Jackie Mason, rabbi turned comedian, dies aged 93 - BBC News

Jackie Mason, the US comedian and actor, has died at the age of 93.

The stand-up was ordained as a rabbi before turning to show-business in the 1950s.

UK comedian Omid Djalili wrote: "Currently imagining a long queue at the Pearly Gates as St Peter makes Jackie Mason do his whole act for him.

Mason turned to comedy full-time after his father died in the late 1950s.

The comedian was a registered Republican, and later in life spoke out in defence of US President Donald Trump.

Jackie Mason, rabbi turned comedian, dies aged 93?

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