Portrait of Jack Benny

Jack Benny

Bio: Jack Benny (February 14, 1894 – December 26, 1974) was an American comedian, vaudevillian, and actor for radio, television, and film. Widely recognized as one of the leading American entertainers of the 20th century, Benny played the role of the comic penny-pinching miser, insisting on remaining 39 years old on stage despite his actual age, and often playing the violin badly
Born: Wed, Feb 14 1894
Birthplace: Chicago, Illinois, United States

Death: Thu, Dec 26 1974
Jack Benny is 80 years old
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Poster of Mike Wallace Is Here
Mike Wallace Is Here
Jack Benny would have been no older than
80 in Mike Wallace Is Here
as '(archive footage)'.
Fri, Jul 26 2019
Poster of Studio 54
Studio 54
Jack Benny would have been no older than
80 in Studio 54
as 'Self (archive footage)'.
Fri, Jun 15 2018
Poster of The Last Laugh
The Last Laugh
Jack Benny would have been no older than
80 in The Last Laugh
as 'Self'.
Mon, Apr 18 2016
Poster of Mary Tyler Moore: A Celebration
Mary Tyler Moore: A Celebration
Jack Benny would have been no older than
80 in Mary Tyler Moore: A Celebration
as 'Self / Shower of Stars (archive footage)'.
Tue, Oct 13 2015
Poster of Beatles Stories
Beatles Stories
Jack Benny would have been no older than
80 in Beatles Stories
as 'Self'.
Fri, Nov 11 2011
Poster of Smothered: The Censorship Struggles of the Smothers Brothers Comedy Hour
Smothered: The Censorship Struggles of the Smothers Brothers Comedy Hour
Jack Benny would have been no older than
80 in Smothered: The Censorship Struggles of the Smothers Brothers Comedy Hour
as 'Self (archive footage)'.
Wed, Dec 04 2002
Poster of Beatles: Big Beat Box
Beatles: Big Beat Box
Jack Benny would have been no older than
80 in Beatles: Big Beat Box
as 'Self (archive footage)'.
Mon, Dec 03 2001
Poster of The Best of Bob Hope: 50 Years of Laughter — Volume 1
The Best of Bob Hope: 50 Years of Laughter — Volume 1
Jack Benny would have been no older than
80 in The Best of Bob Hope: 50 Years of Laughter — Volume 1
as 'Self (archive footage)'.
Thu, Feb 22 2001
Poster of The Best of Bob Hope: 50 Years of Laughter — Volume 2
The Best of Bob Hope: 50 Years of Laughter — Volume 2
Jack Benny would have been no older than
80 in The Best of Bob Hope: 50 Years of Laughter — Volume 2
as 'Self (archive footage)'.
Thu, Feb 22 2001
Poster of The Best of the Dean Martin Celebrity Roasts
The Best of the Dean Martin Celebrity Roasts
Jack Benny would have been no older than
80 in The Best of the Dean Martin Celebrity Roasts
as 'Self - Roastee (archive footage)'.
Thu, Jan 01 1998
Poster of Kelsey Grammer Salutes Jack Benny
Kelsey Grammer Salutes Jack Benny
Jack Benny would have been no older than
80 in Kelsey Grammer Salutes Jack Benny
as 'Self (Archived footage)'.
Thu, Nov 30 1995
Poster of That's Entertainment! III
That's Entertainment! III
Jack Benny would have been no older than
80 in That's Entertainment! III
as '(archive footage)'.
Fri, Jul 01 1994
Poster of Jack Benny: Comedy in Bloom
Jack Benny: Comedy in Bloom
Jack Benny would have been no older than
80 in Jack Benny: Comedy in Bloom
as 'Himself'.
Mon, Oct 05 1992
Poster of James Stewart: A Wonderful Life
James Stewart: A Wonderful Life
Jack Benny would have been no older than
80 in James Stewart: A Wonderful Life
as 'Self (archive footage)'.
Tue, Nov 22 1988
Poster of Happy Birthday, Bob: 50 Stars Salute Your 50 Years with NBC
Happy Birthday, Bob: 50 Stars Salute Your 50 Years with NBC
Jack Benny would have been no older than
80 in Happy Birthday, Bob: 50 Stars Salute Your 50 Years with NBC
as 'Self (archive footage)'.
