Ben Lessy

Ben Lessy
Ben Lessy
Born	April 29, 1902; New York City, New York, U.S.
Died	October 30, 1992 (aged 90); Beverly Hills, California, U.S.
Resting place	Glen Haven Memorial Park in Sylmar, California, U.S.
Occupation	Actor; Comedian
Years active	1933–1981

Ben Lessy (April 29, 1902 – October 30, 1992) was an American nightclub comedian and television and film actor.

Early life

In Second Chorus (1940)

Lessy was known for a nightclub act done with Patti Moore, the long-time wife of his best friend and agent, Sammy Lewis. They were regulars at Los Angeles nightclubs Slapsy Maxie's and Billy Gray's Band Box. Lessy appeared in over 50 films and television episodes between 1938 and 1981. His first film role was in the two reel Cafe Rendezvous (1938) and his career ended with the Billy Wilder film Buddy Buddy (1981). Lessy's film credits include Music for Millions (1944), Dark Delusion (1947) (the last entry in the Metro-Goldwyn-Mayer Dr. Kildare series),The Pirate (1948) (Lessy's 9th, and final film during his seven years at MGM),The Jackie Robinson Story (1950), Just for You (1952), Gypsy (1962), It's a Mad, Mad, Mad, Mad World (1963), Pajama Party (1964), That Darn Cat! (1965), and The Love Machine (1971). His television credits include Make Room for Daddy (1953–59: 19 episodes), The Jack Benny Program (1959–64: 3 episodes), That Girl (1966), Petticoat Junction (1967), The New Andy Griffith Show (1971), and McMillan & Wife (1976).

Lessy died on October 30, 1992, aged 90 from natural causes.

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