Comedian, Actor. Often compared to Don Rickles, he performed as a standup comedian in night clubs, and Las Vegas, before advancing to TV and motion pictures. Born Fred Sheldon Greenfield into a Jewish family, he experienced singing and performing in a drama club during his high school years. Following service with the United States Navy during World War II, he attended Wright Junior College with the intention of becoming a physical education teacher. While working at a summer job outside of Milwaukee, he met and formed a comedy duo with Sammy Shore. This was followed with engagements in New Orleans, Miami and Reno. Beginning in the 1950s, he experienced multiple performances on "The Ed Sullivan Show," "The Hollywood Palace," "The Pat Boone Show" and "The Tonight Show Starring Johnny Carson." Television audiences will remember Greene for playing "Braddock" in the World War II drama "Combat!" in 8 episodes from 1962 to 1963. His film credits include "Tony Rome" in 1967, "Won Ton Ton: The Dog Who Saved Hollywood" in 1976 and "History of the World Part I" in 1981. He died from natural causes.
Comedian, Actor. Often compared to Don Rickles, he performed as a standup comedian in night clubs, and Las Vegas, before advancing to TV and motion pictures. Born Fred Sheldon Greenfield into a Jewish family, he experienced singing and performing in a drama club during his high school years. Following service with the United States Navy during World War II, he attended Wright Junior College with the intention of becoming a physical education teacher. While working at a summer job outside of Milwaukee, he met and formed a comedy duo with Sammy Shore. This was followed with engagements in New Orleans, Miami and Reno. Beginning in the 1950s, he experienced multiple performances on "The Ed Sullivan Show," "The Hollywood Palace," "The Pat Boone Show" and "The Tonight Show Starring Johnny Carson." Television audiences will remember Greene for playing "Braddock" in the World War II drama "Combat!" in 8 episodes from 1962 to 1963. His film credits include "Tony Rome" in 1967, "Won Ton Ton: The Dog Who Saved Hollywood" in 1976 and "History of the World Part I" in 1981. He died from natural causes.
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