Morey Amsterdam net worth is
$17 Million
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Born in Chicago, Morey Amsterdam started in vaudeville at the age of 14, as a straight man for his piano-playing brother. His father, a concert violinist who worked with the Chicago Opera and the San Francisco Symphony, wanted Morey to pursue a career in classical music but Morey had other plans. By the time he was 16, he was working at a Chicago ...
| Net Worth | $17 Million |
| Date Of Birth | December 14, 1908 |
| Died | 1996-10-27 |
| Place Of Birth | Chicago, Illinois, USA |
| Occupation | Actor/Comedian |
| Profession | Actor, Soundtrack, Writer |
| Spouse | Kay Patrick |
| Nicknames | Morey Amsterdam, Amsterdam, Morey |
| Star Sign | Sagittarius |
| # | Quote |
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| 1 | A cannibal is a person who walks into a restaurant and orders a waiter. |
| 2 | [on how exclusive his Beverly Hills neighborhood was] Even the police have an unlisted number. |
| # | Fact |
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| 1 | He had a son Gregory and a daughter Cathy with his wife Kay. |
| 2 | Appeared with the Roy Radin Vaudeville Review in the 1970s. |
| 3 | Was known for his extensive knowledge of The Bible. |
| 4 | He was awarded a Star on the Hollywood Walk of Fame for Radio at 6850 Hollywood Blvd. |
| 5 | Specialized in "Jokes On Any Subject". He'd ask for subjects from the audience and would instantly deliver a joke. |
| 6 | Was an accomplished cellist; included his cello in his comedy routines. |
| 7 | Biography in: "Who's Who in Comedy" by Ronald L. Smith; pg. 19-20. New York: Facts on File, 1992. ISBN 0816023387 |
Actor
| Title | Year | Status | Character |
|---|
| Caroline in the City | 1996 | TV Series | Vic Stansky |
| Cybill | 1995 | TV Series | Man in Nursing Home |
| Sandman | 1993 | | Car Salesman |
| Herman's Head | 1993 | TV Series | Buddy |
| 1st & Ten: The Championship | 1990 | TV Series | Joe |
| The Young and the Restless | 1990 | TV Series | Morey |
| Side by Side | 1988 | TV Movie | Moe |
| Crazy Like a Fox | 1986 | TV Series | |
| Brothers | 1985 | TV Series | Mr. Bobo |
| Hail to the Chief | 1985 | TV Series | Manny |
| Believe You Can... And You Can! | 1983 | TV Movie | J. Fauntenoy Chiffenrobe |
| Fantasy Island | 1983 | TV Series | |
| The Love Boat | 1978-1982 | TV Series | Floyd Loomis / Moe Price |
| The Littlest Hobo | 1980 | TV Series | Freddie Tewksbury |
| Project U.F.O. | 1979 | TV Series | Ollie Hayes |
| Sooner or Later | 1979 | TV Movie | Eddie Nova - Guitar Teacher |
| Vega$ | 1978 | TV Series | Izzy |
| Alice | 1977 | TV Series | Herman |
| Mixed Nuts | 1977 | TV Short | Moe |
| Rudolph's Shiny New Year | 1976 | TV Movie | One Million (O.M) (voice) |
| Won Ton Ton: The Dog Who Saved Hollywood | 1976 | | Custard Pie Star |
| Love, American Style | 1969-1973 | TV Series | Bodkin (segment "Love and the See-Through Mind") / Mr. Adams (segment "Love and Mother") |
| Honeymoon Suite | 1972 | TV Series | Bellboy |
| Adam-12 | 1971 | TV Series | Jerry Mermaid |
| The Partridge Family | 1970 | TV Series | Ziggy Shnurr |
| The Horse in the Gray Flannel Suit | 1968 | | Charlie Blake |
| That's Life | 1968 | TV Series | |
| Black, Kloke & Dagga | 1967 | TV Short | Dagger (voice) |
| Daktari | 1966 | TV Series | Sammy Spotts |
| The Dick Van Dyke Show | 1961-1966 | TV Series | Buddy Sorrell |
| Don't Worry, We'll Think of a Title | 1966 | | Charlie Yuckapuck |
| The Famous Adventures of Mr. Magoo | 1964 | TV Series voice | |
| Muscle Beach Party | 1964 | | Cappy |
| It's a Mad Mad Mad Mad World | 1963 | | Uncle Mike (voice, uncredited) |
| Make Room for Daddy | 1963 | TV Series | Buddy Sorrell |
| Beach Party | 1963 | | Cappy |
