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Jack Paar: Biography, Facts and Career

Who is Jack Paar? An evergreen, sourced profile: biography, key facts and career.

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Jack Harold Paar (May 1, 1918 – January 27, 2004) was an American talk show host, writer, radio and television comedian, and film actor. He was the second host of The Tonight Show from 1957 to 1962. Time magazine's obituary of Paar reported wryly, "His fans would remember him as the fellow who split talk show history into two eras: Before Paar and Below Paar."

Quick facts about Jack Paar

  • Full name: Jack Paar
  • Born: 1918-05-01
  • Nationality: United States
  • Known as: Comedian
  • Wikidata ID: Q1587581

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Who is Jack Paar?

Jack Harold Paar (May 1, 1918 – January 27, 2004) was an American talk show host, writer, radio and television comedian, and film actor.

What nationality is Jack Paar?

Jack Paar is United States.

When was Jack Paar born?

Jack Paar was born on 1918-05-01.

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