Jack Benny
Acting
Born: 1894-02-14 · Chicago, Illinois, United States
Died: 1974-12-26
Biography
Jack Benny (February 14, 1894 – December 26, 1974) 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,
🎬 Movies (20)
The Automat
2021
Self (archive footage)
Mike Wallace Is Here
2019
(archive footage)
Studio 54
2018
Self (archive footage)
The Last Laugh
2016
Self (archive footage) (uncredited)
Mary Tyler Moore: A Celebration
2015
Self / Shower of Stars (archive footage)
Beatles Stories
2011
Self
The Best of Johnny Carson
2010
Self (archive footage)
Pioneers of Primetime
2005
Smothered: The Censorship Struggles of the Smothers Brothers Comedy Hour
2002
Self (archive footage)
Beatles: Big Beat Box
2001
Self (archive footage)
The Best of Bob Hope: 50 Years of Laughter — Volume 1
2001
Self (archive footage)
The Best of Bob Hope: 50 Years of Laughter — Volume 2
2001
Self (archive footage)
The Best of the Dean Martin Celebrity Roasts
1998
Self - Roastee (archive footage)
Vaudeville
1997
Self (archive footage)
Kelsey Grammer Salutes Jack Benny
1995
Self (Archived footage)
That's Entertainment! III
1994
(archive footage)
Jack Benny: Comedy in Bloom
1992
Himself
Remembering Marilyn
1988
Self (archive footage)
Happy Birthday, Bob: 50 Stars Salute Your 50 Years with NBC
1988
Self (archive footage) (uncredited)
James Stewart: A Wonderful Life
1987
Self (archive footage)
📺 TV Shows (20)
The Late Show with Stephen Colbert
2015
Self (archive footage) (uncredited)
The Dean Martin Celebrity Roasts
1973
Self
The Julie Andrews Hour
1972
Self
The Glen Campbell Goodtime Hour
1969
Self
Here's Lucy
1968
Jack Benny
The Dick Cavett Show
1968
Self - Guest
Rowan & Martin's Laugh-In
1968
Self
Rowan & Martin's Laugh-In
1968
Self (uncredited)
Bob Hope Presents the Chrysler Theatre
1963
Bob Hope Presents the Chrysler Theatre
1963
Self
The Danny Kaye Show
1963
Self
The Lucy Show
1962
Harry Tuttle
The Merv Griffin Show
1962
Self
The Tonight Show Starring Johnny Carson
1962
Self
The Lucy Show
1962
Jack Benny
The Tonight Show Starring Johnny Carson
1962
Self (archive footage) (uncredited)
The Mike Douglas Show
1961
Self - Comedian (archive footage)
The DuPont Show of the Week
1961
Self
Checkmate
1960
Jack Bowen
Startime
1959
Self