Born Name:  Jack Chakrin

Born Date:  June 24, 1922

Born Place:  New York City

Died Date:  June 28, 2015

Died Place:  Beverly Hills, California

Occupations:  Actor, comedian, television presenter

Brief Biography:  Jack Carter was a prolific American comedian and actor known for his rapid-fire delivery and mimicry. His career spanned over seven decades, evolving from the Vaudeville-era style of one-liners to modern television and film. He died in June 2015 at the age of 93.

Early Life and Career:
Roots: Raised by Russian Jewish immigrants; his father owned a candy store.
Start: Won the Major Bowes Amateur Hour radio contest as a teen for his impressions.
Military: Served in the Army Air Forces during WWII, entertaining troops.

Television Pioneer:
The Jack Carter Show: Hosted his own variety show on NBC (1950–1951).
Variety Regular: Made over 50 appearances on The Ed Sullivan Show.
Roast Legend: A frequent guest on the Dean Martin Celebrity Roasts.
Game Shows: Known as a witty panelist on Match Game and The $10,000 Pyramid.

Acting and Voice Work:
Broadway: Starred in Mr. Wonderful with Sammy Davis Jr. and replaced Phil Silvers in Top Banana.
Film Roles: Appeared in Viva Las Vegas (1964), Alligator (1980), and Mel Brooks' History of the World, Part I (1981).
Voice Acting: Provided voices for The Ren & Stimpy Show (Wilbur Cobb), King of the Hill, and Family Guy.
Modern TV: Guest-starred in hits like Shameless, iCarly, and Desperate Housewives late into his 80s.