★ 7.9 
Acting
Stubby Kaye
Stubby Kaye is best known for Doctor Who, The Alfred Hitchcock Hour, Laverne & Shirley and The Monkees. Stubby Kaye was born on November 11, 1918. Stubby Kaye died on December 14, 1997 at the age of 79.
- Born
- November 11, 1918
- Place of birth
- Morningside Heights, Manhattan, New York, USA
- Died
- December 14, 1997 (79 years old)
Biography
Bernard Shalom Kotzin (November 11, 1918 – December 14, 1997), known professionally as Stubby Kaye, was an American actor, comedian, vaudevillian, and singer, known for his appearances on Broadway and in film musicals.
Kaye originated the roles of Nicely-Nicely Johnson in Guys and Dolls and Marryin' Sam in Li'l Abner, introducing two show-stopping numbers of the era: "Sit Down, You're Rockin' the Boat" and "Jubilation T. Cornpone". He reprised these roles in the movie versions of the shows. His other well-known roles include Herman in Bob Fosse's Sweet Charity, Sam the Shade in Cat Ballou, and Marvin Acme in Who Framed Roger Rabbit.
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Kaye originated the roles of Nicely-Nicely Johnson in Guys and Dolls and Marryin' Sam in Li'l Abner, introducing two show-stopping numbers of the era: "Sit Down, You're Rockin' the Boat" and "Jubilation T. Cornpone". He reprised these roles in the movie versions of the shows. His other well-known roles include Herman in Bob Fosse's Sweet Charity, Sam the Shade in Cat Ballou, and Marvin Acme in Who Framed Roger Rabbit.
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Known for
Filmography
- 1984Ellis IslandAbe Shulman
- 1982American PlayhouseNat Danziger
- 1978Flying High
- 1976Laverne & Shirley
- 1969Love, American StyleHarry
- 1968Adam-12Bernie Goodman
- 1966The MonkeesWolfgang
- 1963Burke's LawJoey Carson
- 1963Doctor WhoWeismuller
- 1962Ensign O'TooleTubby Mason
- 1962The Alfred Hitchcock HourGeorge Cassidy
- 1959Love and MarriageStubby Wilson
- 1959StartimeJoe
- 1957DuPont Show of the MonthSelf
- 1957Tonight Starring Jack PaarSelf
- 1956The Dinah Shore Chevy ShowSelf
- 1955The MillionaireUncle George
- 1955The Julius Larosa Show
- 1954Summer Playhouse
- 1954The Jimmy Durante ShowSelf
- 1950What's My Line?Self
Frequently asked questions
What movies and shows has Stubby Kaye been in?
Stubby Kaye is best known for Doctor Who, The Alfred Hitchcock Hour, Laverne & Shirley and The Monkees.
When was Stubby Kaye born?
Stubby Kaye was born on November 11, 1918. (Morningside Heights, Manhattan, New York, USA)
How old is Stubby Kaye?
Stubby Kaye died on December 14, 1997 at the age of 79.
Updated: October 26, 2026 ·