Born August 31, 1924· Brooklyn, New York City, New York, USA
† Died June 30, 2003
30Roles★ 6.9Average rating
Emerging from a Brooklyn Jewish household, Leonard Hacker adopted the stage name Buddy Hackett after early gigs entertaining guests in Catskills resorts and a stint in the Army’s anti-aircraft unit, later honing his act at New York nightclubs such as the Pink Elephant. His Broadway appearance in Lunatics and Lovers caught the eye of producer Max Liebman, leading to television specials that launche…