Mon, May 16 1988
Poster of TV's Funniest Comedians - 14 Stars Do Classic Routines
TV's Funniest Comedians - 14 Stars Do Classic Routines
Jack Benny would have been no older than
80 in TV's Funniest Comedians - 14 Stars Do Classic Routines
as 'Self'.
Wed, Apr 16 1986
Poster of Showbiz Goes to War
Showbiz Goes to War
Jack Benny would have been no older than
80 in Showbiz Goes to War
as '(archive footage)'.
Fri, Dec 31 1982
Poster of Oops, Those Hollywood Bloopers!
Oops, Those Hollywood Bloopers!
Jack Benny would have been no older than
80 in Oops, Those Hollywood Bloopers!
as 'Self (archive footage)'.
Fri, Jan 01 1982
Poster of That's Entertainment, Part II
That's Entertainment, Part II
Jack Benny would have been no older than
80 in That's Entertainment, Part II
as '(archive footage)'.
Sun, May 16 1976
Poster of Brother, Can You Spare a Dime?
Brother, Can You Spare a Dime?
Jack Benny would have been no older than
80 in Brother, Can You Spare a Dime?
as 'Self (archive footage)'.
Wed, Aug 06 1975
Poster of The Perry Como Christmas Show
The Perry Como Christmas Show
Jack Benny was
80 in The Perry Como Christmas Show
as 'Santa Claus (uncredited)'.
Tue, Dec 17 1974
Poster of The Man
The Man
Jack Benny was
78 in The Man
as 'Jack Benny'.
Wed, Jul 19 1972
Poster of The Great Radio Comedians
The Great Radio Comedians
Jack Benny was
77 in The Great Radio Comedians
as 'Self'.
Tue, May 11 1971
Poster of Jack Benny's 20th Anniversary TV Special
Jack Benny's 20th Anniversary TV Special
Jack Benny was
76 in Jack Benny's 20th Anniversary TV Special
as 'Self'.
Mon, Nov 16 1970
Poster of Honor America Day
Honor America Day
Jack Benny was
76 in Honor America Day
as 'Self'.
Sat, Jul 04 1970
Poster of The Mad, Mad, Mad Comedians
The Mad, Mad, Mad Comedians
Jack Benny was
76 in The Mad, Mad, Mad Comedians
as 'Self (voice)'.
Tue, Apr 07 1970
Poster of Swing Out, Sweet Land
Swing Out, Sweet Land
Jack Benny was
75 in Swing Out, Sweet Land
as 'Man Who Finds Silver Dollar'.
Thu, Jan 01 1970
Poster of The Jack Benny Birthday Special
The Jack Benny Birthday Special
Jack Benny was
75 in The Jack Benny Birthday Special
as 'Self'.
Mon, Feb 17 1969
Poster of The Dean Martin Christmas Show
The Dean Martin Christmas Show
Jack Benny was
74 in The Dean Martin Christmas Show
as 'Self (uncredited)'.
Thu, Dec 19 1968
Poster of A Guide for the Married Man
A Guide for the Married Man
Jack Benny was
73 in A Guide for the Married Man
as 'Technical Adviser (Ollie 'Sweet Lips')'.
Thu, May 25 1967
Poster of The Honey Pot
The Honey Pot
Jack Benny was
73 in The Honey Pot
as 'Violinist Outside Restaurant (uncredited)'.
Sun, May 21 1967
Poster of The Jack Benny Hour
The Jack Benny Hour
Jack Benny was
71 in The Jack Benny Hour
as 'Jack Benny / Rosano'.
Wed, Nov 03 1965
Poster of It's a Mad, Mad, Mad, Mad World
It's a Mad, Mad, Mad, Mad World
Jack Benny was
69 in It's a Mad, Mad, Mad, Mad World
as 'Man in Car in Desert (uncredited), , Self'.
Thu, Nov 07 1963
Poster of General Foods Opening Night
General Foods Opening Night
Jack Benny was
69 in General Foods Opening Night
Sun, Sep 22 1963
Poster of Gypsy
Gypsy
Jack Benny was
68 in Gypsy
as 'Jack Benny (uncredited)'.
Thu, Nov 01 1962
Poster of Jack Benny Christmas Show
Jack Benny Christmas Show
Jack Benny was
66 in Jack Benny Christmas Show
as 'Jack Benny'.
