Beetlejuice (entertainer)
A unique comedic force whose distinctive persona and sharp, unexpected wit made him a beloved fixture of shock-jock radio and cult cinema.
Born 1968 (age 58)·American actor·Birthday: June 2·Generation X
Biography
Lester Green, universally known as Beetlejuice, carved out a singular space in American comedy not through traditional means, but through an unfiltered and authentic personality. His life changed after a chance meeting with a producer for 'The Howard Stern Show' in 1999. His appearances on Stern's program revealed not just a man with microcephaly, but a quick-minded individual capable of hilarious insults, surprising trivia knowledge, and a memorable singing voice. He became the cornerstone of Stern's 'Wack Pack,' earning the title of its greatest member. This radio fame translated into cult film roles in projects like 'Bubble Boy' and 'Scary Movie 2,' where his unique delivery stole scenes. Beyond the laughs, Beetlejuice's presence challenged perceptions of disability in entertainment, building a decades-long career based entirely on being himself.
Generation X
1965–1980
The latchkey kids. Raised during divorce, recession, and the end of the Cold War. Skeptical, self-reliant, media-literate. They invented indie culture, grunge, and the early internet — then watched the Boomers take credit.
Beetlejuice was born in 1968, placing them squarely in the Generation X. The events that shaped this generation — economic uncertainty, the end of the Cold War, and the rise of personal computing — shaped the world they entered and the choices available to them.
#1 When Beetlejuice Was Born
The biggest hits of 1968
#1 Movie
2001: A Space Odyssey
Best Picture
Oliver!
#1 TV Show
The Andy Griffith Show
Beetlejuice's Life & Times
The world at every milestone
1968Born
Martin Luther King Jr. and Robert Kennedy assassinated
Gas: $0.34/galHome: $14,950Min wage: $1.60/hrPresident: Lyndon B. Johnson"Hey Jude" — The BeatlesBest Picture: Oliver!
1973Started school
US withdraws from Vietnam; Roe v. Wade decided
Gas: $0.39/galHome: $22,100Min wage: $1.60/hrPresident: Richard Nixon"Tie a Yellow Ribbon Round the Ole Oak Tree" — Tony Orlando & DawnBest Picture: The Sting
1981Became a teenager
MTV launches; first Space Shuttle flight; AIDS identified
Gas: $1.31/galHome: $52,300Min wage: $3.35/hrPresident: Ronald Reagan"Bette Davis Eyes" — Kim CarnesBest Picture: Chariots of Fire
1984Could drive
Apple Macintosh introduced
Gas: $1.13/galHome: $59,800Min wage: $3.35/hrPresident: Ronald Reagan"When Doves Cry" — PrinceBest Picture: Amadeus
1986Could vote
Challenger disaster; Chernobyl nuclear meltdown
Gas: $0.86/galHome: $66,600Min wage: $3.35/hrPresident: Ronald Reagan"That's What Friends Are For" — Dionne & FriendsBest Picture: Platoon
1989Turned 21
Berlin Wall falls; Tiananmen Square protests
Gas: $1.00/galHome: $79,100Min wage: $3.35/hrPresident: George H.W. Bush"Look Away" — ChicagoBest Picture: Driving Miss Daisy
1998Turned 30
Google founded; Clinton impeachment
Gas: $1.06/galHome: $107,300Min wage: $5.15/hrPresident: Bill Clinton"Too Close" — NextBest Picture: Shakespeare in Love
2008Turned 40
Barack Obama elected first Black US president; financial crisis
Gas: $3.27/galHome: $153,100Min wage: $6.55/hrPresident: George W. Bush"Low" — Flo RidaBest Picture: Slumdog Millionaire
2018Turned 50
Royal wedding of Harry and Meghan; Parkland shooting
Gas: $2.72/galHome: $211,800Min wage: $7.25/hrPresident: Donald Trump"God's Plan" — DrakeBest Picture: Green Book
2026Age 58 today
Gas: $3.91/galPresident: Donald Trump
Key Achievements
- Voted the greatest member of 'The Howard Stern Show's Wack Pack' in a 2015 listener poll.
- Cult film appearances include roles in 'Bubble Boy' and the parody 'Scary Movie 2.'
- Built a sustained career in entertainment primarily through his radio persona and public appearances.
Did You Know?
His stage name was given to him by Howard Stern, inspired by the 1988 film character.
He is known for his high-pitched voice and a reported IQ of 85, though he frequently displays surprising cognitive abilities.
He has released music, including a cover of 'This Is Beetle' to the tune of 'This Is Beetlejuice.'
“I'm not a midget, I'm a legend!”
