Musician Dictionary

Jack Benny

American comedic entertainer (1894–1974)

DescriptionAmerican comedic entertainer (1894–1974)
Source: Wikidata
Born1894-02-14
Source: MusicBrainz, Wikidata
BirthplaceChicago Chicago
Source: MusicBrainz, Wikidata
Died1974-12-26
Source: MusicBrainz, Wikidata
Place of deathCalifornia Los Angeles
Source: MusicBrainz, Wikidata
AreaUnited States
Source: MusicBrainz
CountryUS
Source: MusicBrainz
CitizenshipUnited States
Source: Wikidata
Occupationmilitary officer television presenter violinist actor radio personality film actor comedian television actor vaudeville performer military personnel
Source: Wikidata
Instrumentsviolin
Source: Wikidata
Genrescomedy
Source: Wikidata
AwardsPrimetime Emmy Award for Outstanding Lead Actor in a Comedy Series star on Hollywood Walk of Fame Laurel Leaf Award Peabody Awards Trustees Award Golden Globes
Source: Wikidata

Also known as

Benny Jack "Santa" Benny Jack Benny & Friends Jack Benny Show Jack Benny and Friends

Links

Identifiers

mbid: e6787683-1e6b-4168-b53d-150bec0a515a · wikidata: Q148732 · isni: 0000000066543391 · discogs: 1126459 · apple_music: 14853322

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