Shecky Greene

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Shecky Greene

Born

April 8, 1926 (Age: 97)

Place of Birth

Chicago, Illinois, USA

Died

December 31, 2023

Known For

Acting

Biography

Shecky Greene (born Fred Sheldon Greenfield; April 8, 1926) was an American comedian. He is known for his nightclub performances in Las Vegas, Nevada, where he became a headliner in the 1950s and '60s. He has appeared in several films, including Tony Rome; History of the World, Part I; and Splash. In television, he has guest-starred on such television shows as Love, American Style and Combat!, and later Laverne & Shirley and Mad About You.