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Meyer Myron "Mickey" Katz (June 15, 1909 – April 30, 1985) was an American musician and comedian. He was the father of actor Joel Grey and paternal grandfather of actress Jennifer Grey.
Early life – The Mickey Katz Story. Katz was born Meyer Myron Katz on Sawtell Court in Cleveland, Ohio, the son of Johanna (née Herzberg) and Menachem Katz. Originally one of five children, Mickey lost an older sister to diphtheria when he was about four years old. [1] .
May 1, 1985 · Mickey Katz, whose Yiddish parodies of popular songs once made him a fashionable recording artist, died Tuesday at his Los Angeles home. He was 75 and died of kidney failure.
Mickey Katz joined the Boston Symphony Orchestra in September 2004. A native of Israel, he has distinguished himself as a solo performer, chamber musician, and contemporary music specialist.
Mickey Katz (1909-1985) played clarinet, sang parody songs and was an important contributor to American Jewish culture. He is best known for his Parody songs taking well-known American folk and popular songs and changed the lyrics to express the experience of Eastern European immigrant Jews.
Meyer Myron "Mickey" Katz (June 15, 1909 – April 30, 1985) was an American musician and comedian. He was the father of actor Joel Grey and paternal grandfath...
Meyer Myron "Mickey" Katz (June 15, 1909 – April 30, 1985) was an American musician and comedian. He was the father of actor Joel Grey and paternal grandfather of actress Jennifer Grey.
May 1, 1985 · The entertainer Mickey Katz, who concocted the ''Borscht Capades'' revues and made Yiddish-American comedy records, died yesterday at his home in Los Angeles. He was 75.
Borscht Capades was a Yiddish-English musical revue that ran from Fall 1948 through the mid 1950s. Mickey Katz showcased his newly written parody songs like, “Haym Ofen Range,” after its initial success and added comedians, an acrobat and dancers. It was Yiddish American Vaudeville.
Explore Mickey Katz's discography including top tracks, albums, and reviews. Learn all about Mickey Katz on AllMusic.
