Jackie Kahane, Date of Birth, Date of Death

    

Jackie Kahane

Polish actor

Date of Birth: 29-Sep-1921

Date of Death: 26-Mar-2001

Profession: actor

Nationality: Poland

Zodiac Sign: Libra


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About Jackie Kahane

  • Jackie Kahane was a stand up comedian, actor and writer who was born on 29 September 1921 in Narajow, Poland and raised in Montreal, Quebec.
  • He was most notable for working with Elvis Presley from 1972 until his death in 1977, during which time he was once booed off the stage in Madison Square Garden due to the crowds impatience to see Presley perform.
  • He is also known for featuring in Elvis on Tour (1972), and appearing numerous times on The David Frost Show, The Tonight Show with Johnny Carson, and The Ed Sullivan Show.
  • In 1961, Kahane was selected along with Bill Cosby as one of Time magazine's outstanding comedians.He wrote and delivered the eulogy at Elvis' funeral, and died after a lengthy battle with cancer on 26 March 2001 in Encino, California.

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