Jack Benny
American comedic entertainer (1894–1974)
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. The first title of the show was The Canada Dry Ginger Ale Program, but it was later called "The Jack Benny Program".[1] His television program was broadcast from 1950 to 1965.[2]
Death
changeBenny died of pancreatic cancer in Beverly Hills, California at the age of 80.[3]
References
change- ↑ "Frequently Asked Questions". Jackbenny.org. Retrieved 2009-12-29.
- ↑ "Frequently Asked Questions". Jackbenny.org. Retrieved 2009-12-29.
- ↑ https://www.nytimes.com/1974/12/28/archives/jack-benny-80-dies-of-cancer-on-coast-jack-benny-80-dies-of-cancer.html | Jack Benny, 80, Dies of Cancer on Coast - The New York Times
Other websites
change- Jack Benny on IMDb
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