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Roberto Gari (February 13, 1920 – January 22, 2008) was an American artist and actor. He was born in Brooklyn and appeared in vaudeville under the name of Jackie Hayes from the age of 4. He was best known for his role as Guy Blank, Jerri Blank's father, in the cult Comedy Central series Strangers with Candy.
Roberto Gari was born on 13 February 1920 in Brooklyn, New York City, New York, USA. He was an actor, known for The Believer (2001), Another World (1964) and Jersey Guy (2003). He was married to Janet Cantor Gari. He died on 22 January 2008 in Manhattan, New York City, New York, USA.
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- Brooklyn, New York City, New York, USA
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- Manhattan, New York City, New York, USA
Roberto Gari was born on 13 February 1920 in Brooklyn, New York City, New York, USA. He was an actor, known for The Believer (2001), Another World (1964) and Jersey Guy (2003). He was married to Janet Cantor Gari. He died on 22 January 2008 in Manhattan, New York City, New York, USA.
- February 13, 1920
- January 22, 2008
Roberto Gari is a versatile performer who has worked in various fields of the arts. He was a child star in vaudeville, a painter with celebrity collectors, a Broadway dancer and actor, and a guest on TV shows.
The Artist & his work.
Feb 4, 2008 · Roberto Gari, an actor with several Broadway credits who also had a career as an artist, died Jan. 22 in Manhattan of a heart attack. He was 87.
Roberto Gari's paintings are not only in many museums around the world, but they have also been in the collections of such celebrities as Shelley Winters, Debbie Reynolds, Eddie Fisher, Eddie Cantor, George Jessel, Ronald Reagan, Jack Cassidy, Greer Garson, June Havoc, Anthony Franciosa, Shirley Jones, Ted Lewis, Kaye Ballard and Steve Allen.
