Allan Sherman
Allan Sherman | |
|---|---|
 Sherman as a sheriff on The Loner in 1965 | |
| Born | Allan Copelon November 30, 1924 |
| Died | November 20, 1973 (aged 48) Los Angeles, California, U.S. |
| Resting place | Hillside Memorial Park Cemetery |
| Occupations |
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| Years active | 1951–1973 |
| Spouse |
Dee Chackes
(m. 1945; div. 1966) |
| Children | 2 |
Allan Sherman (November 30, 1924 – November 20, 1973) was an American musician and comedian. His first album, My Son, the Folk Singer (1962), was the fastest-selling record album at the time.[1]
References
- ↑ Thomas, Bob (December 13, 1962). "Fat And Fortyish But Star No Less". Ottawa Herald. Associated Press. p. 10. Retrieved October 5, 2025 – via NewspaperArchive.com.
Warner Brothers Records report that it is the fastest-selling album in history, having sold 575,000 in six weeks. With the Christmas season coming up, it might push over a million.