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Sid Caesar

Bio: Sid Caesar (1922—2014) was an American comic actor and writer known as the leading man on the 1950s television series Your Show of Shows and as Coach Calhoun in Grease and Grease 2.
Born: Fri, Sep 08 1922
Birthplace: Yonkers, New York, USA

Death: Wed, Feb 12 2014
Sid Caesar is 91 years old
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Movies (Acting Roles)

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Poster of It's a Zabriskie, Zabriskie, Zabriskie, Zabriskie Point
It's a Zabriskie, Zabriskie, Zabriskie, Zabriskie Point
Sid Caesar would have been no older than 91 in It's a Zabriskie, Zabriskie, Zabriskie, Zabriskie Point as 'Melville Crump (archive footage)'.
Movie Released: Sun, Oct 08 2023
Poster of Mel Brooks: Unwrapped
Mel Brooks: Unwrapped
Sid Caesar would have been no older than 91 in Mel Brooks: Unwrapped as 'Self (archive footage)'.
Movie Released: Sat, Feb 17 2018
Poster of The Grease Story
The Grease Story
Sid Caesar would have been no older than 91 in The Grease Story as 'Coach Calhoun (archive footage)'.
Movie Released: Sun, Nov 05 2017
Poster of Mel Brooks: Make a Noise
Mel Brooks: Make a Noise
Sid Caesar was 90 in Mel Brooks: Make a Noise as 'Self'.
Movie Released: Mon, May 20 2013
Poster of In the Beginning: The Caesar Years
In the Beginning: The Caesar Years
Sid Caesar was 90 in In the Beginning: The Caesar Years as 'Self'.
Movie Released: Tue, Nov 13 2012
Poster of Lunch
Lunch
Sid Caesar was 90 in Lunch as 'Himself'.
Movie Released: Fri, Nov 09 2012
Poster of Making History: Mel Brooks on Creating the World
Making History: Mel Brooks on Creating the World
Sid Caesar was 87 in Making History: Mel Brooks on Creating the World as 'Self (archive footage)'.
Movie Released: Tue, Dec 15 2009
Poster of Comic Book: The Movie
Comic Book: The Movie
Sid Caesar was 81 in Comic Book: The Movie as 'Old Army Buddy'.
Movie Released: Tue, Jan 27 2004
Poster of Sid Caesar Collection: Buried Treasures - The Legend of Sid Caesar
Sid Caesar Collection: Buried Treasures - The Legend of Sid Caesar
Sid Caesar was 80 in Sid Caesar Collection: Buried Treasures - The Legend of Sid Caesar as 'Himself'.
Movie Released: Wed, Jan 01 2003
Poster of Globehunters: An Around the World in 80 Days Adventure
Globehunters: An Around the World in 80 Days Adventure
Sid Caesar was 80 in Globehunters: An Around the World in 80 Days Adventure as 'Jacob (voice)'.
Movie Released: Sun, Dec 15 2002
Poster of NBC 75th Anniversary Special
NBC 75th Anniversary Special
Sid Caesar was 79 in NBC 75th Anniversary Special as 'Self'.
Movie Released: Sun, May 05 2002
Poster of Added Attractions: The Hollywood Shorts Story
Added Attractions: The Hollywood Shorts Story
Sid Caesar was 79 in Added Attractions: The Hollywood Shorts Story as 'Self (uncredited)'.
Movie Released: Tue, Feb 05 2002
Poster of The Sid Caesar Collection: Inside the Writer's Room
The Sid Caesar Collection: Inside the Writer's Room
Sid Caesar was 77 in The Sid Caesar Collection: Inside the Writer's Room as 'Himself'.
Movie Released: Tue, Jun 20 2000
Poster of The Sid Caesar Collection: Creating the Comedy
The Sid Caesar Collection: Creating the Comedy
Sid Caesar was 77 in The Sid Caesar Collection: Creating the Comedy as 'Himself'.
