John Brent

John Brent was an American comedian, actor and beat poet. He was part of the Second City comedy club, and then later The Committee. He is mainly known for being half the duo behind the 1959 How To Speak Hip comedy album with Del Close. Otherwise he recorded and published little, since he died at a relatively young age. He also appeared as an actor in such films as Bob& Carol& Ted& Alice, Catch-22, Steelyard Blues, and American Graffiti.