| Mister Magoo's Christmas Carol | 1962 | TV Movie | Brady / James (voice) |
| Gay Purr-ee | 1962 | | Narrator (voice) |
| Pete and Gladys | 1961 | TV Series | Fred |
| Murder, Inc. | 1960 | | Walter Sage |
| The Further Adventures of Ellery Queen | 1959 | TV Series | J.C. Smith |
| Have Gun - Will Travel | 1958 | TV Series | Lucien Bellingham |
| The Phil Silvers Show | 1958 | TV Series | Harry Harris |
| Dragnet | 1958 | TV Series | |
| Machine-Gun Kelly | 1958 | | Michael Fandango |
| Schlitz Playhouse | 1958 | TV Series | Mr. Braxton |
| Gunsmoke | 1958 | TV Series | Cicero Grimes |
| The Adventures of Jim Bowie | 1958 | TV Series | Pinky |
| Matinee Theatre | 1957 | TV Series | |
| How to Marry a Millionaire | 1957 | TV Series | Jack Connors |
| The O. Henry Playhouse | 1957 | TV Series | Phineas C. Gooch |
| December Bride | 1957 | TV Series | Herbert |
| The Gale Storm Show: Oh! Susanna | 1957 | TV Series | Mr. Agnew |
| Columbia Animal Cavalcade 1: Chimp-Antics | 1952 | Short | Commentator |
Soundtrack
| Title | Year | Status | Character |
|---|
| Swing | 2014/I | writer: "Rum and Coca Cola" | |
| Mafia II | 2010 | Video Game writer: "RUM AND COCA COLA" | |
| Mr. Nobody | 2009 | "Rum And Coca Cola" | |
| The Lone Gunmen | 2001 | TV Series writer - 1 episode | |
| Soft Toilet Seats | 1999 | writer: "Rum and Coca Cola", "Bell" | |
| Eggs | 1995 | writer: "Rum and Coca Cola" | |
| Havana | 1990/I | writer: "Rum and Coca Cola" | |
| Driving Me Crazy | 1988 | Documentary writer: "Rum and Coca Cola" - uncredited | |
| The Ernie Sigley Show | 1974 | TV Series writer - 1 episode | |
| The Dick Van Dyke Show | | TV Series performer - 6 episodes, 1961 - 1964 writer - 1 episode, 1962 | |
| Soldier of Fortune | 1955 | writer: "Rum and Coca Cola" - uncredited | |
| The Morey Amsterdam Show | | TV Series writer - 1 episode, 1950 performer - 1 episode | |
| Community Sing: Managua, Nicaragua | 1947 | Short writer: "Oh Why, Oh Why, Did I Ever Leave Wyoming" | |
| Career Girl | 1944 | "That's How the Rumba Began", "Someday" | |
| All by Myself | 1943 | writer: "You're Priceless" - uncredited | |
Writer
| Title | Year | Status | Character |
|---|
| Don't Worry, We'll Think of a Title | 1966 | | |
| Columbia Animal Cavalcade 1: Chimp-Antics | 1952 | Short narrative | |
| The Morey Amsterdam Show | | TV Series 1 episode, 1948 writer - 2 episodes, 1949 - 1950 | |
| Bowery Champs | 1944 | additional dialogue | |
| The Ghost and the Guest | 1943 | screenplay | |
| Kid Dynamite | 1943 | additional dialogue | |
| Hollywood Hobbies | 1939 | Short writer | |
Producer
| Title | Year | Status | Character |
|---|
| Black, Kloke & Dagga | 1967 | TV Short producer - uncredited | |
| Don't Worry, We'll Think of a Title | 1966 | producer | |
| The Morey Amsterdam Show | 1949-1950 | TV Series producer - 2 episodes | |
Thanks
| Title | Year | Status | Character |
|---|
| Caroline in the City | 1997 | TV Series in memory of - 1 episode | |
| Flying High | 1978 | TV Series thanks - 1 episode | |
Self
| Title | Year | Status | Character |
|---|
| American Masters | 1997 | TV Series documentary | Himself |
| The Dick Van Dyke Show Remembered | 1994 | TV Special documentary | Himself |
| The Arsenio Hall Show | 1989 | TV Series | Himself |
| This Is Your Life | 1987 | TV Special | Himself |
| Fame | 1987 | TV Series | Himself / Rick |
| All-Star Party for 'Dutch' Reagan | 1985 | TV Special | Himself |
| When Nature Calls | 1985 | | Himself |
| The Mike Douglas Show | 1963-1979 | TV Series | Himself - Co-Host / Himself - Comic Actor / Himself - Comic |
| Here It Is, Burlesque! | 1979 | TV Movie | Himself - Host / Performer |
| Celebrity Bowling | 1973-1977 | TV Series | Himself |
| Super Night at Forest Hills | 1977 | TV Special | Himself |
| Match Game 73 | 1973-1974 | TV Series | Himself - Panelist |
