Comedian Jack Carter died from respiratory failure in his home in Beverly Hills, California on Sunday, June 28, according to reports. He was 93 years old.
The comic star, who turned 93 just four days before he met his demise, first rose to popularity after making his appearance on the American comedy variety show "Texaco Star Theatre," led by Milton Berle, who was then nicknamed as 'Mr. Television'.
Before launching his own show, Carter first hosted "The Jackie Gleason Show," followed by his appearance in the "Cavalcade of Stars," then finally landing his own program "The Jack Carter Show."
In the later run of his career, Carter made regular appearances at "The Hollywood Squares" and "The Ed Sullivan Show."
The comedy icon, who was able to make thousands of people laugh by his humor and hilarious routines, had a couple of TV guestings before finally leaving the entertainment industry.
Most recently, Carter guested on the US television series "Shameless," American TV sitcom "Parks and Recreation," "New Girl" in 2011 and on CBC's "Rules of Engagement" in 2013.
Aside from wholly engaging himself in the world of television, Carter was also a theater star and first debuted on Broadway back in the year 1946.
He first appeared in a musical revue "Call Me Mister" and in 1956, obtained his first leading role as Sammy Davis Jr. in the musical show "Mr. Wonderful."
Carter, whose successful career in both television and Broadway began after World War II, became one of the most familiar faces in the comic industry in variety shows back in the 1950s and 1960s, "The Ed Sullivan Show" and "Laugh-In," respectively.
Aside from reaching more than 50 appearances on the former, Carter also guested on several series, including "The Andy Williams Show" and "The Dean Martin Show."
Jack Carter is survived by his wife Roxanne, his two sons, Michael and Chase, his only daughter Wendy, and his grandchildren Ava and Jake.
