- Born
- Died
- Birth nameAllan Margulies
- Nicknames
- Alan Drake
- Nathan Margolis
- Born Nathan Margolis in Boston Massachusetts, he was comedian best remembered for the role of Rodney Victor on the television comedy series "Sanford and Son." He began his career as a stand-up comic appearing on the "The Ed Sullivan Show" in the 1950s. He soon became a popular figure on "The Jackie Gleason Show," "The Dean Martin Comedy Hour" and "The Tonight Show Starring Johnny Carson." For many years in the 1970's he performed in Las Vegas and opened for acts such as Tom Jones, Englebert Humperdink, Tony Martin, and Vic Damone. As a character actor, he appeared on numerous TV series including "Cheyenne," "The Good Guys," "Get Smart," "The Courtship of Eddie's Father," "He and She" and "Too Close for Comfort." He also played minor rolls in the films Sex Kittens Go to Hollywood (1960) and Norman, Is That You? (1976). He died at age 64 in Los Angeles, California.
- IMDb mini biography by: Yrac Ekard
- SpousesWanda Owens(1964 - March 8, 1986) (his death)Janice Hansen(1946 - September 25, 1959) (her death, 1 child)
- ChildrenCary Allan Drake
- His first wife, Janice Hansen--a former beauty pageant winner--was found shot to death in a car in Jackson Heights, Queens, NY, on 9/26/1959. Found dead with her was a Mafia figure named Little Augie Pisano. The pair were in the front seat and had been shot in the back of the head. Police believed it was a gang hit on Pisano, and Hansen was killed because she was a witness.
- One son Michael with Janice Hansen (Miss New Jersey 1944).
- One son Cary with Wanda Owens (Playboy Bunny 1961).
- Eldest of five boys.
- Parents Morris and Rose Margolis operated a grocery store.
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