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- Birth nameJack Potovsky
- Jackie Gayle was born on March 1, 1926 in Brooklyn, New York City, New York, USA. He was an actor, known for Bulworth (1998), Tin Men (1987) and Broadway Danny Rose (1984). He was married to Tracy Gayle. He died on November 23, 2002 in Miami Beach, Florida, USA.
- SpouseTracy Gayle(? - November 23, 2002) (his death, 1 child)
- Night club comic for over 40 years and a favorite Las Vegas opening act for top stars like Frank Sinatra, Pearl Bailey, Tom Jones, and Tony Bennett.
- Started in the business as a drummer for Sally Marr, the mother of comedian Lenny Bruce. It was Bruce himself who steered Jackie toward the stand-up stage.
- A regular on the Playboy circuit and in Dean Martin's celebrity roasts.
- Son of Rose (Senick) and William Potovsky. His parents were Russian Jewish immigrants.
- Had a one-man show on HBO called "On Location with Jackie Gayle."
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