Jack Benny
(1894-1974)

American comedic entertainer (1894–1974) – Jack Benny was born in Chicago (City and county seat of Cook County, Illinois, United States of America) on February 14th, 1894 and died in Los Angeles (Largest city in California, United States of America) on December 26th, 1974 at the age of 80. Today Jack Benny would be 130 years old.

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Age

how old was Jack Benny when he died?

Jack Benny died in 1974 at the age of 80.

Biographical data

Birthday	February 14th, 1894 (Wednesday)
Place of Birth	Chicago City and county seat of Cook County, Illinois, United States of America
Death Date	December 26th, 1974 (Thursday)
Death place	Los Angeles Largest city in California, United States of America
Birth sign (Zodiac)	Aquarius (The Water-Bearer) ♒
Chinese Zodiac	Horse 馬

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Jack Benny

Birthday

When was Jack Benny born?

Jack Benny was born on February 14th, 1894.

Death

When did Jack Benny die?

Jack Benny died on December 26th, 1974 at the age of 80 in Los Angeles (Largest city in California, United States of America). Today Jack Benny would be 130 years old.