Jack Benny
Jack Benny was an American entertainer who evolved from a modest success as a violinist 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.
Career Journey
Background
- Born in
- Chicago
- Educated at
- Waukegan High School
- Awards
- 🏆 Peabody Awards🏆 Primetime Emmy Award for Outstanding Lead Actor in a Comedy Series🏆 Golden Globe Awards🏆 Laurel Leaf Award🏆 star on Hollywood Walk of Fame
Trending & Selected Quotes
Trending topics shown first"Throughout Jack's violin solo at the Hollywood Bowl, the audience was glued to their seats. That was the only way he could get them to sit down."
"Rochester: Yes, that's the spot all right. You almost had a heart attack when they laughed at Bob Hope."
"Marilyn Monroe: I know, Jack. But what about twenty-five years from now when I'm fifty and you're thirty-nine?"
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Timeline
1894
Born
Birth1974
Died
Death
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