Sammy Shore
Publicity Photo Of Sammy Shore
BornFebruary 7, 1927
DiedMay 18, 2019 (aged 92)
Spouses
(m. 1950; div. 1974)
    Suzanne Dennie
    (m. 1990)
    Children4, including Pauly Shore

    Sammy Shore (February 7, 1927 – May 18, 2019)[1] was an American actor, stand-up comedian and co-founder of The Comedy Store.[2]

    Career

    Shore began his career doing stand-up comedy with Shecky Greene in the Catskill Mountains.[3] He was chosen, in 1969, to open for Elvis Presley’s comeback performance at the International Hotel, Las Vegas. He then opened for Elvis’ road shows until 1972.[4] Shore continued to perform comedy, opening for Tony Orlando, Tony Bennett, Barbra Streisand, Sammy Davis Jr. and others.[5] Shore served in the U.S. Navy during World War II.[6][7]

    On April 7, 1972, he founded the Comedy Store with his writing partner Rudy De Luca.[3] In 1974, his ex-wife, Mitzi, became the owner of the club.[8] The club launched the careers of many comedians including Rodney Dangerfield, David Letterman, Eddie Murphy, Robin Williams, Jim Carrey and others including his own son, Pauly.[9]

    Shore appeared in many films including The Bellboy with Jerry Lewis and both Life Stinks and History of the World Part 1 from Mel Brooks.[10] He appeared on The Ed Sullivan Show and was on Sanford and Son.[11]

    Shore was voted Best Comedy Act in Atlantic City, New Jersey, and the Los Angeles Board of Supervisors named a day after him on July 24, 1990. He appeared at Harrah's Casinos and hotels more than any other entertainer.[12]

    Personal life

    Shore was married to Mitzi for 24 years, and was the father of four, including actor and comedian Pauly Shore.[3][13] Shore married Suzanne Dennie in 1990. She was Miss Alabama in 1970.[14] They remained together until his death in Las Vegas, Nevada of natural causes at the age of 92.[15]

    References

    1. "In Memory of Sammy Shore 1927 - 2019". kraftsussman.com. Archived from the original on 2019-05-21. Retrieved May 21, 2019.
    2. "Comedian Sammy Shore, father of Pauly and co-founder of the Comedy Store, dies at 92". USA TODAY. Retrieved 2019-05-20.
    3. 1 2 3 "Sammy Shore, co-founder of The Comedy Store, dies at 92". NBC News. Retrieved 2019-05-20.
    4. Nyren, Erin (2019-05-18). "Sammy Shore, Co-Founder of The Comedy Store, Dies at 92". Variety. Retrieved 2019-05-20.
    5. "Legendary Comic Sammy Shore, Co-Founder Of The Comedy Store, Dies At 92". NPR.org. Retrieved 2019-05-20.
    6. SAMMY SHORE Obituary Legacy. Retrieved June 16, 2023.
    7. Obituary of Sammy Shore Kraftsussman.com. Retrieved June 16, 2023.
    8. "Sammy Shore, Comedy Store Co-Founder and Stand-Up Comedian, Dies at 92". The Hollywood Reporter. Retrieved 2019-05-20.
    9. "Sammy Shore, Comedian and Comedy Store Co-Founder, Dead at 92". www.msn.com. Retrieved 2019-05-20.
    10. "Actor-comedian Sammy Shore, father of Pauly, dies at 92". www.citynews1130.com. Retrieved 2019-05-20.
    11. "Actor-comedian Sammy Shore, father of Pauly, dies at 92". The Seattle Times. 2019-05-18. Retrieved 2019-05-20.
    12. Verhoeven, Beatrice (2019-05-18). "Sammy Shore, Stand-Up Comic and Comedy Store Co-Founder, Dies at 92". TheWrap. Retrieved 2019-05-20.
    13. "Actor-comedian Sammy Shore, father of Pauly, dead at 92". Associated Press. 2019-05-19. Retrieved 2019-05-20.
    14. John Katsilometes. "Sammy Shore, Elvis' opening act in Las Vegas, dies at 92". Las Vegas Review Journal.
    15. Matt Rehbein. "Comedian Sammy Shore, father of Pauly, dies at 92". CNN. Retrieved 2019-05-20.

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