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Joe E. Lewis, PRIVATE BUCKAROO


Born
1902-01-12
New York, NY
(Joseph Klewan)
Died
1971-06-04   (69)
New York, NY

A popular Chicago nightclub/speakeasy singer in the 1920s, who refused a contract with Al Capone, and was beat up and had his throat slashed. Joe survived, but his vocal chords were severed; he eventually learned to talk after a couple years, but could never sing again. With the help of friends, he went on to become a popular stage comedian. His story was portrayed by Frank Sinatra in THE JOKER IS WILD (1957).

Acting Credits (1)

Film or Short Title Featuring Role
PRIVATE BUCKAROO (1942) Shemp Howard (Solo) Lancelot Pringle McBiff

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