Description: Bernie Allen as Gordon Munro Actor Advertising Photograph Flyer Alan Brooks Studio Bernie Allen as Gordon Munro Original Advertising Photograph Bernie Allen was born on February 27, 1916 in New York City, New York, USA as Bernard Kleinberg. He was an actor, known for Raging Bull (1980), International Smorgas-Broad(1965) and Bad Meat (2004). He was married to Norma. He died on January 16, 2004 in Las Vegas, Nevada, USA. Spouse (1) Norma (1941 - 29 August 2003) ( her death) He was wounded in the legs by shrapnel in France during WWII, supposedly minutes after first going into battle. Chunky, bug-eyed veteran nightclub comic who counted among his comic pairings Redd Foxx and 'Steve Rossi (I)" of "Marty Allen & St4eve Rossi" fame. Known for his racy material, Bernie was with Rossi from 1972-1977) calling themselves "The Real Allen & Rossi," then went solo. Got his big break from prizefighter Rocky Graziano who promoted him and gave him his stage name, later introducing him to comedienne Martha Raye. He worked with Raye for over 10 years. A former diner owner ("Bernie's Luncheonette" in the Bronx) before his comic career started up, he lost the restaurant in part due to a gambling addiction. He became notorious for showing up at events to which he was not invited and barging in, often as his shell-shocked German general character. He once crashed Martin & Lewis's Muscular Dystrophy Telethon. Allen's German character got him a brief film role in the film The Producers (1967) in which he played the auditioning Hitler who tried to sing "The Little Wooden Boy." He had occasional roles in a number of movies and TV shows, usually playing either a mobster or a Vegas comedian. He played the latter in a quick scene in Raging Bull (1980). This original advertisement has six pages 8 1/2" X 11" This is the actual advertising photographic Flyer.......Alan Brooks Studio produced this....Heavy glossy paper...... If you have any questions or other information, please let me know. Check out my other items! Be sure to add me to your favorites list! Powered by eBay Turbo ListerThe free listing tool. List your items fast and easy and manage your active items.
Price: 75 USD
Location: Machesney Park, Illinois
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