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Shecky Greene
Acting
Born: April 8, 1926
Chicago, Illinois, USA
Biography
Shecky Greene (born Fred Sheldon Greenfield; April 8, 1926) was an American comedian. He is known for his nightclub performances in Las Vegas, Nevada, where he became a headliner in the 1950s and '60s. He has appeared in several films, including Tony Rome; History of the World, Part I; and Splash. In television, he has guest-starred on such television shows as Love, American Style and Combat!, and later Laverne & Shirley and Mad About You.
Known For
Splash
as Mr. Buyrite
History of the World: Part I
as Marcus Vindictus
The Outrageous Sophie Tucker
as Self
Won Ton Ton: The Dog Who Saved Hollywood
as Tourist
Tony Rome
as Catleg
Frankie Laine: An American Dreamer
as Self
Lovelines
as Master of Ceremonies
The Last Producer
as Poker Player
When Jews Were Funny
The Love Machine
as Christie Lane
