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Jackie Mason(1928-2021)

  • Actor
  • Writer
  • Producer
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Jackie Mason
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Jackie Mason was born on 9 June 1928 in Sheboygan, Wisconsin, USA. He was an actor and writer, known for The Jerk (1979), Caddyshack II (1988) and History of the World: Part I (1981). He was married to Jyll Rosenfeld. He died on 24 July 2021 in Manhattan, New York City, New York, USA.
BornJune 9, 1928
DiedJuly 24, 2021(93)
BornJune 9, 1928
DiedJuly 24, 2021(93)
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  • Won 2 Primetime Emmys
    • 3 wins & 2 nominations total

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Known for

Steve Martin in The Jerk (1979)
The Jerk
7.1
  • Harry Hartounian
  • 1979
Dan Aykroyd, Chevy Chase, Dyan Cannon, Randy Quaid, Jonathan Silverman, Jessica Lundy, Jackie Mason, Dina Merrill, Robert Stack, and Marsha Warfield in Caddyshack II (1988)
Caddyshack II
3.8
  • Jack Hartounian
  • 1988
History of the World: Part I (1981)
History of the World: Part I
6.8
  • Jew #1 - The Spanish Inquisition
  • 1981
Julie Kavner, Nancy Cartwright, Dan Castellaneta, and Yeardley Smith in The Simpsons (1989)
The Simpsons
8.6
TV Series
  • Actor(voice)

Credits

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Actor

  • Julie Kavner, Nancy Cartwright, Dan Castellaneta, and Yeardley Smith in The Simpsons (1989)
    The Simpsons
    8.6
    TV Series
    • Rabbi Hyman Krustofski
    • Rabbi Hyman Krustofsky
    • Hyman Krustofsky (voice)
    • 1991–2019
  • Jackie Goldberg Private Dick (2011)
    Jackie Goldberg Private Dick
    4.4
    • Jackie Goldberg
    • 2011
  • Just Say No
    Short
    • Jenna
    • 2011
  • The Drinky Crow Show (2007)
    The Drinky Crow Show
    6.5
    TV Series
    • Mort Cooper (voice)
    • 2009
  • What Blows Up Must Come Down! (2008)
    What Blows Up Must Come Down!
    Short
    • Mordechai Mouse
    • 2008
  • Alec Baldwin, Jane Krakowski, Tina Fey, Tracy Morgan, and Jack McBrayer in 30 Rock (2006)
    30 Rock
    8.3
    TV Series
    • Jackie Mason
    • 2007
  • Susanne Blakeslee, Tara Strong, and Daran Norris in The Fairly OddParents (2001)
    The Fairly OddParents
    7.2
    TV Series
    • Harvey Sandman (voice)
    • 2002
  • The Jackie Mason Show
    6.9
    TV Series
    • Host
    • 1992
  • Lynn Redgrave and Jackie Mason in Chicken Soup (1989)
    Chicken Soup
    5.5
    TV Series
    • Jackie Fisher
    • 1989
  • Dan Aykroyd, Chevy Chase, Dyan Cannon, Randy Quaid, Jonathan Silverman, Jessica Lundy, Jackie Mason, Dina Merrill, Robert Stack, and Marsha Warfield in Caddyshack II (1988)
    Caddyshack II
    3.8
    • Jack Hartounian
    • 1988
  • The Perils of P.K. (1986)
    The Perils of P.K.
    3.4
    • 1986
  • Stiffs
    • Jacob Schwartz
    • 1985
  • A Stroke of Genius
    • 1984
  • The Best of Times (1981)
    The Best of Times
    5.0
    TV Movie
    • Mr. O'Reilly
    • 1981
  • History of the World: Part I (1981)
    History of the World: Part I
    6.8
    • Jew #1 - The Spanish Inquisition
    • 1981

Writer

  • Jackie Goldberg Private Dick (2011)
    Jackie Goldberg Private Dick
    4.4
    • Writer
    • 2011
  • One Angry Man (2010)
    One Angry Man
    5.0
    • Writer
    • 2010
  • Jackie Mason: The Ultimate Jew (2008)
    Jackie Mason: The Ultimate Jew
    6.1
    Video
    • written by
    • 2008
  • Jackie Mason at the National Press Club
    Video
    • Writer
    • 1996
  • Jackie Mason at the London Palladium
    TV Special
    • Writer
    • 1996
  • Jackie Mason in Israel (1996)
    Jackie Mason in Israel
    7.5
    Video
    • Writer
    • 1996
  • Jackie Mason on Campus (1992)
    Jackie Mason on Campus
    8.0
    TV Special
    • Writer
    • 1992
  • Jackie Mason: The World According to Me (1988)
    Jackie Mason: The World According to Me
    7.6
    TV Special
    • written by
    • 1988
  • A Stroke of Genius
    • Writer
    • 1984

Producer

  • Stiffs
    • executive producer
    • 1985
  • A Stroke of Genius
    • producer
    • 1984
  • The Stoolie (1972)
    The Stoolie
    5.2
    • executive producer
    • 1972

Videos2

When Comedy Went to School
Trailer 2:14
When Comedy Went to School
Caddyshack 2
Trailer 0:31
Caddyshack 2
Caddyshack 2
Trailer 0:31
Caddyshack 2

Personal details

  • Official sites
    • Official Site
    • YouTube - video blog
  • Height
    • 5′ 5″ (1.65 m)
  • Born
    • June 9, 1928
    • Sheboygan, Wisconsin, USA
  • Died
    • July 24, 2021
    • Manhattan, New York City, New York, USA(undisclosed)
  • Spouse
    • Jyll RosenfeldAugust 14, 1991 - July 24, 2021 (his death)
  • Children
    • Sheba Mason
  • Other works
    (10/02-12/02) Stage: Appeared in the one-man show "Jackie Mason: Prune Danish". Royale Theater, New York City.
  • Publicity listings
    • 1 Interview
    • 4 Articles
    • 1 Pictorial
    • 1 Magazine Cover Photo

Did you know

  • Trivia
    Grew up surrounded by rabbis, which include three of his brothers. He himself was a cantor until age 25 when he too was ordained a rabbi. He left the synagogue after three years however; later quipping, "Someone in the family had to make a living.".
  • Quotes
    I have enough money to last me the rest of my life unless I buy something.

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