Comedian, vaudeville performer, and radio, television, and film actor
Jack Benny , born Benjamin Kubelsky in Chicago on February 14, 1894 , was a multi-talented American personality with occupations spanning officer in the armed forces , radio personality , comedian , film producer , television presenter , and violinist . Benny was a United States citizen and received his education at Waukegan High School . He resided in Piedmont, California .
Benny is best known for his work in comedy and has been awarded multiple Emmy Awards and Golden Globe Awards for his contributions to the field. He passed away on December 26, 1974, in Los Angeles .