Benny Luke (March 4, 1939 in Oakland,[1] California – January 13, 2013) was an American-French actor and dancer established in Paris.
Benny Luke | |
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Born | (1939-03-04)March 4, 1939 Oakland (United States) |
Died | January 13, 2013(2013-01-13) (aged 73) Paris |
Occupation | Actor Dancer |
Known for | La Cage aux folles Spermula |
He is best known for playing the role of Jacob, the domestic of Renato and Albin in the trilogy of films La Cage Aux Folles. He also had a role in the film Spermula.
As a dancer, he mainly made his career in Parisian cabarets.
He died on 13 January 2013 and was cremated at Père-Lachaise cemetery on 17 January.[2]
Year | Title | Role | Notes |
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1971 | Le feu sacré | Danseur 'Pulsations' | |
1976 | Spermula | Luc | |
1978 | La Cage Aux Folles | Jacob | |
1980 | La Cage aux folles 2 | ||
1985 | La Cage aux folles 3 |
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