Monica, Corbett (1930–1998) was an American stand-up comedian and actor whose career flourished during the golden age of nightclub and television comedy. Born Matthew Corbett Monica in New York City, he became known for his clean, observational humor and for opening for some of…
Eddie Murphy (born 1961) is one of the most successful comedians and actors in American entertainment history. Rising to national prominence as a cast member on Saturday Night Live in the early 1980s, Murphy became a major box-office star through films such as 48 Hrs., Trading…
Richard Lewis (1947–2024) was an American stand-up comedian, actor, writer, and television personality whose career helped redefine modern comedy. Known for his darkly comic, self-deprecating style and intensely personal storytelling, Lewis became one of the most recognizable…
Dick Shawn (1923–1987) was an American comedian, actor, singer, and satirist whose innovative style helped reshape American comedy in the decades before modern stand-up. Born Richard Schulefand in Buffalo, New York, Shawn developed a unique performance style that blended…
Rick Overton (born 1954) is an American comedian, actor, writer, and improvisational performer whose career has spanned stand-up comedy, television, film, and voice acting. Known for his quick wit, political satire, and improvisational style, he has appeared in numerous…
Joey Bishop (1918–2007) was an American comedian, actor, television host, and member of the legendary Rat Pack alongside Frank Sinatra, Dean Martin, Sammy Davis Jr., and Peter Lawford. Known for his dry wit and understated delivery, Bishop rose from nightclub comedy to become…
Phil Foster (1913–1985) was an American comedian, actor, writer, and nightclub performer whose career spanned more than four decades. Born Fivel Feldman in Brooklyn, New York, to Russian Jewish immigrants, Foster rose to prominence through stand-up comedy, radio, television…
Buddy Hackett (1924–2003) was one of America's most popular comedians and comic actors, known for his distinctive New York accent, self-deprecating humor, and memorable performances in film, television, and stand-up comedy. During a career that spanned more than fifty years, he…
Founded in 1896, the Englewood Golf Club was one of the oldest and most prestigious golf clubs in the United States. Located near the George Washington Bridge and later adjacent to Route 4, the club gained national recognition in the early twentieth century as a championship…
