Benny, Jack, 1894-1974 (1894-1974)

Person

Dates

Existence: 1894-1974

Biography

Jack Benny was an American entertainer. Born on February 14, 1894, Benny began his illustrious career in 1911 at the age of 18. His Vaudeville act was playing the violin. He began getting attention when he added comedy to his music routine. By 1929, Benny was a bona-fide star, appearing in the MGM produced "The Hollywood Revue of 1929." While he continued to act in film throughout his career, he was most celebrated for his radio show "The Jack Benny Program," which was on the air from 1932-1955. In 1950, the radio program was turned into a T.V. show under the same name. Running concurrent with the radio program for five years, the T.V. show remained on air until 1965. Jack Benny passed away at the age of 80 in 1974.

Found in 1 Collection or Record:

Movie Male Stars (various), 1949-1954

folder

Identifier: SC.214.7.24

Scope and Contents

This folder contains black and white photographs of Jack Benny, John Wayne, Charles Boyer, Peter Lawford, Joseph Cotton; and Gary Cooper,

Dates: 1949-1954

Found in: Special Collections and FIT Archive / Eleanor Lambert collection, 1942-2003 / Photographs and documents, 1993-1998