Joey Bishop
Joey Bishop | |
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Bishop in 1967 | |
| Born | Joseph Abraham Gottlieb February 3, 1918 The Bronx, New York, U.S. |
| Died | October 17, 2007 (aged 89) |
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| Years active | 1948–1996 |
| Spouse |
Sylvia Ruzga
(m. 1941; died 1999) |
| Children | Larry Bishop |
Joseph Abraham Gottlieb (February 3, 1918 – October 17, 2007), known professionally as Joey Bishop, was an American entertainer who appeared on television as early as 1948 and eventually starred in his own weekly comedy series playing a talk/variety show host, then later hosted a late-night talk show with Regis Philbin as his young sidekick on ABC. He also was a member of the "Rat Pack" with Frank Sinatra, Dean Martin, Sammy Davis Jr. and Peter Lawford. He is listed as the 96th entry on Comedy Central's list of 100 greatest comedians.