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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)'.
Movie Released: 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)'.
Movie Released: 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'.
Movie Released: 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)'.
Movie Released: Tue, Oct 13 2015
Poster of Beatles Stories
Beatles Stories
Jack Benny would have been no older than 80 in Beatles Stories as 'Self'.
Movie Released: 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)'.
Movie Released: 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)'.
Movie Released: 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)'.
Movie Released: 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)'.
Movie Released: 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)'.
Movie Released: 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)'.
Movie Released: 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)'.
Movie Released: 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'.
Movie Released: 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)'.
Movie Released: 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)'.
Movie Released: 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'.
Movie Released: 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)'.
Movie Released: 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)'.
Movie Released: 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)'.
Movie Released: Sun, May 16 1976
Poster of Texaco Presents: A Quarter Century of Bob Hope on Television
Texaco Presents: A Quarter Century of Bob Hope on Television
Jack Benny would have been no older than 80 in Texaco Presents: A Quarter Century of Bob Hope on Television as 'Self (archive footage)'.
Movie Released: Fri, Oct 24 1975
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)'.
Movie Released: 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)'.
Movie Released: Tue, Dec 17 1974
Poster of The Man
The Man
Jack Benny was 78 in The Man as 'Jack Benny'.
Movie Released: 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'.
Movie Released: 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'.
Movie Released: Mon, Nov 16 1970
Poster of Honor America Day
Honor America Day
Jack Benny was 76 in Honor America Day as 'Self'.
Movie Released: 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)'.
Movie Released: 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'.
Movie Released: 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'.
Movie Released: 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)'.
Movie Released: Thu, Dec 19 1968
Poster of Jack Benny's Bag
Jack Benny's Bag
Jack Benny was 74 in Jack Benny's Bag as 'Self'.
Movie Released: Sat, Nov 16 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')'.
Movie Released: 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)'.
Movie Released: Sun, May 21 1967
Poster of Bob Hope Christmas Show
Bob Hope Christmas Show
Jack Benny was 71 in Bob Hope Christmas Show as 'Self'.
Movie Released: Wed, Dec 15 1965
Poster of The Jack Benny Hour
The Jack Benny Hour
Jack Benny was 71 in The Jack Benny Hour as 'Jack Benny / Rosano'.
Movie Released: 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'.
Movie Released: Thu, Nov 07 1963
Poster of General Foods Opening Night
General Foods Opening Night
Jack Benny was 69 in General Foods Opening Night
Movie Released: Sun, Sep 22 1963
Poster of Gypsy
Gypsy
Jack Benny was 68 in Gypsy as 'Jack Benny (uncredited)'.
Movie Released: 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'.
Movie Released: 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'.
Movie Released: 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'.
Movie Released: 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)'.
Movie Released: 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'.
Movie Released: Sun, Dec 15 1957
Poster of Beau James
Beau James
Jack Benny was 63 in Beau James as 'Jack Benny'.
Movie Released: 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'.
Movie Released: 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'.
Movie Released: Sat, Nov 15 1952
Poster of Somebody Loves Me
Somebody Loves Me
Jack Benny was 58 in Somebody Loves Me as 'Jack Benny'.
Movie Released: 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'.
Movie Released: 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'.
Movie Released: 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'.
Movie Released: Fri, Sep 05 1947
Poster of Without Reservations
Without Reservations
Jack Benny was 52 in Without Reservations as 'Jack Benny (uncredited)'.
Movie Released: 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'.
Movie Released: 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'.
Movie Released: Sat, Apr 21 1945
Poster of Hollywood Canteen
Hollywood Canteen
Jack Benny was 50 in Hollywood Canteen as 'Self'.
Movie Released: 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'.
Movie Released: 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'.
Movie Released: 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'.
Movie Released: 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'.
Movie Released: Fri, Mar 06 1942
Poster of Three Of A Kind
Three Of A Kind
Jack Benny was 47 in Three Of A Kind as 'Himself'.
Movie Released: Fri, Aug 01 1941
Poster of Charley's Aunt
Charley's Aunt
Jack Benny was 47 in Charley's Aunt as 'Babbs Babberley'.
Movie Released: Fri, Aug 01 1941
Poster of Love Thy Neighbor
Love Thy Neighbor
Jack Benny was 46 in Love Thy Neighbor as 'Jack Benny'.
Movie Released: 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'.
Movie Released: Fri, May 31 1940
Poster of Man About Town
Man About Town
Jack Benny was 45 in Man About Town as 'Bob Temple'.
Movie Released: 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'.
Movie Released: 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'.
Movie Released: Thu, Jul 07 1938
Poster of Artists & Models
Artists & Models
Jack Benny was 43 in Artists & Models as 'Mac Brewster'.
Movie Released: Wed, Aug 04 1937
Poster of College Holiday
College Holiday
Jack Benny was 42 in College Holiday as 'J. Davis Bowster'.
Movie Released: 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'.
Movie Released: 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'.
Movie Released: 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'.
Movie Released: 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'.
Movie Released: Fri, Nov 02 1934
Poster of Mr. Broadway
Mr. Broadway
Jack Benny was 39 in Mr. Broadway as 'Jack Benny'.
Movie Released: Tue, Sep 12 1933
Poster of Taxi Tangle
Taxi Tangle
Jack Benny was 37 in Taxi Tangle as 'Man in taxi'.
Movie Released: 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'.
Movie Released: 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)'.
Movie Released: 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'.
Movie Released: Fri, Feb 28 1930
Poster of The Rounder
The Rounder
Jack Benny was 35 in The Rounder as 'Mr. Bartlett'.
Movie Released: Sat, Jan 18 1930
Poster of Chasing Rainbows
Chasing Rainbows
Jack Benny was 35 in Chasing Rainbows as 'Eddie Rock'.
Movie Released: 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'.
Movie Released: 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'.
Movie Released: Sat, Nov 23 1929
Poster of Bright Moments
Bright Moments
Jack Benny was 34 in Bright Moments
Movie Released: 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'.
TV Show Released: 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'.
TV Show Released: 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'.
TV Show Released: 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'.
TV Show Released: 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'.
TV Show Released: 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'.
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Sat, Sep 09 1967
Poster of Best of The Dean Martin Variety Show
Best of The Dean Martin Variety Show
Jack Benny was 71+ in Best of The Dean Martin Variety Show
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Thu, Feb 10 1966
Poster of The Danny Kaye Show
The Danny Kaye Show
Jack Benny was 69+ in The Danny Kaye Show as 'Self'.
TV Show Released: 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'.
TV Show Released: 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'.
TV Show Released: 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'.
TV Show Released: 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'.
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Sun, Sep 17 1961
Poster of Checkmate
Checkmate
Jack Benny was 66+ in Checkmate as 'Jack Bowen'.
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Sat, Sep 17 1960
Poster of Startime
Startime
Jack Benny was 65+ in Startime
TV Show Released: 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'.
TV Show Released: 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'.
TV Show Released: 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'.
TV Show Released: 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'.
TV Show Released: 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'.
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Sun, Feb 01 1953
Poster of Omnibus
Omnibus
Jack Benny was 58+ in Omnibus as 'Athanael'.
TV Show Released: 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'.
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Wed, Oct 01 1952
Poster of The Liberace Show
The Liberace Show
Jack Benny was 58+ in The Liberace Show
TV Show Released: 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'.
TV Show Released: 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)'.
TV Show Released: 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'.
TV Show Released: 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'.
TV Show Released: 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'.
TV Show Released: 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'.
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Sun, Jun 20 1948