Dick Shawn
American actor and comedian
Born
December 1st, 1923
101 years ago
Died
April 17th, 1987
38 years ago — 63 years old
Category
Performers & Entertainers
Country
United States
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performed in 'It's a Mad, Mad, Mad, Mad World'
starred in the original production of 'The Producers'
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