Lou Jacobi
Canadian-American actor and comedian
Born
December 28th, 1913
111 years ago
Died
October 23rd, 2009
16 years ago — 95 years old
Category
Performers & Entertainers
Country
Canada
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A Canadian-American actor and comedian, achieved prominence in the entertainment industry. Gained recognition for performances in the film 'Goodbye, Columbus' and the television series 'The Golden Girls'. Active in theatre as well, appeared in productions such as 'The Merchant of Venice' and 'The Sunshine Boys'. Contributed to the world of voice acting in animated features. Active in show business from the 1940s until the 2000s.
Appeared in 'Goodbye, Columbus'
Voiced characters in cartoons
Performed in 'The Golden Girls'
Acted in 'The Sunshine Boys'
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