Stubby Kaye
Acting

Stubby Kaye

1918-1997

Known for Who Framed Roger Rabbit, Guys and Dolls, Cat Ballou.

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Born11/11/1918
Died12/14/1997
AgeDied at 79
BirthplaceMorningside Heights, Manhattan, New York, USA
DepartmentActing
Also known asBernard Shalom Kotzin

Biography

Bernard Shalom Kotzin (November 11, 1918 – December 14, 1997), known professionally as Stubby Kaye, was an American actor, comedian, vaudevillian, and singer, known for his appearances on Broadway and in film musicals. Kaye originated the roles of Nicely-Nicely Johnson in Guys and Dolls and Marryin' Sam in Li'l Abner, introducing two show-stopping numbers of the era: "Sit Down, You're Rockin' the Boat" and "Jubilation T. Cornpone". He reprised these roles in the movie versions of the shows. His other well-known roles include Herman in Bob Fosse's Sweet Charity, Sam the Shade in Cat Ballou, and Marvin Acme in Who Framed Roger Rabbit.

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