Most Recent Role: Cameo Appearance on Rowan & Martin's Laugh-In
Gender: Male
Birthplace: Chicago, Illinois
Birthday: 2-14-1894
Birth Name: Benjamin Kubelsky
Date of Death: 12-26-1974
Cause of Death: cancer of the pancreas
Gender: Male
Birthplace: Chicago, Illinois
Birthday: 2-14-1894
Birth Name: Benjamin Kubelsky
Date of Death: 12-26-1974
Cause of Death: cancer of the pancreas
Television and radio comedian who is credited by many as being the first stand-up comedian as we know the term today. His show biz personna of a mean and stingy tightwad got laughs from radio and television audiences for over 40 years. Benny's comic trademark was a violin which he pretended to play badly in his comedy routines although in real life he loved the instrument and was a pretty...
Most Recent Appearance
Rowan & Martin's Laugh-In Past Christmas Present
Thursday 2 December 1993 on NBC
A look at the Christmas spirit, Laugh-In style.
Benny has two stars on the Hollywood Walk of Fame. One for movies located at 6690 Hollywood Boulevard and a second for television located at 6370 Hollywood Boulevard.
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Benny is buried in Hillside Memorial Park in Culver City, CA.
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Benny appeared three times as the Mystery Guest on episodes of What's My Line?
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Benny once tried to get the silent Marx Brother, Harpo, to talk on his show but to no avail. Harpo Marx appeared but he did not speak.
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Rochester used to always joke about his boss's hairpieces saying that "Mr. Benny has hair at home he hasn't used yet" but in real life Jack Benny did not wear a toupee.
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Benny (upon receiving an award): I don't deserve this but I've got arthritis and I don't deserve that either.
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Benny: The opening is the most important part of the act. When dating open with flowers and you'll be a hit.
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Benny: Age is strictly a case of mind over matter. If you don't mind, it doesn't matter.
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Benny: Modesty is my best quality.
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Benny: Gags die, humor doesn't.
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Other Appearances
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Dean Martin Celebrity Roast
1974 |
Shower of Stars
Host |
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The Academy Awards
Host |
The Jack Benny Program
Himself |
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Kraft Music Hall
Guest |
Rowan & Martin's Laugh-In
Cameo Appearance |
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The Ed Sullivan Show
Himself |
The George Burns and Gracie Allen Show
Himself |
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Rowan & Martin's Laugh-In
Episode #52 Cameo Appearance |
Rowan & Martin's Laugh-In
Episode #34 Cameo Appearance |
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Rowan & Martin's Laugh-In
Episode #28 Cameo Appearance |
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Welcome to the Shower of Stars guide at TV.com. This wonderful Musical Variety aired live once per month in the time period normally occupied by the dramatic anthology series Climax! Both... more
The Academy AwardsSince its inception in 1929, The Academy Awards has become the event of the year for film followers worldwide. A celebration of all things cinematic, the presentation of the iconic gold Oscar... more
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