Mal Z. Lawrence (born Manny Miller) (September 2, 1932 – August 30, 2021) [1] was an American comedian and actor.
Life
Lawrence was a successful comedian whose career began at resorts in the Catskills, where he appeared from 1955 through the 2000s. [1] He also appeared regularly in other parts of the country, performing material geared largely toward Jewish audiences. [2] In 1991, he was one of four comedians who appeared in a Broadway show, Catskills on Broadway, at the Lunt-Fontanne Theater and later on tour. [1] He also acted in films, including Rounders in 1998 and Boynton Beach Club in 2005. [1]
Lawrence was married to Patty Heinz from 1980 until his death. [1]
References
- ^ a b c d e Neil Genzlinger, "Mal Z. Lawrence, Noted Catskill Quipster, Dies at 88," The New York Times, Sept. 2, 2021.
- ^ Mark Evanier, "Mal Z. Lawrence, R.I.P." (accessed Oct. 16, 2021).
Mal Z. Lawrence (born Manny Miller) (September 2, 1932 – August 30, 2021) [1] was an American comedian and actor.
Life
Lawrence was a successful comedian whose career began at resorts in the Catskills, where he appeared from 1955 through the 2000s. [1] He also appeared regularly in other parts of the country, performing material geared largely toward Jewish audiences. [2] In 1991, he was one of four comedians who appeared in a Broadway show, Catskills on Broadway, at the Lunt-Fontanne Theater and later on tour. [1] He also acted in films, including Rounders in 1998 and Boynton Beach Club in 2005. [1]
Lawrence was married to Patty Heinz from 1980 until his death. [1]
References
- ^ a b c d e Neil Genzlinger, "Mal Z. Lawrence, Noted Catskill Quipster, Dies at 88," The New York Times, Sept. 2, 2021.
- ^ Mark Evanier, "Mal Z. Lawrence, R.I.P." (accessed Oct. 16, 2021).