He was also a successful violinist and was known for his frugal character on the show.
Jack Benny was a legendary vaudevillian performer and comedian who was born in Chicago in 1894. He was best known for his work on The Jack Benny Program, a weekly radio and television show that ran from 1932 to 1955. His fame earned him TV, film, and radio stars on the Hollywood Walk of Fame, and he was also a successful violinist. His character on the show was known for being frugal, and he had a net worth of $6 million at the time of his death.
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💰 Net worth: $6 Million (2024)
About
Legendary vaudevillian performer whose work on The Jack Benny Program, a weekly radio and television show that ran from 1932 to 1955, launched him to national fame. He earned TV, film, and radio stars on the Hollywood Walk of Fame.
Before Fame
While in high school, he played violin in local dance bands and orchestras. After working in vaudeville, he briefly left show business to join the U.S. Navy during World War I.
Trivia
His Jack Benny Program featured such African-American performers as Louis Armstrong and The Ink Spots.
Family Life
He adopted a daughter, Joan, with his wife Sadie Marks (Marks, a fellow performer, was also known by the stage name of Mary Livingstone).
Associated With
He performed for twenty-five years with New York-born musician Dennis Day.
