George Kirby
Biography
George Kirby works in acting. Born June 8, 1923 in Chicago, Illinois, USA. Died September 30, 1995. Archytele tracks 37 screen credits across canonical film and television databases.
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Full Filmography
37 titles- Summer of Soul (...Or, When the Revolution Could Not Be Televised) (2021) as Self (archive footage)
- You Must Remember This (1992) as George
- Baby Talk (1991)
- Beverly Hills Brats (1989) as Elmo
- Leonard Part 6 (1987) as Duchamp
- Cameo by Night (1987) as Gruddy
- 227 (1985)
- Trouble in Mind (1985) as Lieutenant Gunther
- Puss in Boots (1985) as King
- Murder, She Wrote (1984) as Eubie Sherwin
- Crazy like a Fox (1984) as Manny
- Sunset Limousine (1983) as Elmer
- Amos 'n' Andy: Anatomy of a Controversy (1983) as Self / Narrator
- Fame (1982)
- Faerie Tale Theatre (1982) as King Fortuitous
- Gimme a Break! (1981)
- On Location with George Kirby (1978) as Self
- Joys (1976) as Self
- Dinah! (1974) as Self
- Saga of Sonora (1973) as Bartender
- The Special London Bridge Special (1972) as Kirk Douglas Impressionist
- The ABC Comedy Hour (1972)
- The Pearl Bailey Show (1971) as Self
- Love, American Style (1969) as Mr. Mystic
- Dionne Warwick: Souled Out (1969) as Self
- The Temptations Show (1969) as Himself
- Rowan & Martin's Laugh-In (1968) as Self (uncredited)
- Oh Dad, Poor Dad, Mamma's Hung You in the Closet and I'm Feeling So Sad (1967) as Moses
- ABC Stage 67 (1966) as Self
- A Man Called Adam (1966) as Party Guest (uncredited)
- The Strolling '20s (1966) as Self
- The Tonight Show Starring Johnny Carson (1962) as Self
- The Mike Douglas Show (1961) as Self - Co-Host
- The Mike Douglas Show (1961) as Self
- Kraft Music Hall (1958) as Self
- Tonight Starring Jack Paar (1957) as Self
- The Ed Sullivan Show (1948) as Self
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What movies or TV shows is George Kirby best known for?
George Kirby is widely recognized for notable roles and projects including Lake Placid (1999), Angel Face (1953), Trouble in Mind (1985), Murder, She Wrote (1984).
When and where was George Kirby born?
George Kirby was born on June 8, 1923 in Chicago, Illinois, USA. They passed away on September 30, 1995.
How many credits does George Kirby have?
George Kirby has accumulated over 37 film and television credits across a career spanning from 1948 to 2021.
What is George Kirby's background in cinema and television?
George Kirby (June 8, 1923 – September 30, 1995) was an American comedian, singer, and actor from Chicago, Illinois. Kirby broke into show business in the 1940s at the Club DeLisa, a South Side establishment that employed a variety-show format and preferred to hire local singers, dancers, and comedians. His first reco...
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Age in their best-rated roles
- Faerie Tale Theatre (1982) as King Fortuitous — aged about 59
- Murder, She Wrote (1984) as Eubie Sherwin — aged about 61
- The ABC Comedy Hour (1972) — aged about 49
- The Tonight Show Starring Johnny Carson (1962) as Self — aged about 39
- Tonight Starring Jack Paar (1957) as Self — aged about 34
- Crazy like a Fox (1984) as Manny — aged about 61
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