Jack Benny

Jack Benny (1894-1974) was an American vaudeville, radio, television, and film actor. Born Benjamin Kubelsky in Waukegan, Illinois, Benny first honed his talents as a comedian on the vaudeville stage, then found that his style was uniquely adapted to the new medium of radio, where he became a national celebrity with his Jack Benny Show (1943-1958). His wife, Mary Livingstone, often starred on The Jack Benny Show. Benny took continued the show on television while also making guest appearances on other programs. While his show was on its summer break in 1943, Benny performed in Europe and Africa on a USO Tour. During World War II, the United States Organizations (U.S.O.) provided live entertainment to soldiers.