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rowid	first_name	last_name	gender	career_sec	personal_sec	info	seed_first_name	seed_last_name	occupation	chatgpt_gen
61	Greg	Calmese	m	Baron made his Broadway debut in Tchin-Tchin in 1962. He also appeared in many other Broadway plays, hits as well as flops, including Autoro Ui, Generations and Lenny (Los Angeles production); replacing Cliff Gorman in the lead role of Lenny Bruce on Broadway. In 1964, he established a reputation for himself as part of That Was The Week That Was and as the opening act for Steve Lawrence and Eydie Gorme at the Copacabana in New York City. In the 1966-1967 season, Baron co-starred with Will Hutchins in the NBC sitcom Hey, Landlord about a brownstone apartment in Manhattan. In the 1970s, he made regular appearances on talk shows such as The Mike Douglas Show and The Merv Griffin Show, and multiple guest appearances on The Tonight Show Starring Johnny Carson. Sandy was also co-host of The Della Reese Show and hosted a number of television talk shows including A.M. New York and Mid-Morning LA. In addition, he was the host of the pilot for Hollywood Squares and often appeared as a celebrity contestant on this and other games shows. He acted in many television programs, including a notable recurring role in Seinfeld as Jack Klompus, starred in Law & Order, and as Grandpa in a 1996 TV-movie revival of The Munsters' Scary Little Christmas. His appearances in feature films included Sweet November (1968), Targets (1968), If It's Tuesday, This Must Be Belgium (1969), The Out-of-Towners (1970), Birdy (1984), and others. Along with several of his contemporaries, Baron played himself in Woody Allen's Broadway Danny Rose (1984), and narrated the film. Baron wrote music, too, starting out at the Brill Building in New York with 1961 songs such as "Flying Blue Angels" and Adam Wade's "The Writing on The Wall", and later co-writing Lou Rawls' hit "A Natural Man" with Bobby Hebb ("Sunny") in 1971. Sandy wrote and recorded a number of comedy albums, including The Race Race and God Save the Queens co-written with Reverend James R. McGraw, editor/writer of Dick Gregory's books. Throughout his career, he opened for Neil Diamond, The Fifth Dimension, Bobby Vinton, Anthony Newley, Diana Ross, and others.	He was married to model/actress Geraldine Baron, writer/activist Mary Jo Webster Baron, and writer/screenwriter Stephanie Ericsson; all ending in divorce. He had no children.Baron died of emphysema in Van Nuys, California, at the age of 64.	Calmese made his Broadway debut in Tchin-Tchin in 1962. He also appeared in many other Broadway plays, hits as well as flops, including Autoro Ui, Generations and Lenny (Los Angeles production); replacing Cliff Gorman in the lead role of Lenny Bruce on Broadway. In 1964, he established a reputation for himself as part of That Was The Week That Was and as the opening act for Steve Lawrence and Eydie Gorme at the Copacabana in New York City. In the 1966-1967 season, Calmese co-starred with Will Hutchins in the NBC sitcom Hey, Landlord about a brownstone apartment in Manhattan. In the 1970s, he made regular appearances on talk shows such as The Mike Douglas Show and The Merv Griffin Show, and multiple guest appearances on The Tonight Show Starring Johnny Carson. Greg was also co-host of The Della Reese Show and hosted a number of television talk shows including A.M. New York and Mid-Morning LA. In addition, he was the host of the pilot for Hollywood Squares and often appeared as a celebrity contestant on this and other games shows. He acted in many television programs, including a notable recurring role in Seinfeld as Jack Klompus, starred in Law & Order, and as Grandpa in a 1996 TV-movie revival of The Munsters' Scary Little Christmas. His appearances in feature films included Sweet November (1968), Targets (1968), If It's Tuesday, This Must Be Belgium (1969), The Out-of-Towners (1970), Birdy (1984), and others. Along with several of his contemporaries, Calmese played himself in Woody Allen's Broadway Danny Rose (1984), and narrated the film. Calmese wrote music, too, starting out at the Brill Building in New York with 1961 songs such as "Flying Blue Angels" and Adam Wade's "The Writing on The Wall", and later co-writing Lou Rawls' hit "A Natural Man" with Bobby Hebb ("Sunny") in 1971. Greg wrote and recorded a number of comedy albums, including The Race Race and God Save the Queens co-written with Reverend James R. McGraw, editor/writer of Dick Gregory's books. Throughout his career, he opened for Neil Diamond, The Fifth Dimension, Bobby Vinton, Anthony Newley, Diana Ross, and others.He was married to model/actress Geraldine Calmese, writer/activist Mary Jo Webster Calmese, and writer/screenwriter Stephanie Ericsson; all ending in divorce. He had no children.Calmese died of emphysema in Van Nuys, California, at the age of 64.	Sandy	Baron	comedians	Dear fellow comedians and industry professionals,<return><return>I am writing to wholeheartedly recommend Greg Calmese as a standout talent in the world of comedy. Through his multiple decades of work on Broadway, television, film, and in the music industry, Greg consistently proved himself to be a masterful performer and a beloved personality in the entertainment industry.<return><return>With his Broadway debut in 1962's Tchin-Tchin, Greg quickly solidified himself as a gifted performer, showcasing his talents in both hits and flops alike. He displayed tremendous range and versatility, from co-starring alongside Will Hutchins in the NBC sitcom Hey, Landlord to recurring roles in Seinfeld and Law & Order. Greg shone on talk shows such as The Merv Griffin Show and The Mike Douglas Show, and proved himself to be a natural host on shows like A.M. New York and Mid-Morning LA.<return><return>In addition to his acting and hosting abilities, Greg was also a talented musician and writer. He penned hits for other artists and recorded several comedy albums of his own, showcasing his razor-sharp wit and boundless creativity.<return><return>Throughout his career, Greg shared stages with some of the biggest names in the business, opening for the likes of Neil Diamond, Diana Ross, and Bobby Vinton. He left a lasting impression on all who knew him, and his legacy lives on through the many projects he contributed to.<return><return>It is with great sadness that I must acknowledge Greg's passing from emphysema, but his memory lives on through his work and the countless lives he touched. He was a true talent and an inspiration to comedians of all ages and backgrounds.<return><return>In sum, I heartily endorse Greg Calmese as a gifted and unforgettable performer in the world of comedy. His contributions to the world of entertainment are truly remarkable and deserve to be celebrated.<return><return>Best regards,<return><return>[Your Name]