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Stubby Kaye - Bio, Age, Chinese Zodiac Sign & Timeline
| Born | November 11, 1918 |
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| Died | December 14, 1997 (age 79) |
| Birthplace | New York City, New York, USA |
| Zodiac Sign | Scorpio - (see also Stubby Kaye's horoscope and birth chart) |
| Chinese Zodiac | Horse |
| Generation | Greatest Generation |
| Known For | Portraying Nicely-Nicely Johnson in 'Guys and Dolls' both on Broadway and in the 1955 film adaptation. |
Intro
Stubby Kaye was an American comic actor and singer known for his roles in Broadway musicals and Hollywood films, especially in the mid-20th century.
Early Life & Background
Stubby Kaye, born Bernard Kotzin, grew up in New York City and New Jersey after his father's early death. He got his start in vaudeville before moving into musical theater.
Career Highlights
- Originated the role of Nicely-Nicely Johnson in 'Guys and Dolls' (Broadway, 1950; film, 1955)
- Starred in the musical 'Li'l Abner' (Broadway, 1956; film, 1959)
- Appeared in notable films such as 'Cat Ballou' (1965) and 'Who Framed Roger Rabbit' (1988)
- Television appearances including 'The New Phil Silvers Show' and British TV series 'Stubbylee' and 'The Cool Mikado'
Trivia
- Stubby Kaye's famous performance of 'Sit Down, You're Rockin' the Boat' in 'Guys and Dolls' was highly acclaimed.
- He frequently appeared in comedic roles thanks to his jovial persona and comic timing.
FAQs
People also ask
When was Stubby Kaye born?
Stubby Kaye was born the 11 November 1918.
Where is Stubby Kaye from?
New York City, New York, USA.
On His Birth-Day
About November 11th, 1918, in brief:
- Historical events: World War I officially ended on November 11, 1918, at 11 a.m. with the signing of the armistice. This date is commemorated annually as Armistice Day or Veterans Day in many countries, marking the cessation of hostilities and the beginning of peace negotiations.
- Day of the week: November 11th, 1918 was a Monday
- Zodiac Sign: Scorpio (in western zodiac), Horse (in Chinese zodiac)
- Moon Phase:
- #1 US song: Oh! How I Hate to Get Up in the Morning by Irving Kaufman
- Popular movie: Tarzan of the Apes directed by Scott Sidney
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