Benny Rubin

Biography

Benny Rubin was a versatile American comedian and film actor born Benjamin Rubin in Boston on February 2, 1899. With over 200 appearances across radio, film, and television, he's best known for his work as a comic foil alongside Jack Benny and as a featured player in six Three Stooges comedies of the 1950s. His ethnic characters and dialect talents made him a sought-after performer, with notable roles including Professor Kropotkin on My Friend Irma.