Shecky Greene

Shecky Greene

Deceased · Born: Apr 8, 1926 · Died: Dec 31, 2023

Personal Details

Born Apr 8, 1926 Chicago, Illinois, USA
Spouse
  • Mary Jane "Marie" Musso

    ( Dec 31, 1969 to Dec 31, 2023 )
  • Nalani Kele

    ( Dec 6, 1972 to Apr 23, 1982 )

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.

Career

2013
When Jews Were Funny
1995
Roseanne
Roseanne
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1985
The A-Team
The A-Team as Shecky Greene
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1984
Lovelines
Lovelines as Master of Ceremonies
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Splash
Splash as Mr. Buyrite
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1982
Laverne & Shirley
Laverne & Shirley
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1981
Midnight Lace
Midnight Lace as Lieutenant Sam Ackerman
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History of the World: Part I
History of the World: Part I as Marcus Vindictus
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1977
The Love Boat
The Love Boat as Paul Baynes
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1976
Won Ton Ton: The Dog Who Saved Hollywood
1971
The Love Machine
The Love Machine as Christie Lane
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1962
Combat!
Combat! as Braddock
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2014
The Outrageous Sophie Tucker
2001
Great Performances