Howie Mandel

Howie Mandel (born November 29, 1955 in Toronto, Ontario, Canada) is a Canadian-born Jewish comedian and actor who came to national attention in the United States during a six-year stint on St. Elsewhere. He was also the creator and executive producer of the children's animated series, Bobby's World, which ran for eight seasons on Fox Broadcasting Company and is now widely syndicated. He also supplied the voice of the title character.

Trivia

• Mandel has obsessive-compulsive disorder and has mysophobia to the point that he does not shake hands with anyone. http://starbulletin.com/2004/12/24/features/story3.html