Leonard Hacker, a.k.a. “Buddy” Hackett, was a class clown who grew up to become one of Hollywood’s most famous comedians.
In 1946, Hackett was invited to join the Three Stooges comedy team when “Curly” Howard suffered a stroke. Hackett declined, opting instead to perform stand-up in the Catskill Mountains. His career grew with appearances on the Jack Paar and Arthur Godfrey variety TV shows.
As a top act in nightclubs, Hackett spent more than 50 years making audiences laugh. He also appeared in two dozen movies, including “The Music Man,” “It’s a Mad Mad Mad Mad World,” “The Love Bug” and “The Little Mermaid.”
Hackett died over the weekend. Cause of death was not released. He was 78.
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June 30, 2003 by
Thanks Buddy for many many laughs. You helped define my sense of humor and what was funny. Hope to see you some day
I wish you to rest in peace.
how did he die jimmy hacket
too bad buddy hackett died. he was the funniest man on hollywood squares, and quite an actor when he played i think lou costello. very underrated for his level of talent. a jew to be proud of.
A master of delivery. He always sounded like he was ad-libbing.
I have loved Buddy since I can remember. He will always be one of my “comedy gods” and very much missed. I love ya Buddy!
Keep God laughing.
I just read that he loved animals just like I do. He was funny and cute. God love you.
how can we fine out what movies Buddy Hackett played in, also if he play Lou Castello in Abbott & Castellos life story on Prism afew yrs back?