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Myron Cohen

1902-1986 PO
Spoken Word
A.k.a. Myron Aaron Cohen

Myron Cohen was an American "Borscht Belt" comedian and raconteur. Born: July 1, 1902 Died: March 10, 1986 He was born in what was then called, Grodno, Poland, at the time a part of the Russian Empire. Today is known as Hrodna, Belarus. Cohen began as a salesman in the New York City garment industry. When calling on customers, before showing his samples, he would tell a joke to put everyone at ease and establish a friendly mood. Cohen’s jokes were often more popular than his garment samples, and his customers urged him to become a professional comedian. He was a nightclub entertainer in the 1950s and 1960s, recording several live record albums and also frequently appearing on TV variety programs such as The Ed Sullivan Show. His last performance was in 1984.