Acting
Shecky Greene
Born 1926-04-08
Chicago, Illinois, USA
Department: Acting
Biography
Shecky Greene (born Fred Sheldon Greenfield; April 8, 1926) was an American comedian. He is known for his nightclub performances in Las Vegas, Nevada, where he became a headliner in the 1950s and '60s. He has appeared in several films, including Tony Rome; History of the World, Part I; and Splash. In television, he has guest-starred on such television shows as Love, American Style and Combat!, and later Laverne & Shirley and Mad About You.
Known For
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The Tonight Show Starring Johnny Carson
1962
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The A-Team
1983
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Splash
1984
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History of the World: Part I
1981
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The Love Boat
1977
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The Mike Douglas Show
1961
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The Merv Griffin Show
1962
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Mad About You
1992
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Great Performances
1971
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Northern Exposure
1990
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Filmography & Credits
Complete career catalog (50 titles)
| Poster | Title | Character / Role | Type | Year |
|---|---|---|---|---|
 | The Outrageous Sophie Tucker | Self | Movie | 2014 |
 | When Jews Were Funny | Self / Appearance | Movie | 2013 |
 | Frankie Laine: An American Dreamer | Self | Movie | 2006 |
 | The Last Producer | Poker Player | Movie | 2000 |
| Hollywood Off-Ramp | Self / Appearance | TV Series | 2000 | |
 | Frank Sinatra Memorial | Self | Movie | 2000 |
| Le petomane: Fin de siècle fartiste | Self / Appearance | Movie | 1998 | |
 | Beverly Hills Pizza Girls | Max | Movie | 1995 |
 | Mad About You | Uncle Marty | TV Series | 1992 |
 | Northern Exposure | Self | TV Series | 1990 |
 | Friend to Friend: Armenian Earthquake Relief | Self | Movie | 1989 |
 | Roseanne | Self / Appearance | TV Series | 1988 |
 | The Fartiste | Self / Appearance | Movie | 1987 |
 | Lovelines | Master of Ceremonies | Movie | 1984 |
 | Splash | Mr. Buyrite | Movie | 1984 |
 | George Burns Celebrates 80 Years in Show Business | Self | Movie | 1983 |
 | The A-Team | Shecky Greene | TV Series | 1983 |
| Just Men! | Self / Appearance | TV Series | 1983 | |
 | The Fall Guy | Self / Appearance | TV Series | 1981 |
 | History of the World: Part I | Marcus Vindictus | Movie | 1981 |
 | Midnight Lace | Lieutenant Sam Ackerman | Movie | 1981 |
 | Trapper John, M.D. | Self / Appearance | TV Series | 1979 |
 | The Love Boat | Paul Baynes | TV Series | 1977 |
 | Won Ton Ton: The Dog Who Saved Hollywood | Tourist | Movie | 1976 |
 | Laverne & Shirley | Self / Appearance | TV Series | 1976 |
 | The 1974 Annual Las Vegas Entertainment Awards | Self - Presenter | Movie | 1974 |
 | Dinah! | Self | TV Series | 1974 |
 | The Love Machine | Christie Lane | Movie | 1971 |
 | Great Performances | Self | TV Series | 1971 |
 | Love, American Style | Dr. Sigmund | TV Series | 1969 |
| Love, American Style | Eugene | TV Series | 1969 |
 | The Glen Campbell Goodtime Hour | Self | TV Series | 1969 |
 | Playboy After Dark | Self / Appearance | TV Series | 1969 |
| How's Your Mother-in-Law? | Self / Appearance | TV Series | 1968 | |
 | Tony Rome | Catleg | Movie | 1967 |
 | The Carol Burnett Show | Self - Guest / Various Characters | TV Series | 1967 |
 | The Hollywood Palace | Self | TV Series | 1964 |
| Bob Hope Presents the Chrysler Theatre | Self / Appearance | TV Series | 1963 | |
 | Combat! | Braddock | TV Series | 1962 |
 | The Tonight Show Starring Johnny Carson | Self - Guest Host | TV Series | 1962 |
| The Tonight Show Starring Johnny Carson | Self | TV Series | 1962 |
 | The Merv Griffin Show | Self | TV Series | 1962 |
 | The Mike Douglas Show | Self - Co-Host | TV Series | 1961 |
| The Mike Douglas Show | Self | TV Series | 1961 |
 | Kraft Music Hall | Self / Appearance | TV Series | 1958 |
 | Tonight Starring Jack Paar | Self | TV Series | 1957 |
 | Whirlybirds | Self / Appearance | TV Series | 1957 |
 | The Bob Hope Show | Self | TV Series | 1950 |
| The Bob Hope Show | Self - Cameo | TV Series | 1950 |
 | The Ed Sullivan Show | Self | TV Series | 1948 |