| This Is Your Life | 1973 | TV Series | Himself |
| The Vin Scully Show | 1973 | TV Series | Himself |
| Can You Top This | 1970-1971 | TV Series | Himself |
| Hans Christian Anderson | 1970 | TV Movie | Himself (uncredited) |
| The Merv Griffin Show | 1967-1970 | TV Series | Himself |
| The Ed Sullivan Show | 1966-1970 | TV Series | Himself - Comedian / Himself |
| Name Droppers | 1970 | TV Series | Himself |
| Della | 1969-1970 | TV Series | Himself |
| The Jackie Gleason Show | 1966-1970 | TV Series | Himself |
| Allen Ludden's Gallery | 1969 | TV Series | Himself |
| The David Frost Show | 1969 | TV Series | Himself |
| The Joan Rivers Show | 1969 | TV Series | Himself |
| The Donald O'Connor Show | 1969 | TV Series | Himself |
| The Don Rickles Show | 1969 | TV Series | Himself |
| The Hollywood Squares | 1965-1969 | TV Series | Himself - Panelist |
| The Tonight Show Starring Johnny Carson | 1966-1968 | TV Series | Himself - Guest |
| The Match Game | 1963-1968 | TV Series | Himself - Team Captain |
| The Kraft Music Hall | 1967 | TV Series | Himself |
| Personality | 1967 | TV Series | Himself |
| P.D.Q. | 1967 | TV Series | Himself |
| International Cabaret | 1967 | TV Series | Himself |
| The Andy Williams Show | 1966 | TV Series | Himself |
| Hollywood Talent Scouts | 1966 | TV Series | Himself |
| The Celebrity Game | 1964-1965 | TV Series | Himself |
| I've Got a Secret | 1961-1965 | TV Series | Himself - Celebrity Guest / Himself - Guest / Himself - Panelist |
| The Hollywood Palace | 1964 | TV Series | Himself - Comedian |
| The Jerry Lester Show | 1963 | TV Series | Himself |
| Stump the Stars | 1962 | TV Series | Himself - Guest Panelist |
| Here's Hollywood | 1962 | TV Series | Himself |
| The Jack Paar Tonight Show | 1959-1962 | TV Series | Himself |
| The Tonight Show | 1962 | TV Series | Himself - Comedian |
| Juke Box Jury | 1961 | TV Series | Himself - Panelist |
| The Charlie Chester Music Hall | 1961 | TV Series | Himself |
| The Linkletter Show | 1961 | TV Series | Himself |
| The Garry Moore Show | 1959-1961 | TV Series | Himself |
| Showtime | 1960 | TV Series | Himself |
| Keep Talking | 1959 | TV Series | Himself |
| The Chevy Showroom Starring Andy Williams | 1959 | TV Series | Himself |
| Val Parnell's Sunday Night at the London Palladium | 1958 | TV Series | Himself |
| The Jackie Gleason Show | 1957 | TV Series | Himself - Guest Comic |
| Tonight! | 1956 | TV Series | Himself - Guest Host |
| Frankie Laine Time | 1956 | TV Series | Himself |
| The Colgate Comedy Hour | 1955 | TV Series | Himself |
| The Name's the Same | 1952 | TV Series | Himself - Panelist |
| Texaco Star Theatre | 1948-1952 | TV Series | Himself - Host / Himself - Comedian |
| Dagmar's Canteen | 1952 | TV Series | Himself - Sketch Actor |
| Cavalcade of Stars | 1951-1952 | TV Series | Himself - Guest Comedian / Himself - Guest Host |
| Battle of the Ages | 1952 | TV Series | Himself - Host |
| Songs for Sale | 1951 | TV Series | Himself |
| Tag the Gag | 1951 | TV Series | Himself / panelist |
| Ford Star Revue | 1951 | TV Series | Himself - Comedian |
| The Morey Amsterdam Show | 1948-1950 | TV Series | Himself - Host / Performer |
| Star of the Family | 1950 | TV Series | Himself |
| Broadway Open House | 1950 | TV Series | Himself / Host (Mondays and Wednesdays, 1950-51) |
| Through Wendy's Window | 1949 | TV Series | Himself |
| Who Said That? | 1948 | TV Series | Himself / panelist |
Archive Footage
Nominated Awards
| Year | Award | Ceremony | Nomination | Movie |
|---|
| 1966 | Primetime Emmy | Primetime Emmy Awards | Outstanding Performance by an Actor in a Supporting Role in a Comedy | The Dick Van Dyke Show (1961) |
Known for movies
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