Jack Benny
Jack Benny was an American comedian, actor, and violinist who emerged from
vaudeville to become a prominent figure in 20th-century entertainment. Born
Benjamin Kubelsky in Chicago on February 14, 1894, Benny began playing violin at
six years old and performed in vaudeville as a teenager. After serving in the US
Navy from 1917 to 1918, Benny transitioned into comedic radio broadcasting,
launching The Jack Benny Program in 1932. The program ran on radio until 1955
and moved to television from 1950 to 1965. Film credits include Charley's Aunt
(1941) and To Be or Not to Be (1942). Th...
