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Henny Youngman

Known For
Acting
Born
March 16, 1906 in Manhattan, New York, USA
Died
February 24, 1998
Active Years
1944–1999 (56 Years)
Total Credits
44 credits in database
Acting Born Mar 16, 1906 Died Feb 24, 1998 Manhattan, New York, USA 44 credits
44
Total Credits
1944–1999
56 Years Career Span
24
Vault Titles
10
Key Co-Stars

Biography

Subject: Henny Youngman (Acting).
Goal: Write a 90-130 word factual identity profile.
Constraints: Use only provided facts. No inventions. No markdown, no asterisks, no headings, no bullet points. Plain text only. Neutral, encyclopedic prose.
Sources:
[1] TMDB: Henry "Henny" Youngman. Born March 16, 1906. Died February 24, 1998 (91 years old). Place of birth: Manhattan, New York, USA. Known for Acting. Known credits: 42.
[2] Britannica: American comedian. Famous line: "Take my wife—please." Associated with stand-up comedy origins (mother-in-law, henpecked husband).
Name: Henry "Henny" Youngman.
Profession: American comedian and musician (from TMDB bio snippet) / American comedian (from Britannica). Known for Acting.
Birth Date: March 16, 1906.
Birth Place: Manhattan, New York, USA.
Death Date: February 24, 1998.
Age at Death: 91 years old.
Known Credits: 42.
Famous Quote/Style: "Take my wife—please." Associated with stand-up comedy themes like the mother-in-law and the henpecked husband.

Henry "Henny" Youngman was an American comedian and musician born on March 16, 1906, in Manhattan, New York, USA. He is recognized for his work in acting, with 42 known credits. Youngman was famous for his mastery of the one-liner, most notably the line, "Take my wife—please." His comedy is associated with the origins of stand-up comedy, specifically themes involving the mother-in-law and the henpecked husband. He died on February 24, 1998, at the age of 91.
"Henry 'Henny' Youngman was an American comedian and musician born on March 16,

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Career

Career overview

Role: Meticulous television and film archivist.
Task: Write a career overview of Henny Youngman (Acting).
Constraints:
Use ONLY verifiable facts from provided SYNOPSIS and SOURCES.
No invented titles, names, dates, awards, etc.
Original, neutral, encyclopedic prose.
Plain text ONLY (no markdown, no asterisks, no headings, no bullet points).
Word count: 180-260 words.
Structure: 2-3 short paragraphs.
No preamble, no JSON.
Source [1]:
Name: Henny Youngman.
Birthday: March 16, 1906.
Death: February 24, 1998 (91 years old).
Place of Birth: Manhattan, New York, USA.
Known For: Acting.
Known Credits: 42.
Gender: Male.
Source [2]:
Description: American comedian.
Famous line: "Take my wife—please."
Context: Stand-up comedy origins involving mother-in-law and henpecked husband themes.
Paragraph 1: Identity and Background.
Henny Youngman was an American comedian born on March 16, 1906, in Manhattan, New York, USA. He died on February 24, 1998, at the age of 91. He is recognized for his work in acting, with 42 known credits.
Paragraph 2: Style and Legacy.
Youngman was a comedian known for his mastery of the one-liner. His work is associated with the origins of stand-up comedy, specifically themes involving the henpecked husband and the mother-in-law. He is most famous for his line, "Take my wife—please."
Drafting for length and flow:
Henny Youngman was an American comedian born on March 16, 1906, in Manhattan, New York, USA. He passed away on February 24, 1998, at the age of 91. Within the industry, he is known for his work in acting, which includes 42 known credits.

Youngman was recognized for his mastery of the one-liner. His comedic style is linked to the origins of stand-up comedy, particularly through themes such as the mother-in-law and the henpecked husband. He is most famously associated with the line, "Take my wife—please."
Word Count Check:
Current draft: ~100 words.
Target: 180-260 words.
Problem: The provided sources are very sparse. I cannot invent details to reach the word count. I must stick to the facts. If the facts don't allow for 180 words, I have a conflict between "Use ONLY facts" and "Write a 180-260 word career overview".
Re-evaluating sources:
Name: Henny Youngman
Birth: March 16, 1906, Manhattan, NY
Death: Feb 24, 1998 (91)
Known for: Acting
Credits: 42
Style: One-liner, stand-up comedy origins (mother-in-law/henpecked husband)
Famous line: "Take my wife—please."
Strategy: I will expand the prose by being more descriptive with the existing facts, but I cannot add new facts. I will try to use more formal, archival language to stretch the text without violating the "no invention" rule.
Attempt 2:
Henny Youngman was an

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Career timeline

Let Me In, I Hear Laughter: A Salute to the Friars Club
Abbott & Costello Meet Biography
Eyes Beyond Seeing
Here and NowLaurel and Hardy: A Tribute to the Boys
GoodFellasTiny Toon AdventuresNight of 100 Stars III
FunnyNorman's Corner
Amazon Women on the Moon
Night of 100 Stars II
Steve Martin Live!
Death Wish IINational Lampoon's Movie MadnessThe Comeback Trail
History of the World: Part IMadame in ManhattanDeath Brings Roses
Fridays
The Captain and TennilleSilent MovieWon Ton Ton: The Dog Who Saved Hollywood
The Great Masquerade
Money TalksThe Gore Gore Girls
Friars Club Roast of Don RicklesThe Mad, Mad, Mad Comedians
Rowan & Martin's Laugh-InRowan & Martin's Laugh-In
BatmanThe Unkissed BrideNashville Rebel
The Hollywood Palace
The Tonight Show Starring Johnny CarsonThe Merv Griffin Show
The Mike Douglas ShowThe Mike Douglas Show
Kraft Music Hall
Tonight Starring Jack Paar
The Steve Allen ShowYou Can't Run Away from It
The Ed Sullivan Show
A Wave, a WAC and a Marine

Full Filmography

44 titles

Frequently Asked Questions

What movies or TV shows is Henny Youngman best known for?

Henny Youngman is widely recognized for notable roles and projects including Lady Jane (1986), GoodFellas (1990), Lord of War (2005), Amazon Women on the Moon (1987).

When and where was Henny Youngman born?

Henny Youngman was born on March 16, 1906 in Manhattan, New York, USA. They passed away on February 24, 1998.

How many credits does Henny Youngman have?

Henny Youngman has accumulated over 44 film and television credits across a career spanning from 1944 to 1999.

What is Henny Youngman's background in cinema and television?

Subject: Henny Youngman (Acting). Goal: Write a 90-130 word factual identity profile. Constraints: Use only provided facts. No inventions. No markdown, no asterisks, no headings, no bullet points. Plain text only. Neutral, encyclopedic prose. Sources: [1] TMDB: Henry "Henny" Youngman. Born March 16, 1906. Died February...

Henny Youngman by the numbers

44credits
28films
16TV series
1944–1999active years

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