Ben Blue was a movie and TV comedian born on September 12, 1901, in Montréal, Québec, Canada. Emigrating to the US, he became a dance instructor and dance school owner, as well as a nightclub proprietor. He began his film career in short subjects for Warner Brothers in 1926, and later worked at the Hal Roach Studios, Paramount and MGM. He also, like his _The Big Broadcast of 1938 in 1969. He died in 1975, and his career papers covering the years 1935 to 1955 were deposited in the Special Collections at the UCLA Library.
Interred at Hillside Memorial Park, Culver City, California, USA, in the Mausoleum, Columbarium of Graciousness, #810.
Two sons: Tom and Robert
Survived by his second wife, former Dixie Dunlap ("Scandals" performer) and two sons, Tom and Robert.
Was part owner of the famous Hollywood nightclub "Slapsy Maxies" with Slapsy Maxie Rosenbloom.
Father: David Asher Bernstein; Mother: Sadie Goldberg.
