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Jack Benny (born Benjamin Kubelsky; February 14, 1894 – December 26, 1974) was an American entertainer who evolved from a modest success playing the violin on the vaudeville circuit to one of the leading entertainers of the twentieth century with a highly popular comedic career in radio, television, and film.
- Jack Benny Filmography
This is a list of films featuring comedian Jack Benny....
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His third wife, Joan Benny, was the daughter of American...
- Mary Livingstone
Mary Livingstone (born Sadya Marcowitz, later known as Sadie...
- Cora Folsom Salisbury
Salisbury and a young Jack Benny. Cora May Folsom Salisbury...
- Hillside Memorial Park Cemetery
The Hillside Memorial Park and Mortuary is a Jewish cemetery...
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Roasters: Jack Benny, Milton Berle, Foster Brooks, Ruth...
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Edmund Lincoln Anderson (September 18, 1905 – February 28,...
- To Be Or Not to Be
To Be or Not to Be is a 1942 American black comedy film,...
- Gisele Mackenzie
She was also an accomplished classical violinist, studying...
- The Jack Benny Program
The Jack Benny Program, starring Jack Benny, is a radio and...
- Jack Benny Filmography
The Jack Benny Program, starring Jack Benny, is a radio and television comedy series. The show ran for over three decades, from 1932 to 1955 on radio, and from 1950 to 1965 on television.
May 22, 2024 · Jack Benny (born February 14, 1894, Chicago—died December 27, 1974, Beverly Hills, California, U.S.) was an entertainer whose unusual comedic method and expert timing made him a legendary success in U.S. radio and television for more than 30 years.
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Jack Benny (born Benjamin Kubelsky; February 14, 1894 – December 26, 1974) was an American comedian and actor. He was born in Chicago and grew up in Waukegan, Illinois. His mother was a Lithuanian immigrant; his father was a Jewish immigrant from Poland. From 1932 to 1955, Benny had a radio show.
This is a list of films featuring comedian Jack Benny. Benny's career lasted from the early 20th century until his death in 1974. In Jack Benny's first film he starred along with Conrad Nagel as master of ceremonies in The Hollywood Revue of 1929, which was a big role for Jack at the time.
TitleYearCompanyRoles1929Himself – Master of Ceremonies1930Eddie RockThe Rounder1930Mr. Bartlett1930Voice on RadioDec 27, 2010 · Jack Benny, 1894-1974: The man who was funny just by standing there. In October 1974, Benny canceled a performance in Dallas after suffering a dizzy spell, coupled with a feeling of numbness in his arms. Despite a battery of tests, Benny's ailment could not be determined.
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Jack Benny was one of the most famous names in show business for more than fifty years. He started as a serious musician, before he discovered he could make people laugh. Jack Benny became famous nationwide in the nineteen thirties as a result of his weekly radio program.
