Jack Benny (born Benjamin Kubelsky; February 14, 1894 – December 26, 1974) 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. In character, he would claim to be 39 years of age, regardless of his actual age.
Benny was known for comic timing and the ability to create laughter with a pregnant pause or a single expression, such as his signature exasperated "Well!" His radio and television programs, popular from the 1930s to the 1970s, were a major influence on the sitcom genre.
Early life
Benny was born in Chicago, Illinois and grew up in neighboring Waukegan, Illinois. He was the son of Meyer Kubelsky and Emma Sachs Kubelsky. His parents were Jewish. Meyer was a saloon owner, and later a haberdasher, who had emigrated to America from Poland. Emma had emigrated from Lithuania. Benny began studying violin, an instrument that became his trademark, at the age of six, his parents hoping for him to become a professional violinist. He loved the instrument, but hated practice. His music teacher was Otto Graham Sr., a neighbor and father of Otto Graham of NFL fame. At 14, Benny was playing in dance bands and his high school orchestra. He was a dreamer and poor at his studies, and was ultimately expelled from high school. He did poorly in business school later, and at attempts to join his father's business. At age 17, he began playing the violin in local vaudeville theaters for $7.50 a week. He was joined by Ned Miller, a young composer and singer, on the circuit.
This is a list of movies featuring comedian Jack Benny. Benny's career lasted from the early 1900s until his death in 1974. In Jack Benny's first film he starred along with Conrad Nagel as master of ceremonies in The Hollywood Revue of 1929, which was a big role for Jack at the time. Benny wouldn't start getting well known until his own radio program in 1934. The Hollywood Revue is also the oldest known form of Jack Benny in color with the last sequence being filmed originally in color, which was common for a musical in 1929.
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published: 02 Jan 2019
Jack Benny Program: Jack at the Supermarket
Rochester beat Jack in gin rummy and has taken the afternoon off to play golf, leaving Jack stuck with the household chores. Jack finds out how Rochester cheated and uses it to his advantage. Don Wilson and Dennis Day come to visit, and Dennis sings a song.
Jack leaves for the supermarket, where he encounters Frank Nelson as a salesman. Jack's stingy stage character is shown when he sees a table of free samples of cake.
published: 19 Jan 2011
Jack Benny's Daughter Shares Secrets Behind his Career
Jack Benny's Daughter Shares Secrets Behind his Career
Jack Benny, iconic violinist, comedian and actor, is loved and celebrated by many. His career was extremely successful, with a superb radio show turned television show. From his start with vaudeville to his acting career, he never stoped working towards his goal and following his passion. The Jack Benny Program experienced great longevity, lasting from 1932 to 1965, radio and TV combined. From being expelled out of high school to changing his name with threatened legal action, Benny endured many trials and tribulations on the road to success.
His daughter, Joan, helps to carry on and celebrate his legacy. Their relationship was special and sweet. She spoke on his secrets to success and longevity in the entertainment industry. His n...
published: 26 Jul 2020
Jack Benny Tries To Tell A Joke
Season 2, Episode 1 (4 Nov. 1951)
Classic 'interruption gag' from the Jack Benny programme, adapted from a classic routine in his stage act. One of the best examples of Benny's extended pauses. Less is more! With Bob Crosby
Here's another version of the same gag, seventeen years later https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=IeOtLAv82mA
published: 05 Apr 2014
The Jack Benny Program: Jack Is A Contestant (With Groucho Marx)
Two comedy greats...
Jack Benny is a contestant on You Bet Your Life. With guest Groucho Marx.
Full episode (without commercials)
Aired 4/03/1955
published: 04 Jul 2012
Jack Benny UK 1961
Benny does a monologue for The Royal Variety Performance in 1961
published: 21 Nov 2020
Jack Benny Carson Tonight Show 1973
published: 15 Dec 2015
Jack Benny - Mel Blanc Classic Routine
Here's a classic Jack Benny and Mel Blanc routine from "The Jack Benny Program" that ran in the early 1960's. Jack loved to do this skit with Mel. Video remains the property of copyright holder, all rights reserved.
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Rochester beat Jack in gin rummy and has taken the afternoon off to play golf, leaving Jack stuck with the household chores. Jack finds out how Rochester cheate...
Rochester beat Jack in gin rummy and has taken the afternoon off to play golf, leaving Jack stuck with the household chores. Jack finds out how Rochester cheated and uses it to his advantage. Don Wilson and Dennis Day come to visit, and Dennis sings a song.
Jack leaves for the supermarket, where he encounters Frank Nelson as a salesman. Jack's stingy stage character is shown when he sees a table of free samples of cake.
Rochester beat Jack in gin rummy and has taken the afternoon off to play golf, leaving Jack stuck with the household chores. Jack finds out how Rochester cheated and uses it to his advantage. Don Wilson and Dennis Day come to visit, and Dennis sings a song.
Jack leaves for the supermarket, where he encounters Frank Nelson as a salesman. Jack's stingy stage character is shown when he sees a table of free samples of cake.
Jack Benny's Daughter Shares Secrets Behind his Career
Jack Benny, iconic violinist, comedian and actor, is loved and celebrated by many. His career was extrem...
Jack Benny's Daughter Shares Secrets Behind his Career
Jack Benny, iconic violinist, comedian and actor, is loved and celebrated by many. His career was extremely successful, with a superb radio show turned television show. From his start with vaudeville to his acting career, he never stoped working towards his goal and following his passion. The Jack Benny Program experienced great longevity, lasting from 1932 to 1965, radio and TV combined. From being expelled out of high school to changing his name with threatened legal action, Benny endured many trials and tribulations on the road to success.
