaney was booked into the San Mateo County Jail on a felony charge of attempting to take a firearm from a police officer, as well as two misdemeanor charges of battery and disturbing the peace.
