Joey Bishop

Joey Bishop
Joey Bishop
	Bishop in 1967
Born	Joseph Abraham Gottlieb ; February 3, 1918 ; New York City , U.S.
Died	October 17, 2007 (aged 89) ; Newport Beach, California , U.S.
Occupations	Actor ; comedian ; talk show host ;
Years active	1948?1996
Spouse(s)	Sylvia Ruzga ; ( m. 1941; died 1999)
Children	Larry Bishop

Joey Bishop (February 3, 1918 ? October 17, 2007) born Joseph Abraham Gottlieb , was an American entertainer. He appeared on television as early as 1948 and eventually starred in his own weekly comedy series playing a talk show host. He then later hosted a late night talk show.

He later became a member of the " Rat Pack " with Frank Sinatra , Peter Lawford , Sammy Davis, Jr. , and Dean Martin . Bishop was born in The Bronx , New York .

Bishop died from heart failure in Newport Beach , California , aged 89.

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