Shecky Greene
Known for Acting · 45 credits
- Born
- 1926-04-08
- Died
- 2023-12-31
- Place of birth
- Chicago, Illinois, USA
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.
Known For
TV Shows (28)
The Tonight Show Starring Johnny Carson
1962
as Self - Guest Host
The Mike Douglas Show
1961
as Self - Co-Host
The Love Boat
1977
as Paul Baynes
The A-Team
1983
as Shecky Greene
Love, American Style
1969
as Dr. Sigmund / Eugene
Mad About You
1992
as Uncle Marty
Great Performances
1971
as Self
Combat!
1962
as Braddock
The Merv Griffin Show
1962
as Self
The Carol Burnett Show
1967
as Self - Guest / Various Characters
Bob Hope Presents the Chrysler Theatre
1963
Northern Exposure
1990
as Self
Trapper John, M.D.
1979
The Fall Guy
1981
Laverne & Shirley
1976
The Ed Sullivan Show
1948
as Self
Dinah!
1974
as Self
The Bob Hope Show
1950
as Self / Self - Cameo
Tonight Starring Jack Paar
1957
as Self
Kraft Music Hall
1958
The Hollywood Palace
1964
as Self
The Glen Campbell Goodtime Hour
1969
as Self
Roseanne
1988
Whirlybirds
1957
Hollywood Off-Ramp
2000
Playboy After Dark
1969
Just Men!
1983
How's Your Mother-in-Law?
1968
Movies (17)
Splash
1984
as Mr. Buyrite
History of the World: Part I
1981
as Marcus Vindictus
Tony Rome
1967
as Catleg
Won Ton Ton: The Dog Who Saved Hollywood
1976
as Tourist
Frankie Laine: An American Dreamer
2006
as Self
Lovelines
1984
as Master of Ceremonies
The Love Machine
1971
as Christie Lane
The Last Producer
2000
as Poker Player
George Burns Celebrates 80 Years in Show Business
1983
as Self
The Outrageous Sophie Tucker
2014
as Self
When Jews Were Funny
2013
The 1974 Annual Las Vegas Entertainment Awards
1974
as Self - Presenter
Midnight Lace
1981
as Lieutenant Sam Ackerman
Frank Sinatra Memorial
2000
as Self
Le petomane: Fin de siècle fartiste
1998
Beverly Hills Pizza Girls
1995
as Max
The Fartiste
1987
About Shecky Greene
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. With 45 credits spanning from 1948 to 2014, Shecky Greene has appeared in 17 films and 28 TV shows.
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Most Popular Shecky Greene Movies
- Splash (1984) — as Mr. Buyrite
- History of the World: Part I (1981) — as Marcus Vindictus
- Tony Rome (1967) — as Catleg
- Won Ton Ton: The Dog Who Saved Hollywood (1976) — as Tourist
- Frankie Laine: An American Dreamer (2006) — as Self
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