Shecky greene biography of michael
Shecky greene biography of michael
Shecky greene obituary: old school vegas headliner dies at 97!
Shecky Greene
American comedian (1926–2023)
Shecky Greene (born Fred Sheldon Greenfield; April 8, 1926 – December 31, 2023) was an American comedian and actor.
He was known for his nightclub performances in Las Vegas, Nevada, where he became a headliner in the 1950s and 1960s.[1][2] He appeared in several films, including Tony Rome; History of the World, Part I; and Splash.
In television, he guest-starred on such television shows as Love, American Style and Combat!, and later Laverne & Shirley and Mad About You.
Early life and education
Fred Sheldon Greenfield was born on April 8, 1926,[3] to Jewish parents, Carl and Bessie Greenfield, and raised on the North Side of Chicago.[4] In his youth, Greene enjoyed performing as a singer and in a drama club he formed while attending Sullivan High School.[5][6] He emulated his older brother, who liked to speak in accents.[7]
During World War