Quote of the day
But man is a Noble Animal, splendid in ashes, and pompous in the grave, solemnizing Nativities and Deaths with equal lustre, nor omitting Ceremonies of Bravery, in the infamy of his nature. Life is a pure flame, and we live by an invisible Sun within us.
Jack Benny
Born: February 14, 1894
Died: December 26, 1974 (aged 80)
Bio: Jack Benny was an American comedian, vaudevillian, radio, television and film actor, and violinist. Recognized as a leading American entertainer of the 20th century, Benny portrayed his character as a miser, playing his violin badly.
Known for:
- Buck Benny Rides Again (1940)
- The Horn Blows at Midnight (1945)
- The Jack Benny Program (1950 – 1965)
- George Washington Slept Here (1942)
- Love Thy Neighbor (1940)
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