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William Szathmary (October 5, 1924 – June 15, 2017), known as Bill Dana, was an American comedian, actor, and screenwriter. He often appeared on television shows such as The Ed Sullivan Show , frequently in the guise of a heavily accented Bolivian character named José Jiménez .
Jun 26, 2017 · Comedy writer and performer Bill Dana, who won stardom but stroked anger with his broken-English-spewing character Jose Jimenez, has died. Dana died at his home in Nashville at age 92,...
The Bill Dana Show is an American comedy series starring Bill Dana and Jonathan Harris that aired on NBC from September 22, 1963 to January 17, 1965. The plot follows the daily lifestyle of Latin American José Jiménez, as a bellhop in a New York City hotel.
Jul 23, 2014 · Bill Dana was a former NASA research test pilot who flew the X-15 rocket plane and other experimental aircraft. He was known for his professionalism, integrity, humor and pranks, and was celebrated at NASA Armstrong Flight Research Center in 2014.
Sep 5, 2023 · Bill Dana is best known for his Jose Jimenez character which charmed television audiences in the 1950s and 60s but there was so much more. A gifted comedy writer, Dana created some...
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Jul 30, 2023 · Bill Dana (1924-2017) was a talented comedian, actor, and screenwriter best known for his character "José Jiménez." His portrayal of the bumbling astronaut made him a household...
Jun 19, 2017 · Bill Dana was a comedy writer and performer who created the character of Jose Jimenez, a Mexican immigrant who spoke broken English. He appeared on The Steve Allen Show, The Bill Dana Show, and wrote for All in the Family.
