Paul Winchell
Born Paul Wilchinsky on December 21, 1922, the son of Sol and Clara Wilchinsky, Paul Winchell grew up to be the most beloved ventriloquist of American children. Ironically, as famous as Paul was, his dummy, Jerry Mahoney, was probably more famous. Not since Edgar Bergen and Charlie McCarthy in the previous two decades had a ventriloquist and his dummy known equal celebrity. Entering the spotlight on the Edward Bowes "Original Amateur Hour" (1948), he began working soon after in a review show in which Major Bowes would showcase the winners of …
Known field
Acting
Total Movie Credited
45
Total TV Shows Credited
55
Gender
Male
Place of birth
New York City, New York, USA
Birthdate
December 21, 1922
Death Date
June 24o 2005
Also known as
Paul Wilchinsky