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Buddy Hackett

Buddy Hackett (born Leonard Hacker; August 31, 1924 – June 30, 2003) was an American comedian and comic actor. Known for his raunchy material, heavy appearance and thick New York City accent, his notable roles include Marcellus Washburn in The Music Man (1962), Benjy Benjamin in It's a Mad, Mad, Mad, Mad World (1963), Tennessee Steinmetz in The Love Bug…

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Allegiance
United States
Born
Leonard Hacker (1924-08-31)August 31, 1924 New York City, New York, U.S.
Branch
United States Army
Children
3, including Sandy Hackett
Died
June 30, 2003(2003-06-30) (aged 78) Malibu, California, U.S.
Occupations
Actor · comedian

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Buddy Hackett

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Buddy Hackett

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related to Career · 13
Buddy Hackett → Broadway, Brooklyn, Catskills, Hackett's, He, It, Las Vegas, Leonard Hacker, Los Angeles, Lovers, Lunatics, Max Liebman, Pink Elephant
related to External links · 9
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Occupations · 2
Buddy Hackett → Actor, comedian
Allegiance · 1
Buddy Hackett → United States
Born · 1
Buddy Hackett → Leonard Hacker (1924-08-31)August 31, 1924 New York City, New York, U.S.
Branch · 1
Buddy Hackett → United States Army
Children · 1
Buddy Hackett → 3, including Sandy Hackett
Died · 1
Buddy Hackett → June 30, 2003(2003-06-30) (aged 78) Malibu, California, U.S.
Service years · 1
Buddy Hackett → 1942–1945
Spouse · 1
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Buddy HackettAllegianceUnited States1.00infobox
Buddy HackettBornLeonard Hacker (1924-08-31)August 31, 1924 New York City, New York, U.S.1.00infobox
Buddy HackettBranchUnited States Army1.00infobox
Buddy HackettChildren3, including Sandy Hackett1.00infobox
Buddy HackettDiedJune 30, 2003(2003-06-30) (aged 78) Malibu, California, U.S.1.00infobox
Buddy HackettOccupationsActor1.00infobox
Buddy HackettOccupationscomedian1.00infobox
Buddy HackettService years1942–19451.00infobox
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Buddy HackettYears active1946–20031.00infobox
Buddy Hackettrelated to CareerHackett's0.60section
Buddy Hackettrelated to CareerPink Elephant0.60section

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