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 speakeasy owned by Al Brown - better known as 'Al Capone .
Biography in: "Whos Who in Comedy" by Ronald L. Smith; pg. 19-20. New York: Facts on File, 1992. ISBN 0816023387
Was an accomplished cellist; included his cello in his comedy routines.
Specialized in "Jokes On Any Subject". Hed ask for subjects from the audience and would instantly deliver a joke.
He was awarded a Star on the Hollywood Walk of Fame for Radio at 6850 Hollywood Blvd.
Was known for his extensive knowledge of The Bible.
Appeared with the Roy Radin Vaudeville Review in the 1970s.
He had a son Gregory and a daughter Cathy with his wife Kay.
Owned a nightclub/comedy club in New York City called the Playgoers Club, at 6th Ave. and 51st St.
[on how exclusive his Beverly Hills neighborhood was] Even the police,have an unlisted number.
A cannibal is a person who walks into a restaurant and orders a waiter. .
