Jack Benny

Jack Benny (February 14, 1894 in Chicago, Illinois December 26, 1974 in Beverly Hills, California), born Benjamin Kubelsky, was a Jewish American comedian, vaudeville performer, and radio, television, and film actor. He was one of the biggest stars in classic American radio and was also a major television personality. Benny was renowned for his flawless comic timing and (especially) his ability to get laughs with either a pregnant pause or a single expression, such as his signature exasperated "Well!" In hand with his dear friend and great "rival" Fred Allen their long-running "feud" was a famous running gag. Benny helped establish a basic palette of stand-up and situational comedy.

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