Avery Schreiber

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Avery Lawrence Schreiber (April 9, 1935 – January 7, 2002) was an American comedian and actor. He was a veteran of stage, television, and film.[1][2]

Contents [show] Life and career[edit] Schreiber was born in Chicago, Illinois, the son of Minnie (née Shear) and George Schreiber.[2] He started his career in Chicago at the Goodman Theatre. He joined The Second City and later teamed with Jack Burns to form the comedy team of Burns and Schreiber.[3] They recorded several comedy albums and appeared on numerous television shows.

Schreiber is remembered for his many Frito-Lay® ads in the 1970s,[4] as well as his appearances in classic television shows. He was easily recognizable for his trademark bushy moustache, curly hair, and comedic reactions. In 1965, Schreiber played the role of Captain Manzini on My Mother the Car.

In the summer of 1973, he co-hosted the ABC comedy show, The Burns and Schreiber Comedy Hour.[5]

Schreiber was a regular guest star on Chico and the Man. He was also a frequent guest on the game show Match Game and a guest in a first-season episode of The Muppet Show (written by former partner Jack Burns, whom he mentioned during a stand-up routine in the episode).

Avery continued to work in film, television and the Theater, as well as teach Improvisational Theater his technique up until the time of his death. He taught master classes at The Second City in Chicago and Los Angeles, and also taught out of his home.

Death[edit] In 1994, Schreiber suffered a heart attack, a complication of diabetes. Though he survived triple bypass surgery, he never fully recovered. He died of another heart attack on January 7, 2002 at Cedars-Sinai Medical Center.[1][6] He was residing in Los Angeles at the time of his death.[3] He was cremated.

Legacy[edit] In 2003, the Avery Schreiber Theatre was founded in North Hollywood, California. In 2013 the Avery Schreiber Theatre changed its name to "The Avery Schreiber Playhouse" with the blessing of Shelly, Avery's wife. It is located at 4934 Lankershim Blvd in the NoHo Arts District. [7]

Filmography[edit] Year Film Role 2001 Dying On the Edge 2000 Pedestrian 2000 Rebel Yell 1998 The Russian Room 1997 The Lay of the Land 1995 Dracula: Dead and Loving It 1993 Animaniacs Beanie the Brain-Dead Bison 1993 Robin Hood: Men in Tights 1990 Wake, Rattle & Roll Dr. Lester T. Quirk 1988 Saturday the 14th Strikes Back Frank Baxter 1987 Hunk Constatine Constapopolis 1986 Outlaws 1985 Shadow Chasers 1984 Cannonball Run II 1983 Jimmy the Kid 1981 Caveman Ock 1980 Avery Schreiber Live From the Second City 1980 More Wild Wild West 1980 Steve Martin: All Commercials 1980 Loose Shoes 1980 Galaxina Captain Cornelius Butt 1980 Silent Scream Sgt. Manny Ruggin 1979 Scavenger Hunt Zookeeper 1979 The Concorde ... Airport '79 Russian coach Markov 1979 Flatbed Annie & Sweetiepie: Lady Truckers 1978 Christmas at Walt Disney World 1977 Don't Push, I'll Charge When I'm Ready 1977 Lindsay Wagner: Another Side of Me 1977 The Southern Double Cross 1977 The Last Remake of Beau Geste Arab Chieftain / Used Camel Salesman 1976 Swashbuckler Pulaski 1975 Sammy and Company 1975 Ben Vereen... Comin' at Ya 1974 The Harlem Globetrotters Popcorn Machine Mr. Evil 1972 Deadhead Miles 1972 Second Chance 1971 Story Theatre 1971 Escape 1969 Don't Drink the Water Sultan 1969 The Monitors Max Television work[edit] Year Program Role 1988 A Pup Named Scooby-Doo Additional Voices 1987 Top Cat and the Beverly Hills Cats Benny the ball 1985 The Pound Puppies Tubbs 1984 Faerie Tale Theatre Pinocchio Boatman 1981 The Smurfs 1979 The Dukes of Hazzard Wendel (Episode 1:13 - Double Sting) 1978 The Love Boat Marooned 1977 Sha Na Na 1976 The Rockford Files Azie Boyajian 1976 The Muppet Show 1974 The Harlem Globetrotters Popcorn Machine Mr. Evil 1973 The Burns and Schreiber Comedy Hour 1969 That Girl Al Taylor 1967 Our Place 1965 My Mother the Car Captain Bernard Manzini References[edit] ^ Jump up to: a b