Shecky Greene
Acting Born Apr 8, 1926 Died Dec 31, 2023 Chicago, Illinois, USA 50 credits
Biography
Shecky Greene works in acting. Born April 8, 1926 in Chicago, Illinois, USA. Died December 31, 2023. Archytele tracks 50 screen credits across canonical film and television databases.
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Frequent co-stars
Career timeline
The Outrageous Sophie Tucker
When Jews Were Funny
Frankie Laine: An American Dreamer
Hollywood Off-RampThe Last ProducerFrank Sinatra Memorial
Le petomane: Fin de siècle fartiste
Beverly Hills Pizza Girls
Mad About You
Northern Exposure
Friend to Friend: Armenian Earthquake Relief
Roseanne
The Fartiste
SplashLovelines
The A-TeamJust Men!George Burns Celebrates 80 Years in Show Business
The Fall GuyHistory of the World: Part IMidnight Lace
Trapper John, M.D.
The Love Boat
Laverne & ShirleyWon Ton Ton: The Dog Who Saved Hollywood
Dinah!The 1974 Annual Las Vegas Entertainment Awards
Great PerformancesThe Love Machine
Love, American StyleLove, American StyleThe Glen Campbell Goodtime HourPlayboy After Dark
How's Your Mother-in-Law?
The Carol Burnett ShowTony Rome
The Hollywood Palace
Bob Hope Presents the Chrysler Theatre
The Tonight Show Starring Johnny CarsonThe Tonight Show Starring Johnny CarsonThe Merv Griffin ShowCombat!
The Mike Douglas ShowThe Mike Douglas Show
Kraft Music Hall
Tonight Starring Jack PaarWhirlybirds
The Bob Hope ShowThe Bob Hope Show
The Ed Sullivan Show
Full Filmography
50 titles- The Outrageous Sophie Tucker (2014) as Self
- When Jews Were Funny (2013)
- Frankie Laine: An American Dreamer (2006) as Self
- Hollywood Off-Ramp (2000)
- The Last Producer (2000) as Poker Player
- Frank Sinatra Memorial (2000) as Self
- Le petomane: Fin de siècle fartiste (1998)
- Beverly Hills Pizza Girls (1995) as Max
- Mad About You (1992) as Uncle Marty
- Northern Exposure (1990) as Self
- Friend to Friend: Armenian Earthquake Relief (1989) as Self
- Roseanne (1988)
- The Fartiste (1987)
- Splash (1984) as Mr. Buyrite
- Lovelines (1984) as Master of Ceremonies
- The A-Team (1983) as Shecky Greene
- Just Men! (1983)
- George Burns Celebrates 80 Years in Show Business (1983) as Self
- The Fall Guy (1981)
- History of the World: Part I (1981) as Marcus Vindictus
- Midnight Lace (1981) as Lieutenant Sam Ackerman
- Trapper John, M.D. (1979)
- The Love Boat (1977) as Paul Baynes
- Laverne & Shirley (1976)
- Won Ton Ton: The Dog Who Saved Hollywood (1976) as Tourist
- Dinah! (1974) as Self
- The 1974 Annual Las Vegas Entertainment Awards (1974) as Self - Presenter
- Great Performances (1971) as Self
- The Love Machine (1971) as Christie Lane
- Love, American Style (1969) as Dr. Sigmund
- Love, American Style (1969) as Eugene
- The Glen Campbell Goodtime Hour (1969) as Self
- Playboy After Dark (1969)
- How's Your Mother-in-Law? (1968)
- The Carol Burnett Show (1967) as Self - Guest / Various Characters
- Tony Rome (1967) as Catleg
- The Hollywood Palace (1964) as Self
- Bob Hope Presents the Chrysler Theatre (1963)
- The Tonight Show Starring Johnny Carson (1962) as Self - Guest Host
- The Tonight Show Starring Johnny Carson (1962) as Self
- The Merv Griffin Show (1962) as Self
- Combat! (1962) as Braddock
- The Mike Douglas Show (1961) as Self - Co-Host
- The Mike Douglas Show (1961) as Self
- Kraft Music Hall (1958)
- Tonight Starring Jack Paar (1957) as Self
- Whirlybirds (1957)
- The Bob Hope Show (1950) as Self
- The Bob Hope Show (1950) as Self - Cameo
- The Ed Sullivan Show (1948) as Self
Frequently Asked Questions
What movies or TV shows is Shecky Greene best known for?
Shecky Greene is widely recognized for notable roles and projects including Reservoir Dogs (1992), Northern Exposure (1990), Roseanne (1988), Splash (1984).
When and where was Shecky Greene born?
Shecky Greene was born on April 8, 1926 in Chicago, Illinois, USA. They passed away on December 31, 2023.
How many credits does Shecky Greene have?
Shecky Greene has accumulated over 50 film and television credits across a career spanning from 1948 to 2014.
What is Shecky Greene's background in cinema and television?
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...
Shecky Greene by the numbers
50credits
18films
32TV series
1948–2014active years
Age in their best-rated roles
- Northern Exposure (1990) as Self — aged about 64
- Combat! (1962) as Braddock — aged about 36
- The Carol Burnett Show (1967) as Self - Guest / Various Characters — aged about 41
- The Fall Guy (1981) — aged about 55
- The A-Team (1983) as Shecky Greene — aged about 57
- The Tonight Show Starring Johnny Carson (1962) as Self - Guest Host — aged about 36
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