Harvey Korman

Harvey Herschel Korman (February 15, 1927 – May 29, 2008) was an American comedic actor who performed in television and movie productions beginning in 1960. His big break was being a featured performer on The Danny Kaye Show, but he is probably best remembered for his performances on the sketch comedy series The Carol Burnett Show and in the comedy films of Mel Brooks, most notably as Hedley Lamarr in Blazing Saddles. Korman, who was of Russian J... more

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  • Feb 15, 1927

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  • May 29, 2008 (age 81 years)

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  • Harvey Herschel Korman
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  • May 29, 2008
  • 1960
  • 1977
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