Sun, Dec 18 1960
Poster of The Slowest Gun in the West
The Slowest Gun in the West
Jack Benny was
66 in The Slowest Gun in the West
as 'Chicken Finsterwald'.
Sat, May 07 1960
Poster of Who Was That Lady?
Who Was That Lady?
Jack Benny was
66 in Who Was That Lady?
as 'Mr. Cosgrove (uncredited), Mr. Cosgrove'.
Fri, Apr 08 1960
Poster of The Mouse That Jack Built
The Mouse That Jack Built
Jack Benny was
65 in The Mouse That Jack Built
as 'Jack (voice)'.
Fri, Apr 03 1959
Poster of Jack Benny Christmas Shopping Show
Jack Benny Christmas Shopping Show
Jack Benny was
63 in Jack Benny Christmas Shopping Show
as 'Jack Benny'.
Sun, Dec 15 1957
Poster of Beau James
Beau James
Jack Benny was
63 in Beau James
as 'Jack Benny'.
Fri, Jun 07 1957
Poster of The Bing Crosby Show
The Bing Crosby Show
Jack Benny was
59 in The Bing Crosby Show
as 'Self'.
Sun, Jan 03 1954
Poster of Stars in the Eye
Stars in the Eye
Jack Benny was
58 in Stars in the Eye
as 'Himself'.
Sat, Nov 15 1952
Poster of Somebody Loves Me
Somebody Loves Me
Jack Benny was
58 in Somebody Loves Me
as 'Jack Benny'.
Wed, Sep 24 1952
Poster of Screen Snapshots: Memorial to Al Jolson
Screen Snapshots: Memorial to Al Jolson
Jack Benny was
58 in Screen Snapshots: Memorial to Al Jolson
as 'Self - Narrator'.
Thu, Jul 24 1952
Poster of You Can Change The World
You Can Change The World
Jack Benny was
56 in You Can Change The World
as 'Self'.
Sat, Feb 25 1950
Poster of Is Everybody Listening?
Is Everybody Listening?
Jack Benny was
53 in Is Everybody Listening?
as 'Jack Benny - Jack Benny Radio Program'.
Fri, Sep 05 1947
Poster of Without Reservations
Without Reservations
Jack Benny was
52 in Without Reservations
as 'Jack Benny (uncredited)'.
Mon, May 13 1946
Poster of The Horn Blows at Midnight
The Horn Blows at Midnight
Jack Benny was
51 in The Horn Blows at Midnight
as 'Athanael'.
Sat, Apr 28 1945
Poster of It's in the Bag!
It's in the Bag!
Jack Benny was
51 in It's in the Bag!
as 'Jack Benny'.
Sat, Apr 21 1945
Poster of Hollywood Canteen
Hollywood Canteen
Jack Benny was
50 in Hollywood Canteen
as 'Self'.
Fri, Dec 15 1944
Poster of Show-Business at War
Show-Business at War
Jack Benny was
49 in Show-Business at War
as 'Self'.
Fri, May 21 1943
Poster of The Meanest Man in the World
The Meanest Man in the World
Jack Benny was
48 in The Meanest Man in the World
as 'Richard Clarke'.
Fri, Feb 12 1943
Poster of George Washington Slept Here
George Washington Slept Here
Jack Benny was
48 in George Washington Slept Here
as 'Bill Fuller'.
Fri, Oct 30 1942
Poster of To Be or Not to Be
To Be or Not to Be
Jack Benny was
48 in To Be or Not to Be
as 'Joseph Tura'.
Thu, Mar 05 1942
Poster of Three Of A Kind
Three Of A Kind
Jack Benny was
47 in Three Of A Kind
as 'Himself'.
Fri, Aug 01 1941
Poster of Charley's Aunt
Charley's Aunt
Jack Benny was
47 in Charley's Aunt
as 'Babbs Babberley'.
Fri, Aug 01 1941
Poster of Love Thy Neighbor
Love Thy Neighbor
Jack Benny was
46 in Love Thy Neighbor
as 'Jack Benny'.
Fri, Dec 27 1940
Poster of Buck Benny Rides Again
Buck Benny Rides Again
Jack Benny was
46 in Buck Benny Rides Again
as 'Jack Benny'.
Fri, May 31 1940
Poster of Man About Town
Man About Town
Jack Benny was
45 in Man About Town
as 'Bob Temple'.
