Mal Z. Lawrence (born Manny Miller) (September 2, 1932 – August 30, 2021)[1] was an American comedian and actor.

Life

Lawrence was a successful comedian whose career began at resorts in the Catskills, where he appeared from 1955 through the 2000s. [2] He also appeared regularly in other parts of the country, performing material geared largely toward Jewish audiences.[3] In 1991, he was one of four comedians who appeared in a Broadway show, Catskills on Broadway, at the Lunt-Fontanne Theater and later on tour.[4] He also acted in films, including Rounders in 1998 and Boynton Beach Club in 2005.[5]

Lawrence was married to Patty Heinz from 1980 until his death.[6]

References

  1. ↑ Neil Genzlinger, "Mal Z. Lawrence, Noted Catskill Quipster, Dies at 88," The New York Times, Sept. 2, 2021.
  2. ↑ Genzlinger.
  3. ↑ Mark Evanier, "Mal Z. Lawrence, R.I.P." (accessed Oct. 16, 2021).
  4. ↑ Genzlinger; Evanier.
  5. ↑ Genzlinger.
  6. ↑ Genzlinger.
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