Jack Benny

Jack Benny (February 14, 1894 – December 26, 1974), born Benjamin Kubelsky , was an American comedian , vaudevillian , and actor for radio , television, and film. Widely recognized as one of the leading American entertainers of the 20th century, Benny played the role of the comic penny-pinching miser, insisting on remaining 39 years old on stage despite his actual age, and often playing the violin badly. Benny was known for his comic timing and his ability to get laughs with either a pregnant pause or a single expression, such as his signature exasperated " Well! Dean Martin , on the celebrity roast for Johnny Carson in November 1973, introduced Benny as "the Satchel Paige of the world of comedy." Mikkelson, Barbara.

Jack Benny (born Benjamin Kubelsky ; February 14, 1894 – December 26, 1974) was an American comedian, vaudevillian , radio, television, and film actor, and violinist. Recognized as a leading American entertainer of the 20th century, Benny portrayed his character as a miser, playing his violin badly. In character, he would be 39 years of age, regardless of his actual age. Benny was known for comic timing , and the ability to create laughter with a pregnant pause or a single expression, such as his signature exasperated " Well!

( Learn how and when to remove this message ) American comedian, vaudeville performer, and radio, television, and film actor Jack Benny (born Benjamin Kubelsky ; February 14, 1894 – December 26, 1974) was an American entertainer, who transitioned from modest success playing violin on the vaudeville circuit to a highly popular comedic career in radio, television, and film. He was known for his comic timing and the ability to cause laughter with a pregnant pause or a single expression, such as his signature exasperated " Well! Benny often portrayed his character as a miser, who obliviously played his violin badly, and ridiculously claimed to be 39 years of age, regardless of his actual age.

American comedic entertainer (1894–1974) Jack Benny (born Benjamin Kubelsky , February 14, 1894 – December 26, 1974) was an American entertainer who evolved from a modest success playing 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 known for his comic timing and the ability to cause laughter with a long pause or a single expression, such as his signature exasperated summation " Well! Benny portrayed himself as a miser who obliviously played his violin badly and claimed perpetually to be 39 years of age.

American comedic entertainer (1894–1974) Jack Benny (born Benjamin Kubelsky ; February 14, 1894 – December 26, 1974) 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. He was known for his comic timing and the ability to cause laughter with a long pause or a single expression, such as his signature exasperated summation " Well! Benny portrayed himself as a miser who obliviously played his violin badly and claimed perpetually to be 39 years of age.