Steve Lawrence | |
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 Lawrence in 1999 | |
| Background information | |
| Birth name | Sidney Liebowitz |
| Born | July 8, 1935 New York City, U.S. |
| Died | March 7, 2024 (aged 88) Los Angeles, California, U.S. |
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| Years active | 1953–2019 |
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| Website | steveandeydie |
Steve Lawrence (born Sidney Liebowitz; July 8, 1935 – March 7, 2024) was an American singer, comedian, and actor. He was best known as a member of the pop duo Steve and Eydie with his wife Eydie Gormé, and for his performance as Maury Sline, the manager and friend of the main characters in the 1980 film The Blues Brothers. Steve and Eydie first appeared together as regulars on Tonight Starring Steve Allen in 1954 and continued performing as a duo until Gormé's retirement in 2009.[1][2][3]
- ^ Lynn, Esther. "Steve Lawrence and Eydie Gorme". Las Vegas Online Entertainment Guide.
- ^ "Interview With Singers Steve Lawrence, Eydie Gorme". CNN. Larry King Live. October 17, 2003. Archived from the original on July 13, 2006.
- ^ Sweeting, Adam (March 10, 2024). "Steve Lawrence obituary: American singer and actor best known for being half of the popular duo Steve and Eydie". The Guardian. Retrieved March 16, 2024.