Jerry Lester
Jerry Lester (February 16, 1910 – March 23, 1995) was an American comedian, singer and performer on radio, television and the stage, who hosted the first network late night television program as host of Broadway Open House on NBC, a vaudeville-esque combination of comedy and music, whose success demonstrated the potential for late-night television and led to the creation of the Tonight Show.
Jerry Lester (February 16, 1910 – March 23, 1995) was an American comedian, singer and performer on radio, television and the stage, who hosted the first network late night television program as host of Broadway Open House on NBC, a vaudeville-esque combination of comedy and music, whose success demonstrated the potential for late-night television and led to the creation of the Tonight Show.
Known For
Smokey and the Bandit II
as Warehouse Guard
Odds and Evens
as Mike Firpo
Mickey's Gala Premiere
as Maurice Chevalier / Ed Wynne / Jimmy Durante (voice)
Cast Credits
Smokey and the Bandit II
as Warehouse Guard
Hardly Working
as Slats
Odds and Evens
as Mike Firpo
The Godmothers
as Ricky Mastrasso
The Rookie
as Jerry Mann
Sleepytime Gal
as Downbeat
Arizona to Broadway
as Jimmy Dante
Mickey's Gala Premiere
as Maurice Chevalier / Ed Wynne / Jimmy Durante (voice)