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• The last surviving member of the Las Vegas entertainers known as "The Rat Pack," stand-up comedian Joey Bishop passed away on October 17, 2007 in his home in Newport Beach, California. Along with Bishop, "The Rat Pack" included Frank Sinatra, Dean Martin, Sammy Davis, Jr. and Peter Lawford.

• Fast Facts

  1. Born: February 3, 1918 in Bronx, New York
  2. Birth name: Joseph Abraham GottliebBiography Channel: Joey Bishop
  3. His family moved to Philadelphia, PA when Joey was 3 months old
  4. Spouse: Sylvia Ruzga (died in 1999)NY Times: ‘Rat Pack’ Comic, Dies at 89 (October 19, 2007)
  5. Was a high-school dropoutNY Times: ‘Rat Pack’ Comic, Dies at 89 (October 19, 2007)
  6. Known for his ability to ad-lib and for his dry sense of humor LA Times: comedian was last surviving member of Rat Pack (October 19, 2007)
  7. Frequent guest on The Jack Paar Show LA Times: comedian was last surviving member of Rat Pack (October 19, 2007)
  8. Most frequent guest-host on The Tonight Show with Johnny Carson Biography Channel: Joey Bishop
  9. Regis Philbin co-hosted theThe Joey Bishop Show
  10. Often played straight-man to his cohorts during their nightclub acts
  11. Portrayed by Bobby Slayton in the 1998 television movie, The Rat Pack
  12. Father of actor/director Larry Bishop

• Career Highlights

  • 1960: 'Mushy' O'Connors in [[Ocean’s Eleven]]
  • 1961-1965: Himself in The Joey Bishop Show
  • 1963: Holmes, Used Car Salesman in Johnny Cool
  • 1967: Technical Adviser (Charlie) in A Guide for the Married Man
  • 1967: MC at Telethon in The Valley of the Dolls
  • 1986: Harry Goldman in The Delta Force
  • 1990: Eddie's Father in [[Betsy’s Wedding]]
  • 1996: Mr. Gottlieb in Mad Dog Time, directed by his son, Larry Bishop

• Related Mahalo Pages

  The Rat Pack | Frank Sinatra | Dean Martin | Sammy Davis, Jr. | Peter Lawford | Larry Bishop

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