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Jackie Gayle, born Jack Potovsky, was an American standup comedian and actor. He performed as a comedian for 40 years, appearing in nightclubs and in Las Vegas, including working as the opening act for such performers as Frank Sinatra and Tony Bennett. He also appeared on more than 20 episodes of The Dean Martin Celebrity Roast. His acting credits include Barry Levinson's Tin Men (1987), Woody Allen's Broadway Danny Rose (1984) and Warren Beatty's Bulworth (1998), among others.
Birth Name
Jack Potovsky
Born
Monday, 01 March 1926
Died
Saturday, 23 November 2002
Actor Filmography
| Title | Character | Year |
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| We Need to Talk About Cosby | Self | 2022 |
| Stark Raving Mad | Self | 1999 |
| Beggars and Choosers | Phil Gellert | 1999 |
| Lenny Bruce: Swear to Tell the Truth | Self | 1998 |
| Bulworth | Macavoy | 1998 |
| Good Advice | Abe Cohen | 1993 |
| Mr. Saturday Night | Gene | 1992 |
| Joey Takes a Cab | Self | 1991 |
| Bert Rigby, You're a Fool | I.I. Perlestein | 1989 |
| The Boys | Mel | 1988 |
Actor Filmography
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