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Sheldon Leonard Berman (February 3, 1925 – September 1, 2017) was an American comedian, actor, writer, teacher, and lecturer. [1] He was awarded three gold records for his comedy albums and he won the first Grammy Award for a spoken comedy recording in 1959. [2]
Sep 1, 2017 · Shelley Berman, whose brittle persona and anxiety-ridden observations helped redefine stand-up comedy in the late 1950s and early ’60s, died early Friday morning at his home in Bell Canyon,...
Sep 1, 2017 · Shelley Berman, the wildly popular “sit-down” comic of the late 1950s and ’60s who, after his career came unhinged following an outburst caught on camera, concentrated on acting and played Larry...
Learn about the life and career of Shelley Berman, a comedian, actor, and poet. Explore his classic albums, book of poetry, Facebook fan group, and more.
Shelley Berman. Actor: You Don't Mess with the Zohan. Shelley Berman began studying acting shortly after he was honorably discharged from the US navy. He enrolled as a drama student at Chicago's Goodman Theater, where he met Sarah Herman, another aspiring thespian. They fell in love and were married in 1947.
Sep 1, 2017 · Berman was a pioneer of wry monologues about everyday life and won a Grammy for his spoken word album. He also appeared on "Curb Your Enthusiasm" and taught comedy at USC.
Sep 1, 2017 · The Grammy-winning comic was known for his sit-down style and his role as Larry David's father on Curb Your Enthusiasm. He also appeared on The Twilight Zone, Friends and other shows and films.
