Pearl, Jack

Jack Pearl was born in New York City on October 29, 1894.

His first stage role was in Gus Edwards' SCHOOL DAYS (1912). Jack Pearl appeared in both vaudeville and burlesque. In 1919 he joined the Shubert organization and appeared on Broadway in THE DANCING GIRLS (1923); A NIGHT IN PARIS (1926); PLEASURE BOUND (1929) and INTERNATIONAL REVUE (1930). He also appeared in THE ZIEGFELD FOLLIES of 1931 and PARDON MY ENGLISH (1933).

Mr. Pearl's greatest success was on radio, where his Baron Munchhausen character became a national hit. He had roles in two films, as well, MEET THE BARON (1933) and HOLLYWOOD PARTY (1934). During World War II Jack Pearl toured military bases and performed benefit shows. He died December 25, 1982.

Jack Pearl was born in New York City on October 29, 1894. His first stage role was in Gus Edwards' SCHOOL DAYS (1912). Jack Pearl appeared in both vaudeville and burlesque. In 1919 he joined the Shubert organization and appeared on Broadway in THE DANCING GIRLS (1923); A NIGHT IN PARIS (1926); PLEASURE BOUND (1929) and INTERNATIONAL REVUE (1930). He also appeared in THE ZIEGFELD FOLLIES of 1931 and PARDON MY ENGLISH (1933).

Mr. Pearl's greatest success was on radio, where his Baron Munchhausen character became a national hit. He had roles in two films, as well, MEET THE BARON (1933) and HOLLYWOOD PARTY (1934). During World War II Jack Pearl toured military bases and performed benefit shows. He died in New York City on December 25, 1982.