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Jack Paar

Bio: 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
Born: Wed, May 01 1918
Birthplace: Canton, Ohio, U.S.A.

Death: Tue, Jan 27 2004
Jack Paar is 85 years old
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Poster of Groucho & Cavett
Groucho & Cavett
Jack Paar would have been no older than 85 in Groucho & Cavett as 'Self (archive footage)'.
Movie Released: Tue, Dec 27 2022
Poster of Sid & Judy
Sid & Judy
Jack Paar would have been no older than 85 in Sid & Judy as 'Self (archive footage)'.
Movie Released: Wed, Jun 26 2019
Poster of Public Speaking
Public Speaking
Jack Paar would have been no older than 85 in Public Speaking as 'Self (archive footage)'.
Movie Released: Wed, Feb 23 2011
Poster of Jack Paar: Smart Television
Jack Paar: Smart Television
Jack Paar was 85 in Jack Paar: Smart Television as 'Self'.
Movie Released: Sat, Nov 29 2003
Poster of Jack Paar: 'As I Was Saying...'
Jack Paar: 'As I Was Saying...'
Jack Paar was 79 in Jack Paar: 'As I Was Saying...' as 'Self'.
Movie Released: Wed, May 07 1997
Poster of The Wonderful Wizard of Oz: The Making of a Movie Classic
The Wonderful Wizard of Oz: The Making of a Movie Classic
Jack Paar was 71 in The Wonderful Wizard of Oz: The Making of a Movie Classic as 'Self (archive footage)'.
Movie Released: Tue, Feb 20 1990
Poster of Down Among the Sheltering Palms
Down Among the Sheltering Palms
Jack Paar was 34 in Down Among the Sheltering Palms as 'Lt. Mike Sloan'.
Movie Released: Sun, Mar 01 1953
Poster of Love Nest
Love Nest
Jack Paar was 33 in Love Nest as 'Ed Forbes'.
Movie Released: Wed, Oct 10 1951
Poster of Footlight Varieties
Footlight Varieties
Jack Paar was 32 in Footlight Varieties as 'Himself - Host'.
Movie Released: Wed, Mar 21 1951
Poster of Walk Softly, Stranger
Walk Softly, Stranger
Jack Paar was 32 in Walk Softly, Stranger as 'Ray Healy'.
Movie Released: Sat, Oct 14 1950
Poster of Easy Living
Easy Living
Jack Paar was 31 in Easy Living as 'Scoop Spooner'.
Movie Released: Sat, Oct 08 1949
Poster of Variety Time
Variety Time
Jack Paar was 30 in Variety Time as 'Master of Ceremonies'.
Movie Released: Sat, Aug 21 1948

TV Shows (Acting Roles)

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Ages in TV shows are based off the first air date and may not be accurate. View individual episode details for accurate ages
Poster of The Dick Cavett Show
The Dick Cavett Show
Jack Paar was 50+ in The Dick Cavett Show as 'Self - Guest'.
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Thu, Jun 06 1968
Poster of The Merv Griffin Show
The Merv Griffin Show
Jack Paar was 44+ in The Merv Griffin Show as 'Self'.
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Mon, Oct 01 1962
Poster of Startime
Startime
Jack Paar was 41+ in Startime
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Tue, Oct 06 1959
Poster of Tonight Starring Jack Paar
Tonight Starring Jack Paar
Jack Paar was 39+ in Tonight Starring Jack Paar as 'Host'.
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Mon, Jul 29 1957
Poster of The Dinah Shore Chevy Show
The Dinah Shore Chevy Show
Jack Paar was 38+ in The Dinah Shore Chevy Show as 'Self'.
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Fri, Oct 05 1956
Poster of The Jack Benny Program
The Jack Benny Program
Jack Paar was 32+ in The Jack Benny Program as 'Jack Paar'.
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Sat, Oct 28 1950
Poster of Star Time
Star Time
Jack Paar was 32+ in Star Time as 'Self'.
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Sat, Sep 02 1950
Poster of The Bob Hope Show
The Bob Hope Show
Jack Paar was 31+ in The Bob Hope Show as 'Self'.
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Sun, Apr 09 1950
Poster of What's My Line?
What's My Line?
Jack Paar was 31+ in What's My Line? as 'Self - Mystery Guest, Self'.
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Thu, Feb 02 1950
Poster of The Ed Sullivan Show
The Ed Sullivan Show
Jack Paar was 30+ in The Ed Sullivan Show as 'Self'.
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Sun, Jun 20 1948