 | This biographical article is written like a résumé. (January 2019) |
Pesach Burstein | |
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 Burstein and his wife Lillian Lux | |
| Born | April 15, 1896 Pułtusk, Poland |
| Died | April 6, 1986 (aged 89) United States |
Pesach "Peishachke" Burstein (April 15, 1896 – April 6, 1986) was a Polish-born American comedian, singer, coupletist, and director of Yiddish vaudeville/theater. He was honored with the Itzik Manger Prize in 1986.[1] His wife Lillian Lux, and son Mike Burstyn are also actors.
- ^ Saxon, Wolfgang (April 8, 1986). "Pesach Burstein, Yiddish Star, Dies". The New York Times.