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Top GenresDrama, Romance, Adventure, War, Comedy, Film Adaptation
Top TopicsBook-Based, Romance (Drama), World War II
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George Kirby Overview:

Actor, George Kirby, was born on Jun 8, 1923 in Chicago, IL. Kirby died at the age of 72 on Sep 30, 1995 in Las Vegas, NV .

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George Kirby Facts
Unfortunately he fell on hard times and was arrested by federal authorities during a cocaine bust, for which he received a lengthy prison sentence.
Pleasant African-American comic and song-and-dance man, one of the earlier black performers who found crossover success in the 50s with his light, non-confrontive standup style. Was a favorite on "The Ed Sullivan Show."
Became to first African-American comedian to open for the Copacabana in New York in 1960. He opened for Bobby Darin, who in fact gotten Kirby to be his opening act.
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