Bill Dana
Actor and writer with 'José Jiménez'
Born
October 5th, 1924
100 years ago
Died
2017
8 years ago — 93 years old
Category
Performers & Entertainers
Country
United States
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An American actor, producer, and screenwriter, prominent in the entertainment industry during the mid-20th century. Gained recognition for creating and portraying the character José Jiménez, an endearing Latino stereotype, on television and stage. Contributed writing to various comedy shows and acted in television specials. Achieved success as a writer and producer in the comedy genre, shaping the landscape of television comedy during his career.
Created and starred in 'The Bill Dana Show'
Wrote for major TV programs including 'The Danny Thomas Show'
Portrayed José Jiménez in various performances
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