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About

Actor and comedian who starred in his own TV show from 1952 to 1955. He won an Academy Award and a Golden Globe Award during his career.

Before Fame

He worked as a bellhop and for a burlesque show.

Trivia

He played in Sayonara and starred on both The Garry Shandling Show and The Larry Sanders Show.

Family Life

He got married to Roxanne Arlen in 1947, then to Helayne McNorton on December 8, 1949, and to Alicia Prats on January 27, 1964.

Associated With

Red Barber was another famous Georgia-born talk show host who even shared his first name and initials.

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