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| Born | June 28, 1926 |
| Hometown | Brooklyn, New York, United States of America |
| Net worth | $100 million |
| Height | 5'5" (1.65m) |
| Spouse | Florence Baum (m 1953 - 1962) , Anne Bancroft (m 1964 - 2005) |
| Children | Max Brooks |
| Parents | Kate Kaminsky , Max James Kaminsky |
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TV tonight: Keira Knightley shares her family’s wartime love stories
- The Oscar-nominee takes part in My Grandparent’s War. Plus, John Bishop – whose eldest son, Joe, is partially deaf – unpicks the issues his family have faced. Here’s what to watch this evening
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'Joe Will Keep Us Going!': Comedy Legend Mel Brooks Endorses Joe Biden
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AWARDS
| Year | Associations | Category | Work | Result |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1978 | Golden Globe | Best Performance By an Actor in a Motion Picture - Musical or Comedy | High Anxiety | Nominated |
| 1977 | Golden Globe | Best Performance By an Actor in a Motion Picture - Musical or Comedy | Silent Movie | Nominated |
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