Bill Dana
American comedian, actor, and screenwriter (1924–2017)
Bill Dana (October 5, 1924 – June 15, 2017) was an American comedian, actor and screenwriter. He often appeared on television shows such as The Ed Sullivan Show. He was known for appearing as a heavily accented Bolivian character named José Jiménez. Dana often portrayed the Jiménez character as an astronaut.
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Born | William Szathmary[1] October 5, 1924 |
Died | June 15, 2017 Nashville, Tennessee, U.S. | (aged 92)
Alma mater | Emerson College (1950) |
Occupation(s) | Actor, comedian, screenwriter |
Years active | 1956–1994 |
Spouse | Evelyn Shular Dana (1981-2017)[2] |
Dana died at his home in Nashville, Tennessee on June 15, 2017 at the age of 92.[3]
References
change- ↑ 1.0 1.1 Matz, Jenni. "Biography of Bill Dana". Emerson College. Retrieved 13 April 2012.
- ↑ "Biography of Bill Dana". Emerson College.
- ↑ Mike Barnes (June 19, 2017). "Comedian Bill Dana, Who Played the Character Jose Jimenez, Dies at 92". The Hollywood Reporter. Retrieved June 19, 2017.