Comedian. He was a major star of the vaudeville and burlesque circuit, and had numerous successful shows on Broadway. He also starred in a revival of "Kiss Me Kate" in the early 1950's. As vaudeville started to die out as a popular form of entertainment, he moved to Las Vegas and headlined at many of the top casinos. He is remembered for his hilarious performance in the campy, long-running "Bela Lugosi Review" at the Silver Slipper. He also played the role of the manager of the Riviera Hotel in the original 1960 version of "Ocean's Eleven."
Comedian. He was a major star of the vaudeville and burlesque circuit, and had numerous successful shows on Broadway. He also starred in a revival of "Kiss Me Kate" in the early 1950's. As vaudeville started to die out as a popular form of entertainment, he moved to Las Vegas and headlined at many of the top casinos. He is remembered for his hilarious performance in the campy, long-running "Bela Lugosi Review" at the Silver Slipper. He also played the role of the manager of the Riviera Hotel in the original 1960 version of "Ocean's Eleven."
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