Shecky Greene
Shecky Greene (born Fred Sheldon Greenfield; April 8, 1926)[1] is an American comedian. He is known for his nightclub performances in Las Vegas, where he became a headliner in the 1950s.[2]
Shecky Greene | |
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.jpg.webp) Greene in The Love Machine 1971 | |
| Born | Fred Sheldon Greenfield April 8, 1926 |
| Education | Wilbur Wright College |
| Occupation | Comedian |
| Years active | 1954–present |
| Spouse(s) | Nalani Kele (m. 1972; div. 1982) Marie Musso (m. 1985) |
Greene has appeared in several movies, including Tony Rome, History of the World, Part I and Splash, and has guest starred on such television shows as Mad About You, Laverne & Shirley, Love, American Style, and Combat!.
References
- Profile, JewishVirtualLibrary.org; accessed April 7, 2016.
- "Legend Shecky Greene Returns to Las Vegas". Nexstar Broadcasting, Inc. Archived from the original on 2017-03-28. Retrieved 2017-03-27.
Other websites
- Official website
- Shecky Greene on IMDb
- Outrageous and Courageous: The Myth and Legend of Shecky Greene by Kliph Nesteroff - WFMU
- An interview with Shecky Greene, June 2011, Part One
- An interview with Shecky Greene, June 2011, Part Two
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