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George Kirby (June 8, 1923 – September 30, 1995) was an American comedian, singer, and actor. Career [ edit ] Born in Chicago, [1] Kirby broke into show business in the 1940s at the Club DeLisa , a South Side establishment that employed a variety-show format and preferred to hire local singers, dancers, and comedians.
The 6th inductee into the Official National Comedy Hall of Fame® was GEORGE KIRBY. He was one of the first African-American comedians to begin to appeal to white as well as black audiences during the height of the Civil Rights era. In 1970 He produced The George Kirby Show. Born in Chicago, [1] Kirby broke into show business in the 1940s at ...
George Kirby 1924 – 1995. Comedian, impressionist. From Stage to Television. The First Comeback. The Second Comeback. Sources. A gifted comedian and master impressionist, George Kirby achieved national recognition in the 1950s and opened the doors for many African American comedians who followed, including Bill Cosby and Richard Pryor.
George Kirby. Actor: Trouble in Mind. George Kirby was born on 8 June 1923 in Chicago, Illinois, USA. He was an actor and writer, known for Trouble in Mind (1985), Faerie Tale Theatre (1982) and Leonard Part 6 (1987).
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One of the greatest impressionists of all time, George Kirby was a frequent flyer on tv variety and talk shows, and on the nightclub stage from the 1950s all...
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Oct 4, 2005 · Comedian George Kirby, who delighted audiences for more than 40 years with impressions ranging from John Wayne to Ella Fitzgerald, has died. He was 71. Mr. Kirby died at a nursing home Saturday ...
Oct 2, 1995 · George Kirby, a resilient comedian and singer known for his impersonations, died on Saturday in a nursing home in Las Vegas, Nev. He was 71. He had Parkinson's disease, said a longtime friend, the ...
