Jack Benny
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". His television program was broadcast from 1950 to 1965.
Death
Benny died of pancreatic cancer in Beverly Hills, California at the age of 80.
References
- ↑ "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
- Jack Benny on IMDb
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