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George Gobel (George Leslie Gobel) was born on 20 May, 1919 in Chicago, Illinois, USA, is an actor,soundtrack. Discover George Gobel'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 networth at the age of 72 years old?

Popular As George Leslie Gobel
Occupation actor,soundtrack
Age 72 years old
Zodiac Sign Taurus
Born 20 May 1919
Birthday 20 May
Birthplace Chicago, Illinois, USA
Date of death 24 February, 1991
Died Place Encino, California, USA
Nationality United States

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Who Is George Gobel's Wife?

His wife is Alice Humecki (13 December 1942 - 24 February 1991) ( his death) ( 3 children)

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George Gobel Net Worth

His net worth has been growing significantly in 2023-2024. So, how much is George Gobel worth at the age of 72 years old? George Gobel’s income source is mostly from being a successful Actor. He is from United States. We have estimated George Gobel's net worth, money, salary, income, and assets.

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1919

Squat, easygoing, crew-cut blond George Gobel was born George Leslie Goebel in Chicago, on May 20, 1919. Of Austrian/Scottish descent, his immigrant father, Hermann Goebel, was a butcher and grocer.

1937

Following graduating from Chicago's Theodore Roosevelt High School in 1937, the young man won initial Midwest attention singing (billed as "Little Georgie Gobel") on radio. He also toured with country music bands while billed as "The Littlest Cowboy. "George's career was interrupted by WWII, in which he served with the Army Air Force as a pilot instructor. While serving, he began doing stand-up for his fellow servicemen and later took to the nightclub, hotel and county fair circuit.

1950

George moved into the new TV medium in 1950 as a guest on "The Bill Slater Show," and continued on the talk/musical variety circuit appearing on the self-titled shows of Garry Moore, Spike Jones, and Dinah Shore.

1952

His mild-mannered comic delivery, coupled with a cracker-barrel warmness, finally caught fire when the 33-year-old humorist hit the TV waves in 1952. From then on, he focused on comedy rather than singing.

1954

Increasing in popularity, he was given a show on his own The George Gobel Show (1954), winning an Emmy award for his efforts. His alter-ego was this hapless, unassuming, hen-pecked husband who tried to breeze through life the best he could. "Lonesome" George's folksy, non-threatening 'little man' appeal, while working so well on TV, did not extend itself on the large screen, although given a couple of chances.

1956

Two lightweight comedy showcases offered him as put-upon protagonists in The Birds and the Bees (1956) and I Married a Woman (1958) had a lukewarm reception. After the cancellation of his TV series, Gobel lost severe momentum.

1958

From 1958 to 1961, he returned to the clubs and headlined in Las Vegas at the El Rancho Vegas and in Reno at the Mapes Hotel.

1960

"George made a resurgence on the late 1960's talk show circuit, notably trading off with Johnny Carson on his popular night time show.

1961

In 1961, George co-starred with Sam Levene in the Broadway musical "Let It Ride, based on the 1935 original Broadway play "Three Men on a Horse. " It had a fairly short run. He was also spotted on such TV shows as "Wagon Train," "Death Valley Days," "Daniel Boone," "F Troop," "Rowan and Martin's Laugh-In," "The Red Skelton Show," "Love, American Style," "Chico and the Man" and "The Love Boat.

1962

Was a hit as a frequent guest on The Tonight Show Starring Johnny Carson (1962). One night he provided a moment often replayed on "Carson highlights". Bob Hope and Dean Martin were already on and, if not drinking, gave that impression. After George was introduced and talking to Johnny Carson, he had the audience laughing away as he told stories of his WWII service in Oklahoma, noting that he had done a good job as "The Japs never got any further than Tulsa." The audience was also laughing as Dean Martin was shaking his cigarette ashes (unknown to George) in George's drink. At that point George, realizing something was going on, but not sure what, said to Johnny, "Did you ever get the feeling the world was a tuxedo and you were a pair of brown shoes?" Carson broke up, as did Hope and Martin.

1965

George took over Cliff Arquette (Charley Weaver)'s square on The Hollywood Squares (Daytime) (1965) after Cliff suffered a major stroke. Cliff returned after a partial recovery but after Arquette's death, George replaced him.

1974

In 1974, George became a household name again after replacing the late Cliff Arquette (aka "Charley Weaver") as the bottom left square star on the popular game show The Hollywood Squares (Primetime/Nighttime) (1968).

1977

He also appeared as an actor in several TV movies, often cameos, including Benny and Barney: Las Vegas Undercover (1977), A Guide for the Married Woman (1978), Better Late Than Never (1979), The Invisible Woman (1983) and Alice in Wonderland (1985).

1978

He returned to film only twice -- in the comedy satire Rabbit Test (1978) (as the President) and the backwoods comedy Ellie (1984) (as a preacher). George won a role on the short-lived series Harper Valley P. T. A.

1981

(1981) as a tipsy mayor.

1992

Biography in: "Who's Who in Comedy" by Ronald L. Smith, pg. 183-184. New York: Facts on File, 1992. ISBN 0816023387