Joey Bishop

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Joey Bishop
Bishop in 1967
Born
Joseph Abraham Gottlieb

(1918-02-03)February 3, 1918
DiedOctober 17, 2007(2007-10-17) (aged 89)
Occupations
  • Actor
  • comedian
  • talk show host
Years active1948–1996
Spouse(s)
Sylvia Ruzga
(m. 1941; died 1999)
ChildrenLarry Bishop

Joey Bishop (February 3, 1918 – October 17, 2007) born Joseph Abraham Gottlieb, was an American entertainer. He appeared on television as early as 1948 and eventually starred in his own weekly comedy series playing a talk show host. He then later hosted a late night talk show.

He later became a member of the "Rat Pack" with Frank Sinatra, Peter Lawford, Sammy Davis, Jr., and Dean Martin. Bishop was born in The Bronx, New York.

Bishop died from heart failure in Newport Beach, California, aged 89.

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