Movie Released: Tue, Jun 20 2000
Poster of The Sid Caesar Collection: The Magic of Live TV
The Sid Caesar Collection: The Magic of Live TV
Sid Caesar was 77 in The Sid Caesar Collection: The Magic of Live TV as 'Self'.
Movie Released: Tue, Jun 20 2000
Poster of Let Me In, I Hear Laughter: A Salute to the Friars Club
Let Me In, I Hear Laughter: A Salute to the Friars Club
Sid Caesar was 77 in Let Me In, I Hear Laughter: A Salute to the Friars Club as 'Self'.
Movie Released: Tue, Oct 26 1999
Poster of Television: The First Fifty Years
Television: The First Fifty Years
Sid Caesar was 76 in Television: The First Fifty Years as 'Self (archive footage)'.
Movie Released: Fri, Jan 01 1999
Poster of The Wonderful Ice Cream Suit
The Wonderful Ice Cream Suit
Sid Caesar was 75 in The Wonderful Ice Cream Suit as 'Sid Zellman'.
Movie Released: Fri, Jan 23 1998
Poster of Vegas Vacation
Vegas Vacation
Sid Caesar was 74 in Vegas Vacation as 'Mr Ellis'.
Movie Released: Thu, Feb 13 1997
Poster of Caesar's Writers
Caesar's Writers
Sid Caesar was 73 in Caesar's Writers as 'Self'.
Movie Released: Mon, Aug 19 1996
Poster of The Great Mom Swap
The Great Mom Swap
Sid Caesar was 73 in The Great Mom Swap as 'Papa Tognetti'.
Movie Released: Sat, Sep 23 1995
Poster of Something a Little Less Serious: A Tribute to 'It's a Mad Mad Mad Mad World'
Something a Little Less Serious: A Tribute to 'It's a Mad Mad Mad Mad World'
Sid Caesar was 68 in Something a Little Less Serious: A Tribute to 'It's a Mad Mad Mad Mad World' as 'Self'.
Movie Released: Tue, Jan 01 1991
Poster of Side by Side
Side by Side
Sid Caesar was 65 in Side by Side as 'Louis Hammerstein'.
Movie Released: Sun, Mar 06 1988
Poster of Wall of Tyranny
Wall of Tyranny
Sid Caesar was 65 in Wall of Tyranny as 'Max'.
Movie Released: Mon, Jan 11 1988
Poster of The Emperor's New Clothes
The Emperor's New Clothes
Sid Caesar was 64 in The Emperor's New Clothes as 'The Emperor'.
Movie Released: Fri, May 15 1987
Poster of Christmas Snow
Christmas Snow
Sid Caesar was 64 in Christmas Snow as 'Mr. Snyder'.
Movie Released: Sat, Dec 20 1986
Poster of Stoogemania
Stoogemania
Sid Caesar was 63 in Stoogemania as 'Doctor Fixyer Mindyer'.
Movie Released: Wed, Jan 01 1986
Poster of Love Is Never Silent
Love Is Never Silent
Sid Caesar was 63 in Love Is Never Silent as 'Mr. Petrakis'.
Movie Released: Mon, Dec 09 1985
Poster of All Star Party for Lucille Ball
All Star Party for Lucille Ball
Sid Caesar was 62 in All Star Party for Lucille Ball as 'Self'.
Movie Released: Sun, Dec 09 1984
Poster of Cannonball Run II
Cannonball Run II
Sid Caesar was 61 in Cannonball Run II as 'Fisherman #2'.
Movie Released: Fri, Jun 29 1984
Poster of Over the Brooklyn Bridge
Over the Brooklyn Bridge
Sid Caesar was 61 in Over the Brooklyn Bridge as 'Uncle Benjamin'.
Movie Released: Fri, Mar 02 1984
Poster of Found Money
Found Money
Sid Caesar was 61 in Found Money as 'Sam Green'.
Movie Released: Mon, Dec 19 1983
Poster of Grease 2
Grease 2
Sid Caesar was 59 in Grease 2 as 'Coach Vince Calhoun'.
Movie Released: Fri, Jun 11 1982
Poster of History of the World: Part I
History of the World: Part I
Sid Caesar was 58 in History of the World: Part I as 'Chief Caveman'.
