Shecky Greene

Actor

Shecky Greene

Born April 8, 1926 in Chicago, Illinois, USADied December 31, 202310 films

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.

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History of the World: Part I posterFirst watchHistory of the World: Part I19816.7as Marcus VindictusA supporting role in one of the best-rated films of their career.An uproarious version of history that proves nothing is sacred – not even the Roman Empire, the French Revolution and the Spanish Inquisition.View film

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Splash poster6.3Splash1984Tony Rome poster6.4Tony Rome1967

Filmography

10 films as actor
  1. 2000The Last ProducerPoker Player
  2. 1995Beverly Hills Pizza GirlsMax
  3. 1987The Fartiste
  4. 1984LovelinesMaster of Ceremonies
  5. 1984SplashMr. Buyrite
  6. 1981History of the World: Part IMarcus Vindictus
  7. 1981Midnight LaceLieutenant Sam Ackerman
  8. 1976Won Ton Ton: The Dog Who Saved HollywoodTourist
  9. 1971The Love MachineChristie Lane
  10. 1967Tony RomeCatleg