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Jackie Kahane

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Jackie Kahane was a stand up comedian, actor and writer who was born on 29 September 1921 in Narajow, Poland and raised in Montreal, Quebec. He was most notable for working with Elvis Presley from 1972 until his death in 1977,[1] during which time he was once booed off the stage in Madison Square Garden due to the crowds impatience to see Presley perform.[2] He is also known for featuring in Elvis on Tour (1972), and appearing numerous times on The David Frost Show, The Tonight Show with Johnny Carson, and The Ed Sullivan Show.[3] In 1961, Kahane was selected along with Bill Cosby as one of Time magazine's outstanding comedians.[2]

He wrote and delivered the eulogy at Elvis' funeral, and died after a lengthy battle with cancer on 26 March 2001 in Encino, California.[2]

References

  1. ^ "Jackie Kahane". Internet Movie Database. Retrieved 27 June 2017.
  2. ^ a b c OLIVER, MYRNA (28 March 2001). "Jackie Kahane; Comedian Opened for Elvis Presley". Los Angeles Times. ISSN 0458-3035. Retrieved 27 June 2017.
  3. ^ Staff, Variety (3 April 2001). "Jackie Kahane". Variety. Retrieved 27 June 2017.


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