Thu, Jun 29 1939
Poster of Artists and Models Abroad
Artists and Models Abroad
Jack Benny was
44 in Artists and Models Abroad
as 'Buck Boswell'.
Tue, Dec 20 1938
Poster of Hollywood Goes to Town
Hollywood Goes to Town
Jack Benny was
44 in Hollywood Goes to Town
as 'Self'.
Thu, Jul 07 1938
Poster of Artists & Models
Artists & Models
Jack Benny was
43 in Artists & Models
as 'Mac Brewster'.
Wed, Aug 04 1937
Poster of College Holiday
College Holiday
Jack Benny was
42 in College Holiday
as 'J. Davis Bowster'.
Sat, Dec 19 1936
Poster of The Big Broadcast of 1937
The Big Broadcast of 1937
Jack Benny was
42 in The Big Broadcast of 1937
as 'Jack Carson'.
Mon, Oct 05 1936
Poster of It's in the Air
It's in the Air
Jack Benny was
41 in It's in the Air
as 'Calvin Churchill'.
Thu, Oct 10 1935
Poster of Broadway Melody of 1936
Broadway Melody of 1936
Jack Benny was
41 in Broadway Melody of 1936
as 'Bert Keeler'.
Wed, Sep 18 1935
Poster of Transatlantic Merry-Go-Round
Transatlantic Merry-Go-Round
Jack Benny was
40 in Transatlantic Merry-Go-Round
as 'Chad Denby'.
Fri, Nov 02 1934
Poster of Mr. Broadway
Mr. Broadway
Jack Benny was
39 in Mr. Broadway
as 'Jack Benny'.
Tue, Sep 12 1933
Poster of Taxi Tangle
Taxi Tangle
Jack Benny was
37 in Taxi Tangle
as 'Man in taxi'.
Fri, Dec 18 1931
Poster of The Medicine Man
The Medicine Man
Jack Benny was
36 in The Medicine Man
as 'Dr. John H. Harvey'.
Sat, Jun 14 1930
Poster of Children of Pleasure
Children of Pleasure
Jack Benny was
36 in Children of Pleasure
as 'Radio Performer Jack (uncredited)'.
Sat, Apr 26 1930
Poster of Lord Byron of Broadway
Lord Byron of Broadway
Jack Benny was
36 in Lord Byron of Broadway
as 'Voice on Radio'.
Fri, Feb 28 1930
Poster of The Rounder
The Rounder
Jack Benny was
35 in The Rounder
as 'Mr. Bartlett'.
Sat, Jan 18 1930
Poster of Chasing Rainbows
Chasing Rainbows
Jack Benny was
35 in Chasing Rainbows
as 'Eddie Rock'.
Fri, Jan 10 1930
Poster of The Song Writers' Revue
The Song Writers' Revue
Jack Benny was
35 in The Song Writers' Revue
as 'Himself'.
Wed, Nov 27 1929
Poster of The Hollywood Revue of 1929
The Hollywood Revue of 1929
Jack Benny was
35 in The Hollywood Revue of 1929
as 'Self - Master of Ceremonies'.
Sat, Nov 23 1929
Poster of Bright Moments
Bright Moments
Jack Benny was
34 in Bright Moments
Mon, Jul 30 1928

TV Shows (Acting Roles)

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Ages in TV shows are based off the first air date and may not be accurate. View individual episode details for accurate ages
Poster of The Dean Martin Celebrity Roasts
The Dean Martin Celebrity Roasts
Jack Benny was
79+ in The Dean Martin Celebrity Roasts
as 'Self'.
First Air Date
Fri, Sep 14 1973
Poster of The Julie Andrews Hour
The Julie Andrews Hour
Jack Benny was
78+ in The Julie Andrews Hour
as 'Self'.
First Air Date
Wed, Sep 13 1972
Poster of The Glen Campbell Goodtime Hour
The Glen Campbell Goodtime Hour
Jack Benny was
74+ in The Glen Campbell Goodtime Hour
as 'Self'.
First Air Date
Wed, Jan 22 1969
Poster of Here's Lucy
Here's Lucy
Jack Benny was
74+ in Here's Lucy
as 'Jack Benny'.
First Air Date
Mon, Sep 23 1968
Poster of The Dick Cavett Show
The Dick Cavett Show
Jack Benny was
74+ in The Dick Cavett Show
as 'Self - Guest'.
