Morey Amsterdam

Birth Name:

Moritz Amsterdam

Birth Place:

Chicago, Illinois, United States

Profession

Actor, Soundtrack, Writer, Producer, Music department

Began his career in vaudeville when he was 14 and would eventually work at a speakeasy run by Al Capone
Earned the nickname "The Human Joke Machine" while working as a joke writer on the West Coast
Also worked as a songwriter and would eventually pen tunes for the Andrews Sisters, among others
Gained his first recurring job in entertainment as a comic on "The Al Pearce Radio Show" in the 1930s and would eventually be named the master of ceremonies for "The Night Club of the Air․"
His first foray into television came in 1948 with "Stop Me if You've Heard This One․"
Named partial owner of American International Pictures which would go on to produce several 'beach party' movies throughout the '60s
An accomplished cellist, he would often incorporate his musical skills into his comedy routines

1966Primetime Emmy - Outstanding Performance by an Actor in a Supporting Role in a Comedy:Nominated

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