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Jerry Lester was born on 16 February, 1910 in Chicago, IL, is an American comedian. Discover Jerry Lester's Biography, Age, Height, Physical Stats, Dating/Affairs, Family and career updates. Learn How rich is He in this year and how He spends money? Also learn how He earned most of Jerry Lester networth?
Popular As |
Lester J. Goldberg |
Occupation |
actor,soundtrack |
Age |
85 years old |
Zodiac Sign |
Aquarius |
Born |
16 February, 1910 |
Birthday |
16 February |
Birthplace |
Chicago, Illinois, U.S. |
Date of death |
March 23, 1995 |
Died Place |
Miami, Florida, U.S. |
Nationality |
United States |
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He is a member of famous Actor with the age 85 years old group.
Jerry Lester Height, Weight & Measurements
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Who Is Jerry Lester's Wife?
His wife is Ardelle Unger (m. 1934-1951)
Alice Elgie Wall (m. 1951)
Family |
Parents |
Not Available |
Wife |
Ardelle Unger (m. 1934-1951)
Alice Elgie Wall (m. 1951) |
Sibling |
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Jerry Lester Net Worth
His net worth has been growing significantly in 2022-2023. So, how much is Jerry Lester worth at the age of 85 years old? Jerry Lester’s income source is mostly from being a successful Actor. He is from United States. We have estimated
Jerry Lester's net worth
, money, salary, income, and assets.
Cavalcade of Stars (1949) | $750 /week |
Jerry Lester Social Network
Timeline
On December 31, 1984, he was performing at a New Years Eve show at a Miami hotel. He forgot his lines because of Alzheimers. His wife, Alice, said it was terrible to see him struggle and told him, "Darlin', don't ever get on stage again." That was his last appearance as an entertainer.
He was an actor, known for Hardly Working (1980), Odds and Evens (1978) and Arizona to Broadway (1933). He was married to Alice Elgie Wall and Ardelle Unger.
Started his career as a boy ballet dancer. A torn ligament halted that career and he turned to comedy. In 1974 he claimed that he was in his first race riot when he was eight and quickly learned to use his fists "so I would survive." At 14 he said he became a professional boxer and at 16 made his own living by clerking at the A&P in Jackson Park. BoxRec has no bouts listed under his birth name or stage name. He had a burning desire to be educated and graduated from Senn High School and Northwestern University. During the summer months when school was not in session he played a lot of small towns in the Midwest.
The San Francisco Chronicle in early 1941 wrote that "among the headliners who appeared locally during the Christmas holidays and appearing with the troupe, is Jerry Lester, the one-man riot.".
It was reported in the Wisconsin Jewish Chronicle in 1931 that J.T. Goldberg (James T.), a newspaperman and father of Jerry Lester, visited him for the first time since his son left for vaudeville a year and a half earlier. Walter Winchell reported in his nationally syndicated column in 1958 that the father had been a Hearst editorial writer for 20 years.
Alice Elgie Wall married Jerry Lester in 1951. She was born in Yuma, Tennessee, USA, on November 12, 1918 and died in Miami, Florida, USA, on May 31, 2004. She grew up in St. Louis, Missouri, USA, and in the 1940 U. S. Census her occupation was listed as a waitress.
Ardelle Unger, (February 17, 1914 - October 10, 1960) a dancer, and Jerry Lester were married in 1934. She had appeared in Arizona to Broadway and Dancing Lady in 1933. Following their marriage she was a dancer in 1936 in King of Burlesque. They had three children - Judy T. Lester Stein - January 17,1938, Joan Lester Busler - September 13, 1939, and (Jay D. Lester - December 31, 1941. Walter Winchell's syndicated column announced that Judy T. Lester married Pvt. Philip Stein on December 17, 1958.
Jerry Lester was born on February 16, 1910 in Chicago, Illinois, USA.