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Jackie Gayle

Actor
Born March 1, 1926Died November 23, 2002 (76 years)
Jackie Gayle, born Jack Potovsky, was an American standup comedian and actor. He performed as a comedian for 40 years, appearing in nightclubs and in Las Vegas, including working as the opening act for such performers as Frank Sinatra and Tony Bennett. He also appeared on more than 20 episodes of The Dean Martin Celebrity Roast. His acting credits include Barry Levinson's Tin Men (1987), Woody Allen's Broadway Danny Rose (1984) and Warren Beatty's Bulworth (1998), among others.

Known For

  • Tin Men
  • Tempest
  • Plain Clothes
  • Bert Rigby, You're a Fool
  • The Seven Minutes
  • Mafia on the Bounty

Filmography

1999
Beggars and Choosers (TV Series) · as Phil Gellert
1998
Bulworth · as Macavoy
1993
Good Advice (TV Series) · as Abe Cohen
1992
1990
Super Force (TV Series)
1989
The Wickedest Witch · as Shtick
1989
Bert Rigby, You're a Fool · as I.i. Perlestein
1988
Plain Clothes · as Coach Zeffer
1987
Tin Men · as Sam
1986
L.A. Law (TV Series) · as Sol Rosen
1984
Murder, She Wrote (TV Series) · as Willy Montego
1982
Tempest · as Trinc
1980
1972
Wacky Taxi · as Projectionist
1971
The Seven Minutes · as Norman Quandt
1958
Naked City (TV Series) · as Man On Street

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