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Jack Carter

Age

Birthday

Jun. 24th, 1923

Born in

New York City, New York, USA

Height

Jack Carter's Main TV Roles

Show Name

Characters Played

Ep Count

The Name of the Game

Himself

Wilbur Cobb (Voiced)

Stan

Himself - Panelist

Harry (segment "Love and the Bachelor Party")

Willie Guy

Harry Finlay

Sy Kleiner

Mickey Goldstein

Ray Kellum

BIOGRAPHY:

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TRIVIA:

Hit television prominence in 1949 as the host of _"Cavalcade of Stars" (1949)_ (qv).
He was given a shot at hosting "The Texaco Star Theater" in the summer of 1948. Although it's known today as _"The Milton Berle Show" (1948)_ (qv), NBC decided to test emcees throughout that summer. Jack rotated with 'Henny Youngman' (qv), 'Georgie Price' (qv), 'Harry Richman' (qv), 'Morey Amsterdam' (qv), and 'Peter Donald (I)' (qv). After audience testing, Berle landed the permanent title in September, 1948 and the rest is history.
A topnotch Las Vegas comedian known for his fast, irreverent and funny patter, he was once praised by the late great 'Fred Allen (I)' (qv) as "one of the outstanding comedians of the century."
Attended New Utrecht High School and served in the entertainment division of the Army Air Corps during WWII.
Biography in: "Who's Who in Comedy" by Ronald L. Smith. Pg. 97-98. New York: Facts on File, 1992. ISBN 0816023387.
Hosted the very first televised Tony awards.
Appeared on Broadway in "Call Me Mister," "Top Banana" and "Mr. Wonderful."
Has a son, Michael, by ex-wife/singer 'Paula Stewart' (qv).

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