His daughter, Joan, helps to carry on and celebrate his legacy. Their relationship was special and sweet. She spoke on his secrets to success and longevity in the entertainment industry. His naturally kind and gentle demeanor served him well and helped to make him the "most recognized voice in America." Always showing respect to other actors, comedians and performers, Jack Benny had an eye for spotting talent. His daughter details their life in the autobiography "Sunday Nights at Seven." Learn more about how one iconic entertainer changed the course of show business forever.
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Jack Benny, iconic violinist, comedian and actor, is loved and celebrated by many. His career was extremely successful, with a superb radio show turned television show. From his start with vaudeville to his acting career, he never stoped working towards his goal and following his passion. The Jack Benny Program experienced great longevity, lasting from 1932 to 1965, radio and TV combined. From being expelled out of high school to changing his name with threatened legal action, Benny endured many trials and tribulations on the road to success.
His daughter, Joan, helps to carry on and celebrate his legacy. Their relationship was special and sweet. She spoke on his secrets to success and longevity in the entertainment industry. His naturally kind and gentle demeanor served him well and helped to make him the "most recognized voice in America." Always showing respect to other actors, comedians and performers, Jack Benny had an eye for spotting talent. His daughter details their life in the autobiography "Sunday Nights at Seven." Learn more about how one iconic entertainer changed the course of show business forever.
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Season 2, Episode 1 (4 Nov. 1951)
Classic 'interruption gag' from the Jack Benny programme, adapted from a classic routine in his stage act. One of the best ex...
Season 2, Episode 1 (4 Nov. 1951)
Classic 'interruption gag' from the Jack Benny programme, adapted from a classic routine in his stage act. One of the best examples of Benny's extended pauses. Less is more! With Bob Crosby
Here's another version of the same gag, seventeen years later https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=IeOtLAv82mA
Season 2, Episode 1 (4 Nov. 1951)
Classic 'interruption gag' from the Jack Benny programme, adapted from a classic routine in his stage act. One of the best examples of Benny's extended pauses. Less is more! With Bob Crosby
Here's another version of the same gag, seventeen years later https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=IeOtLAv82mA
Here's a classic Jack Benny and Mel Blanc routine from "The Jack Benny Program" that ran in the early 1960's. Jack loved to do this skit with Mel. Video remains...
Here's a classic Jack Benny and Mel Blanc routine from "The Jack Benny Program" that ran in the early 1960's. Jack loved to do this skit with Mel. Video remains the property of copyright holder, all rights reserved.
Here's a classic Jack Benny and Mel Blanc routine from "The Jack Benny Program" that ran in the early 1960's. Jack loved to do this skit with Mel. Video remains the property of copyright holder, all rights reserved.
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Rochester beat Jack in gin rummy and has taken the afternoon off to play golf, leaving Jack stuck with the household chores. Jack finds out how Rochester cheated and uses it to his advantage. Don Wilson and Dennis Day come to visit, and Dennis sings a song.
Jack leaves for the supermarket, where he encounters Frank Nelson as a salesman. Jack's stingy stage character is shown when he sees a table of free samples of cake.
Jack Benny's Daughter Shares Secrets Behind his Career
Jack Benny, iconic violinist, comedian and actor, is loved and celebrated by many. His career was extremely successful, with a superb radio show turned television show. From his start with vaudeville to his acting career, he never stoped working towards his goal and following his passion. The Jack Benny Program experienced great longevity, lasting from 1932 to 1965, radio and TV combined. From being expelled out of high school to changing his name with threatened legal action, Benny endured many trials and tribulations on the road to success.
His daughter, Joan, helps to carry on and celebrate his legacy. Their relationship was special and sweet. She spoke on his secrets to success and longevity in the entertainment industry. His naturally kind and gentle demeanor served him well and helped to make him the "most recognized voice in America." Always showing respect to other actors, comedians and performers, Jack Benny had an eye for spotting talent. His daughter details their life in the autobiography "Sunday Nights at Seven." Learn more about how one iconic entertainer changed the course of show business forever.
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Season 2, Episode 1 (4 Nov. 1951)
Classic 'interruption gag' from the Jack Benny programme, adapted from a classic routine in his stage act. One of the best examples of Benny's extended pauses. Less is more! With Bob Crosby
Here's another version of the same gag, seventeen years later https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=IeOtLAv82mA
Here's a classic Jack Benny and Mel Blanc routine from "The Jack Benny Program" that ran in the early 1960's. Jack loved to do this skit with Mel. Video remains the property of copyright holder, all rights reserved.
Jack Benny (born Benjamin Kubelsky; February 14, 1894 – December 26, 1974) 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. In character, he would claim to be 39 years of age, regardless of his actual age.
Benny was known for comic timing and the ability to create laughter with a pregnant pause or a single expression, such as his signature exasperated "Well!" His radio and television programs, popular from the 1930s to the 1970s, were a major influence on the sitcom genre.
Early life
Benny was born in Chicago, Illinois and grew up in neighboring Waukegan, Illinois. He was the son of Meyer Kubelsky and Emma Sachs Kubelsky. His parents were Jewish. Meyer was a saloon owner, and later a haberdasher, who had emigrated to America from Poland. Emma had emigrated from Lithuania. Benny began studying violin, an instrument that became his trademark, at the age of six, his parents hoping for him to become a professional violinist. He loved the instrument, but hated practice. His music teacher was Otto Graham Sr., a neighbor and father of Otto Graham of NFL fame. At 14, Benny was playing in dance bands and his high school orchestra. He was a dreamer and poor at his studies, and was ultimately expelled from high school. He did poorly in business school later, and at attempts to join his father's business. At age 17, he began playing the violin in local vaudeville theaters for $7.50 a week. He was joined by Ned Miller, a young composer and singer, on the circuit.