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Henny Youngman - Bio, Age, Chinese Zodiac Sign & Timeline
| Born | March 16, 1906 |
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| Birthplace | Liverpool, England, United Kingdom |
| Zodiac Sign | Pisces - (see also Henny Youngman's horoscope and birth chart) |
| Chinese Zodiac | Horse |
| Generation | Greatest Generation |
| Known For | His comedic style featuring quick, witty one-liners and his famous catchphrase, 'Take my wife, please.' |
Intro
Henny Youngman was a British-born American comedian and violinist, widely known for his rapid-fire one-liner jokes and his title as the 'King of the One Liners.'
Early Life & Background
Henny Youngman was born in Liverpool, England, and moved to Brooklyn, New York, with his family as a child. He developed an interest in music and comedy early on, playing the violin and performing in clubs.
Career Highlights
- Rose to fame in the 1930s and 1940s with vaudeville performances and radio appearances.
- Appeared regularly on television shows such as 'The Ed Sullivan Show' and 'The Tonight Show.'
- Published joke books and released comedy albums.
- Performed stand-up comedy until his death, maintaining a career that spanned over seven decades.
Trivia
- Known for performing with his violin as a comedic prop.
- His catchphrase, 'Take my wife, please,' became one of the most famous lines in stand-up comedy.
FAQs
People also ask
When was Henny Youngman born?
Henny Youngman was born the 16 March 1906.
Where is Henny Youngman from?
Liverpool, England, United Kingdom.
On His Birth-Day
About March 16th, 1906, in brief:
- Historical events: Henry "Henny" Youngman, known as the "King of the One-Liners," was born in London, England. He gained fame for his rapid-fire delivery of simple, humorous one-liners, with his most famous being "Take my wife... please."
- Day of the week: March 16th, 1906 was a Friday
- Zodiac Sign: Pisces (in western zodiac), Horse (in Chinese zodiac)
- Moon Phase:
- #1 US song: Daddy's Little Girl by Byron G. Harlan
- Popular movie: The Story of the Kelly Gang directed by Charles Tait
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