First Air Date
Thu, Jun 06 1968
Poster of Rowan & Martin's Laugh-In
Rowan & Martin's Laugh-In
Jack Benny was
73+ in Rowan & Martin's Laugh-In
as 'Self'.
First Air Date
Sat, Sep 09 1967
Poster of The Danny Kaye Show
The Danny Kaye Show
Jack Benny was
69+ in The Danny Kaye Show
as 'Self'.
First Air Date
Wed, Sep 25 1963
Poster of The Merv Griffin Show
The Merv Griffin Show
Jack Benny was
68+ in The Merv Griffin Show
as 'Self'.
First Air Date
Mon, Oct 01 1962
Poster of The Tonight Show Starring Johnny Carson
The Tonight Show Starring Johnny Carson
Jack Benny was
68+ in The Tonight Show Starring Johnny Carson
as 'Self'.
First Air Date
Mon, Oct 01 1962
Poster of The Lucy Show
The Lucy Show
Jack Benny was
68+ in The Lucy Show
as 'Harry Tuttle, Jack Benny'.
First Air Date
Mon, Oct 01 1962
Poster of The DuPont Show of the Week
The DuPont Show of the Week
Jack Benny was
67+ in The DuPont Show of the Week
as 'Self'.
First Air Date
Sun, Sep 17 1961
Poster of Checkmate
Checkmate
Jack Benny was
66+ in Checkmate
as 'Jack Bowen'.
First Air Date
Sat, Sep 17 1960
Poster of Startime
Startime
Jack Benny was
65+ in Startime
First Air Date
Tue, Oct 06 1959
Poster of The George Burns Show
The George Burns Show
Jack Benny was
64+ in The George Burns Show
as 'Jack Benny'.
First Air Date
Tue, Oct 21 1958
Poster of Kraft Music Hall
Kraft Music Hall
Jack Benny was
64+ in Kraft Music Hall
as 'Self, Self - Host'.
First Air Date
Wed, Oct 08 1958
Poster of Tony Awards
Tony Awards
Jack Benny was
62+ in Tony Awards
as 'Self - Co-Host, Self - Host'.
First Air Date
Sun, Apr 01 1956
Poster of The George Gobel Show
The George Gobel Show
Jack Benny was
60+ in The George Gobel Show
as 'Self'.
First Air Date
Sat, Oct 02 1954
Poster of General Electric Theater
General Electric Theater
Jack Benny was
58+ in General Electric Theater
as 'Tom Jones, Sheldon Weeks'.
First Air Date
Sun, Feb 01 1953
Poster of Omnibus
Omnibus
Jack Benny was
58+ in Omnibus
as 'Athanael'.
First Air Date
Sun, Nov 09 1952
Poster of This Is Your Life
This Is Your Life
Jack Benny was
58+ in This Is Your Life
as 'Self'.
First Air Date
Wed, Oct 01 1952
Poster of The Liberace Show
The Liberace Show
Jack Benny was
58+ in The Liberace Show
First Air Date
Fri, May 16 1952
Poster of The Jack Benny Program
The Jack Benny Program
Jack Benny was
56+ in The Jack Benny Program
as 'Jack Benny'.
First Air Date
Sat, Oct 28 1950
Poster of The George Burns and Gracie Allen Show
The George Burns and Gracie Allen Show
Jack Benny was
56+ in The George Burns and Gracie Allen Show
as 'Jack Benny (uncredited)'.
First Air Date
Thu, Oct 12 1950
Poster of The Colgate Comedy Hour
The Colgate Comedy Hour
Jack Benny was
56+ in The Colgate Comedy Hour
as 'Self'.
First Air Date
Sun, Sep 10 1950
Poster of The Bob Hope Show
The Bob Hope Show
Jack Benny was
56+ in The Bob Hope Show
as 'Self, Self - Cameo, Self - Guest hosts'.
First Air Date
Sun, Apr 09 1950
Poster of What's My Line?
What's My Line?
Jack Benny was
55+ in What's My Line?
as 'Self - Mystery Guest'.
First Air Date
Thu, Feb 02 1950
Poster of The Ed Sullivan Show
The Ed Sullivan Show
Jack Benny was
54+ in The Ed Sullivan Show
as 'Self, Self (archive footage)'.
First Air Date
Sun, Jun 20 1948