Shecky Greene

Actor

Born: April 8, 1926 (97 years old)

Died: December 31, 2023

Place of birth: Chicago, Illinois, USA

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.

Filmography (22)

• Combat! (1962, ★ 7.7)
• Northern Exposure (1990, ★ 7.9)
• History of the World: Part I (1981, ★ 6.8)
• The A-Team (1983, ★ 7.5)
• The Fall Guy (1981, ★ 7.6)
• The Carol Burnett Show (1967, ★ 7.7)
• Splash (1984, ★ 6.3)
• When Jews Were Funny (2013, ★ 6.5)
• Tony Rome (1967, ★ 6.3)
• Trapper John, M.D. (1979, ★ 6.5)
• Love, American Style (1969, ★ 6.1)
• The Love Boat (1977, ★ 6.3)
• Roseanne (1988, ★ 6.8)
• Laverne & Shirley (1976, ★ 7.1)
• Mad About You (1992, ★ 6.7)
• Lovelines (1984, ★ 4.6)
• The Love Machine (1971, ★ 4.3)
• The Last Producer (2000, ★ 4.2)
• Won Ton Ton: The Dog Who Saved Hollywood (1976, ★ 4.1)
• Kraft Music Hall (1958, ★ 4.7)
• Whirlybirds (1957, ★ 5.4)
• Great Performances (1971, ★ 5.8)