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          Jack Benny

          American comedic entertainer (1894–1974)

          Jack Benny

          Jack Benny in 1964

          Born

          Benjamin Kubelsky


          (1894-02-14)February 14, 1894

          Chicago, Illinois, U.S.

          DiedDecember 26, 1974(1974-12-26) (aged 80)

          Los Angeles, California, U.S.

          Resting placeHillside Memorial Park, Culver City, California
          Occupations
          Years active1911–1974
          Known forThe Jack Benny Program
          Spouse
          Children1
          RelativesRobert F.

          Blumofe
          (son-in-law)
          Robert Blumofe (grandson)[1]

          Awards
          • Golden Globe for Best TV Show (1958)
          • Primetime Emmy Award for Outstanding Lead Actor in a Comedy Series (1957, 1959)
          • more

          Jack Benny (born Benjamin Kubelsky; February 14, 1894 – December 26, 1974) was an American entertainer who evolved from a modest success playing the 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.