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Jack Benny (born Benjamin Kubelsky; February 14, 1894 – December 26, 1974) was an American entertainer who evolved from a modest success playing the violin 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.
- He Was A Reluctant Maestro. Jack Benny was born Benjamin Kubelsky in Chicago, Illinois, on February 14, 1894. His parents bought him a violin when he was six years old, hoping one day he would become a great musician.
- He Stunk At School. Benny hated school and homework. He was a daydreamer who played hooky frequently. When he did go to school, he pulled pranks, and they were disgusting.
- He Could’ve Toured With Groucho. Before the legendary Marx Brothers brought their comedy act to Hollywood, they toured the vaudeville circuit with their mother Minnie, stopping in Benny’s hometown of Waukegan, Illinois in 1911, Minnie noticed how quickly Benny picked up new music and offered him a job playing for her sons on tour.
- He Heard Crickets Chirp. A year later, Benny was out of the pit and playing on stage with pianist Cora Salisbury. His parents only agreed to let them tour together because Cora was a respectable widow who promised to keep Benny safe from “loose” women.
Jack Benny. Actor: The Jack Benny Program. The son of a saloon keeper, Jack Benny (born Benny Kubelsky) began to study the violin at the age six, and his "ineptness" at it, would later become his trademark (in reality, he was a very accomplished player).
- Actor, Producer, Soundtrack
- December 26, 1974
- February 14, 1894
Jack Benny, born as Benjamin Kubelsky, was an American comedian, vaudevillian, and actor. He was one of the most famous names in show business for more than 50 years and was an eminent star of radio, the stage and screen.
Jack Benny. Actor: The Jack Benny Program. The son of a saloon keeper, Jack Benny (born Benny Kubelsky) began to study the violin at the age six, and his "ineptness" at it, would later become his trademark (in reality, he was a very accomplished player).
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- Waukegan, Illinois, USA
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- Holmby Hills, Los Angeles, California, USA
Apr 9, 2013 · Jack Benny, 1894-1974: The man who was funny just by standing there. In October 1974, Benny canceled a performance in Dallas after suffering a dizzy spell, coupled with a feeling of numbness in his arms. Despite a battery of tests, Benny’s ailment could not be determined.
BENNY, JACK (formerly Benny Kubelsky; 1894–1974), U.S. vaudeville, film, radio, and television entertainer. Benny won virtually every award in the entertainment industry, including an Emmy as television's outstanding comedian.
