Shecky Greene
American comedian (1926–2023) / From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
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Shecky Greene (born Fred Sheldon Greenfield; April 8, 1926 – December 31, 2023) was an American comedian. He was known for his nightclub performances in Las Vegas, Nevada, where he became a headliner in the 1950s and 1960s.[1][2] He appeared in several films, including Tony Rome; History of the World, Part I; and Splash. In television, he guest-starred on such television shows as Love, American Style and Combat!, and later Laverne & Shirley and Mad About You.
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Shecky Greene | |
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Born | Fred Sheldon Greenfield (1926-04-08)April 8, 1926 Chicago, Illinois, U.S. |
Died | December 31, 2023(2023-12-31) (aged 97) Las Vegas, Nevada, U.S. |
Resting place | Mount Sinai Memorial Park |
Education | Sullivan High School, Wilbur Wright College |
Occupation | Comedian |
Years active | 1954–2003; 2009–2023 |
Spouses | Nalani Kele
(m. 1972; div. 1982)Marie Musso (m. 1985) |
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