Movie Released: Fri, Jun 12 1981
Poster of The Munsters' Revenge
The Munsters' Revenge
Sid Caesar was 58 in The Munsters' Revenge as 'Dr. Dustin Diablo'.
Movie Released: Fri, Feb 27 1981
Poster of Thanksgiving in the Land of Oz
Thanksgiving in the Land of Oz
Sid Caesar was 58 in Thanksgiving in the Land of Oz as 'Wizard / Mince Pie U.N. Krust / Narrator (voice)'.
Movie Released: Tue, Nov 25 1980
Poster of The Fiendish Plot of Dr. Fu Manchu
The Fiendish Plot of Dr. Fu Manchu
Sid Caesar was 57 in The Fiendish Plot of Dr. Fu Manchu as 'Joe Capone'.
Movie Released: Fri, Aug 08 1980
Poster of Intergalactic Thanksgiving, or Please Don't Eat the Planet
Intergalactic Thanksgiving, or Please Don't Eat the Planet
Sid Caesar was 57 in Intergalactic Thanksgiving, or Please Don't Eat the Planet as 'King Goochi (voice)'.
Movie Released: Thu, Nov 01 1979
Poster of America 2100
America 2100
Sid Caesar was 56 in America 2100 as 'MAX (voice)'.
Movie Released: Tue, Jul 24 1979
Poster of Grease
Grease
Sid Caesar was 55 in Grease as 'Coach Calhoun'.
Movie Released: Fri, Jul 07 1978
Poster of The Cheap Detective
The Cheap Detective
Sid Caesar was 55 in The Cheap Detective as 'Ezra Dezire'.
Movie Released: Fri, Jun 23 1978
Poster of Curse of the Black Widow
Curse of the Black Widow
Sid Caesar was 55 in Curse of the Black Widow as 'Lazlo Cozart'.
Movie Released: Fri, Sep 16 1977
Poster of Barnaby and Me
Barnaby and Me
Sid Caesar was 54 in Barnaby and Me as 'Leo Fisk'.
Movie Released: Mon, Aug 08 1977
Poster of Fire Sale
Fire Sale
Sid Caesar was 54 in Fire Sale as 'Sherman'.
Movie Released: Thu, Jun 09 1977
Poster of Flight to Holocaust
Flight to Holocaust
Sid Caesar was 54 in Flight to Holocaust as 'George Beam'.
Movie Released: Sat, Mar 26 1977
Poster of Silent Movie
Silent Movie
Sid Caesar was 53 in Silent Movie as 'Studio Chief'.
Movie Released: Thu, Jun 17 1976
Poster of Ann-Margret Smith
Ann-Margret Smith
Sid Caesar was 53 in Ann-Margret Smith as 'Himself'.
Movie Released: Thu, Nov 20 1975
Poster of Texaco Presents: A Quarter Century of Bob Hope on Television
Texaco Presents: A Quarter Century of Bob Hope on Television
Sid Caesar was 53 in Texaco Presents: A Quarter Century of Bob Hope on Television as '(archive footage)'.
Movie Released: Fri, Oct 24 1975
Poster of Airport 1975
Airport 1975
Sid Caesar was 52 in Airport 1975 as 'Barney'.
Movie Released: Fri, Oct 18 1974
Poster of Hamburgers
Hamburgers
Sid Caesar was 51 in Hamburgers as 'self'.
Movie Released: Tue, Apr 02 1974
Poster of Ten from Your Show of Shows
Ten from Your Show of Shows
Sid Caesar was 50 in Ten from Your Show of Shows
Movie Released: Fri, Feb 23 1973
Poster of The Spirit Is Willing
The Spirit Is Willing
Sid Caesar was 44 in The Spirit Is Willing as 'Ben Powell'.
Movie Released: Fri, Jul 07 1967
Poster of A Guide for the Married Man
A Guide for the Married Man
Sid Caesar was 44 in A Guide for the Married Man as 'Technical Adviser (at Romanoff's)'.
