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Joe Smith

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Joe Smith

Birth
New York, New York County, New York, USA
Death
22 Feb 1981 (aged 97)
Englewood, Bergen County, New Jersey, USA
Burial
Bronx, Bronx County, New York, USA
Plot
Rhododendron Plot, Section 175
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Actor. He appeared in vaudeville, television, films and on radio. In 1898 he joined his friend, Charlie Dale and became the successful comedy team of "Smith and Dale." They created the skits "Hungarian Rhapsody" and "Dr. Kronkheit." In the 1950s they appeared on "The Ed Sullivan Show" on television. In 1971 the 73-year partnership ended when Dale passed away. They were the inspiration for Neil Simon's film "The Sunshine Boys."
Actor. He appeared in vaudeville, television, films and on radio. In 1898 he joined his friend, Charlie Dale and became the successful comedy team of "Smith and Dale." They created the skits "Hungarian Rhapsody" and "Dr. Kronkheit." In the 1950s they appeared on "The Ed Sullivan Show" on television. In 1971 the 73-year partnership ended when Dale passed away. They were the inspiration for Neil Simon's film "The Sunshine Boys."

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  • Maintained by: Find a Grave
  • Added: Oct 12, 2002
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  • Find a Grave, database and images (https://www.findagrave.com/memorial/6847875/joe-smith: accessed ), memorial page for Joe Smith (16 Feb 1884–22 Feb 1981), Find a Grave Memorial ID 6847875, citing Woodlawn Cemetery, Bronx, Bronx County, New York, USA; Maintained by Find a Grave.