Sammy Shore (February 7, 1927 – May 18, 2019)[1] was an American actor, stand-up comedian and co-founder of The Comedy Store.[2]
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| Born | February 7, 1927 Schenectady, New York, U.S. |
| Died | May 18, 2019 (aged 92) Las Vegas, Nevada, U.S. |
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| Children | 4, including Pauly Shore |
Early life
editSammy Shore was born in 1927[3] in New York City at the start of the Great Depression in the United States. He grew up in a traditional household to Jewish parents.[4]
Career
editShore began his career doing stand-up comedy with Shecky Greene in the Catskill Mountains.[5] He was chosen, in 1969, to open for Elvis Presley’s comeback performance at the International Hotel, Las Vegas. He then opened for Elvis’ road shows until 1972.[6] Shore continued to perform comedy, opening for Tony Orlando, Tony Bennett, Barbra Streisand, Sammy Davis Jr. and others.[7] Shore served in the U.S. Navy during World War II.[8][9]
On April 7, 1972, he founded the Comedy Store with his writing partner Rudy De Luca.[5] In 1974, his ex-wife, Mitzi, became the owner of the club.[10] The club launched the careers of many comedians including Rodney Dangerfield, David Letterman, Eddie Murphy, Robin Williams, Jim Carrey, and Joe Rogan, also including his own son, Pauly.[11]
Shore appeared in many films including The Bellboy with Jerry Lewis and both Life Stinks and History of the World Part 1 from Mel Brooks.[12] He appeared on The Ed Sullivan Show and was on Sanford and Son.[13]
Shore was voted Best Comedy Act in Atlantic City, New Jersey, and the Los Angeles Board of Supervisors named a day after him on July 24, 1990. He appeared at Harrah's Casinos and hotels more than any other entertainer.[14]
Personal life
editShore was married to Mitzi for 24 years, and was the father of four, including actor and comedian Pauly Shore.[5][15] Shore married Suzanne Dennie in 1990. She was Miss Alabama in 1970.[16] They remained together until his death in Las Vegas, Nevada of natural causes at the age of 92.[17]
References
edit- ^ "In Memory of Sammy Shore 1927 - 2019". kraftsussman.com. Archived from the original on 2019-05-21. Retrieved May 21, 2019.
- ^ "Comedian Sammy Shore, father of Pauly and co-founder of the Comedy Store, dies at 92". USA TODAY. Retrieved 2019-05-20.
- ^ "In Memory of Sammy Shore 1927 - 2019". kraftsussman.com. Archived from the original on 2019-05-21. Retrieved May 21, 2019.
- ^ "LET'S NEVER FORGET; SAMMY SHORE". standupworld.com.
- ^ a b c "Sammy Shore, co-founder of The Comedy Store, dies at 92". NBC News. Retrieved 2019-05-20.
- ^ Nyren, Erin (2019-05-18). "Sammy Shore, Co-Founder of The Comedy Store, Dies at 92". Variety. Retrieved 2019-05-20.
- ^ "Legendary Comic Sammy Shore, Co-Founder Of The Comedy Store, Dies At 92". NPR.org. Retrieved 2019-05-20.
- ^ SAMMY SHORE Obituary Legacy. Retrieved June 16, 2023.
- ^ Obituary of Sammy Shore Kraftsussman.com. Retrieved June 16, 2023.
- ^ "Sammy Shore, Comedy Store Co-Founder and Stand-Up Comedian, Dies at 92". The Hollywood Reporter. Retrieved 2019-05-20.
- ^ "Sammy Shore, Comedian and Comedy Store Co-Founder, Dead at 92". www.msn.com. Retrieved 2019-05-20.
- ^ "Actor-comedian Sammy Shore, father of Pauly, dies at 92". www.citynews1130.com. Retrieved 2019-05-20.
- ^ "Actor-comedian Sammy Shore, father of Pauly, dies at 92". The Seattle Times. 2019-05-18. Retrieved 2019-05-20.
- ^ Verhoeven, Beatrice (2019-05-18). "Sammy Shore, Stand-Up Comic and Comedy Store Co-Founder, Dies at 92". TheWrap. Retrieved 2019-05-20.
- ^ "Actor-comedian Sammy Shore, father of Pauly, dead at 92". Associated Press. 2019-05-19. Retrieved 2019-05-20.
- ^ John Katsilometes. "Sammy Shore, Elvis' opening act in Las Vegas, dies at 92". Las Vegas Review Journal.
- ^ Matt Rehbein. "Comedian Sammy Shore, father of Pauly, dies at 92". CNN. Retrieved 2019-05-20.