Movie Released: Thu, May 25 1967
Poster of The Busy Body
The Busy Body
Sid Caesar was 44 in The Busy Body as 'George Norton'.
Movie Released: Sun, Mar 12 1967
Poster of It's a Mad, Mad, Mad, Mad World
It's a Mad, Mad, Mad, Mad World
Sid Caesar was 41 in It's a Mad, Mad, Mad, Mad World as 'Melville Crump'.
Movie Released: Thu, Nov 07 1963
Poster of Some of Manie's Friends
Some of Manie's Friends
Sid Caesar was 36 in Some of Manie's Friends
Movie Released: Tue, Mar 10 1959
Poster of The Guilt of Janet Ames
The Guilt of Janet Ames
Sid Caesar was 24 in The Guilt of Janet Ames as 'Sammy Weaver'.
Movie Released: Thu, Mar 06 1947
Poster of Tars and Spars
Tars and Spars
Sid Caesar was 23 in Tars and Spars as 'Chuck Enders'.
Movie Released: Thu, Jan 10 1946

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 Jewish Americans
The Jewish Americans
Sid Caesar was 85+ in The Jewish Americans as 'Self'.
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Wed, Jan 09 2008
Poster of Whose Line Is It Anyway?
Whose Line Is It Anyway?
Sid Caesar was 75+ in Whose Line Is It Anyway? as 'Self'.
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Wed, Aug 05 1998
Poster of Mad About You
Mad About You
Sid Caesar was 70+ in Mad About You as 'Uncle Harold'.
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Wed, Sep 23 1992
Poster of Love & War
Love & War
Sid Caesar was 70+ in Love & War
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Mon, Sep 21 1992
Poster of Alice in Wonderland
Alice in Wonderland
Sid Caesar was 63+ in Alice in Wonderland as 'Gryphon'.
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Mon, Dec 09 1985
Poster of Amazing Stories
Amazing Stories
Sid Caesar was 63+ in Amazing Stories as 'Lou Bundles'.
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Sun, Sep 29 1985
Poster of Matt Houston
Matt Houston
Sid Caesar was 60+ in Matt Houston
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Sun, Sep 26 1982
Poster of The Big Show
The Big Show
Sid Caesar was 57+ in The Big Show as 'Self'.
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Tue, Mar 04 1980
Poster of Pink Lady
Pink Lady
Sid Caesar was 57+ in Pink Lady as 'Sid Caesar'.
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Sat, Mar 01 1980
Poster of Vega$
Vega$
Sid Caesar was 56+ in Vega$
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Wed, Sep 20 1978
Poster of W.E.B.
W.E.B.
Sid Caesar was 56+ in W.E.B.
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Wed, Sep 13 1978
Poster of The Love Boat
The Love Boat
Sid Caesar was 55+ in The Love Boat as 'Michael Harmon'.
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Sat, Sep 24 1977
Poster of Good Heavens
Good Heavens
Sid Caesar was 53+ in Good Heavens
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Sun, Feb 29 1976
Poster of Saturday Night Live
Saturday Night Live
Sid Caesar was 53+ in Saturday Night Live as 'Self - Host'.
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Sat, Oct 11 1975
Poster of Tony Orlando and Dawn
Tony Orlando and Dawn
Sid Caesar was 52+ in Tony Orlando and Dawn as 'Self'.
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Wed, Dec 04 1974
Poster of Dinah!
Dinah!
Sid Caesar was 52+ in Dinah! as 'Self'.
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Mon, Oct 21 1974
Poster of The Dean Martin Celebrity Roasts
The Dean Martin Celebrity Roasts
Sid Caesar was 51+ in The Dean Martin Celebrity Roasts as 'Self'.
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Fri, Sep 14 1973
Poster of The Bobby Darin Show
The Bobby Darin Show
Sid Caesar was 50+ in The Bobby Darin Show
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Fri, Jan 19 1973
Poster of The Julie Andrews Hour
The Julie Andrews Hour
Sid Caesar was 50+ in The Julie Andrews Hour as 'Self'.
