Ben Lessy
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| Born | April 29, 1902 New York City, New York, U.S. |
| Died | October 30, 1992 (aged 90) Beverly Hills, California, U.S. |
| Occupation | Actor |
| Years active | 1951–1981 |
Ben Lessy (April 29, 1902 – October 30, 1992) was an American television and film actor. He was born in New York, New York, United States.
Career [edit]
Lessy was known for a nightclub act done with his wife Patti Moore. They were regulars at Los Angeles nightclubs Slapsy Maxie's and Billy Gray's Band Box. Lessy appeared in 32 films and television programs between 1951 and 1981. His first film was the black and white, 20 minute Cafe Rendezvous (1938) and his career ended with the Billy Wilder film Buddy Buddy (1981).
Lessy's film credits include Music for Millions (1944), The Pirate (1948),The Jackie Robinson Story (1950), Gypsy (1962), It's a Mad Mad Mad Mad World (1963), and Pajama Party (1964), and The Love Machine (1971).
His television credits include Make Room for Daddy (1953–59), The Jack Benny Program (1959–64), That Girl (1966), Petticoat Junction (1967), The New Andy Griffith Show (1971), and McMillan & Wife (1976).
External links [edit]
- Ben Lessy at the Internet Movie Database
- Ben Lessy at AllRovi
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