Fun Fact
After his television career ended, Benny played violin at benefit concerts with symphony orchestras nationwide.
Jack Benny
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2/14/1894
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| Hometown: |
Waukegan |
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| High School: |
Central High School, Waukegan |
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Died: |
12/26/1974 |
Benjamin Kubelsky, known as Jack Benny, began his show business career as a violinist for vaudeville companies. He branched out into comedy while performing for the U.S. Navy. He became a mainstay on radio with his comic routines for NBC and CBS. Benny made the transition to television on The Jack Benny Show (1955-1965).