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Wed, Sep 13 1972
Poster of The Flip Wilson Show
The Flip Wilson Show
Sid Caesar was 48+ in The Flip Wilson Show as 'Self'.
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Thu, Sep 17 1970
Poster of The Don Knotts Show
The Don Knotts Show
Sid Caesar was 48+ in The Don Knotts Show as 'Self'.
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Tue, Sep 15 1970
Poster of Love, American Style
Love, American Style
Sid Caesar was 47+ in Love, American Style as 'John Smith, Bert'.
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Mon, Sep 29 1969
Poster of The Dick Cavett Show
The Dick Cavett Show
Sid Caesar was 45+ in The Dick Cavett Show as 'Self - Guest'.
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Thu, Jun 06 1968
Poster of The Carol Burnett Show
The Carol Burnett Show
Sid Caesar was 45+ in The Carol Burnett Show as 'Self - Guest'.
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Mon, Sep 11 1967
Poster of Rowan & Martin's Laugh-In
Rowan & Martin's Laugh-In
Sid Caesar was 45+ in Rowan & Martin's Laugh-In as 'Self'.
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Sat, Sep 09 1967
Poster of That Girl
That Girl
Sid Caesar was 44+ in That Girl
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Thu, Sep 08 1966
Poster of Best of The Dean Martin Variety Show
Best of The Dean Martin Variety Show
Sid Caesar was 43+ in Best of The Dean Martin Variety Show
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Thu, Feb 10 1966
Poster of The Dean Martin Show
The Dean Martin Show
Sid Caesar was 43+ in The Dean Martin Show
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Thu, Sep 16 1965
Poster of The Hollywood Palace
The Hollywood Palace
Sid Caesar was 41+ in The Hollywood Palace as 'Self'.
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Sat, Jan 04 1964
Poster of The Tonight Show Starring Johnny Carson
The Tonight Show Starring Johnny Carson
Sid Caesar was 40+ 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
Sid Caesar was 40+ in The Lucy Show as 'Sid Caesar'.
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Mon, Oct 01 1962
Poster of The Mike Douglas Show
The Mike Douglas Show
Sid Caesar was 39+ in The Mike Douglas Show as 'Self'.
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Mon, Dec 11 1961
Poster of Checkmate
Checkmate
Sid Caesar was 38+ in Checkmate as 'Johnny Wilder'.
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Sat, Sep 17 1960
Poster of The Dinah Shore Chevy Show
The Dinah Shore Chevy Show
Sid Caesar was 34+ in The Dinah Shore Chevy Show as 'Self'.
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Fri, Oct 05 1956
Poster of Caesar's Hour
Caesar's Hour
Sid Caesar was 32+ in Caesar's Hour as 'Self - Host'.
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Mon, Sep 27 1954
Poster of General Electric Theater
General Electric Theater
Sid Caesar was 30+ in General Electric Theater as 'Nick Lucifer'.
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Sun, Feb 01 1953
Poster of Hallmark Hall of Fame
Hallmark Hall of Fame
Sid Caesar was 29+ in Hallmark Hall of Fame as 'Mr. Petrakis'.
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Mon, Dec 24 1951
Poster of The Colgate Comedy Hour
The Colgate Comedy Hour
Sid Caesar was 28+ in The Colgate Comedy Hour as 'Self'.
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Sun, Sep 10 1950
Poster of Your Show of Shows
Your Show of Shows
Sid Caesar was 27+ in Your Show of Shows as 'Self - Regular Performer'.
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Sat, Feb 25 1950
Poster of What's My Line?
What's My Line?
Sid Caesar was 27+ in What's My Line? as 'Self - Mystery Guest'.
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Thu, Feb 02 1950
Poster of The Admiral Broadway Revue
The Admiral Broadway Revue
Sid Caesar was 26+ in The Admiral Broadway Revue
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Fri, Jan 28 1949
Poster of The Ed Sullivan Show
The Ed Sullivan Show
Sid Caesar was 25+ in The Ed Sullivan Show as 'Self'.
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Sun, Jun 20 1948