Joey Bishop | |
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Bishop in 1967 | |
Born | Joseph Abraham Gottlieb February 3, 1918 The Bronx, New York, U.S. |
Died | October 17, 2007 | (aged 89)
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Years active | 1948–1996 |
Spouse |
Sylvia Ruzga
(m. 1941; died 1999) |
Children | Larry Bishop |
Joseph Abraham Gottlieb (February 3, 1918 – October 17, 2007), known professionally as Joey Bishop, was an American entertainer who appeared on television as early as 1948 and eventually starred in his own weekly comedy series playing a talk/variety show host, then later hosted a late-night talk show with Regis Philbin as his young sidekick on ABC. He also was a member of the "Rat Pack" with Frank Sinatra, Dean Martin, Sammy Davis Jr. and Peter Lawford.[1] He is listed as 96th entry on Comedy Central's list of 100 greatest comedians.[2]
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