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- He first made a name for himself in the late 1970s and early 1980s, performing several shows of raunchy comedy a day at outdoor parks in New York City, most notably in Washington Square Park, where he competed for crowds with musicians, Frisbees players, jugglers and other entertainers. Charlie was one of the only street performers able to 'fill the fountain' (an amphitheater in a large circular fountain) in Washington Square Park. In September 1980, Barnett auditioned for Saturday Night Live and producer Jean Doumanian was ready to hire him, but after a last-minute audition, Barnett's spot in the cast was given to Eddie Murphy.
Barnett's last film role was in 1996 in the film 'They Bite'. He died that year of AIDS. He contracted HIV through heroin abuse.
Comedian Dave Chappelle has acknowledged Barnett as an influence. - Evan Green was born on 21 May 1930 in Fairfield, New South Wales, Australia. He was a writer, known for Adventure Unlimited (1965), Alice to Nowhere (1986) and This Is Your Life (1975). He was married to Yolanta Novak. He died on 16 March 1996 in Melbourne, Victoria, Australia.
- Gunther Wallenda was born on 25 June 1927 in Germany. He was married to Sheila Monahan and Margarita Caudillo. He died on 16 March 1996 in Sarasota, Florida, USA.