About
George Kirby (June 8, 1923 – September 30, 1995) was an American comedian, singer, and actor from Chicago, Illinois. Kirby broke into show business in the 1940s at the Club DeLisa, a South Side establishment that employed a variety-show format and preferred to hire local singers, dancers, and comedians. His first recording was as a stand-up blues singer, performing "Ice Man Blues" on a Tom Archia session done in 1947 for Aristocrat Records.
Filmography
Summer of Soul (...Or, When the Revolution Could Not Be Televised)2021 · Self (archive footage)
You Must Remember This1992 · George
Beverly Hills Brats1989 · Elmo
Leonard Part 61987 · Duchamp
Cameo by Night1987 · Gruddy
Trouble in Mind1985 · Lieutenant Gunther
Puss in Boots1985 · King
Sunset Limousine1983 · Elmer
Amos 'n' Andy: Anatomy of a Controversy1983 · Self / Narrator
On Location with George Kirby1978 · Self
Joys1976 · Self
Saga of Sonora1973 · Bartender
The Special London Bridge Special1972 · Kirk Douglas Impressionist
Dionne Warwick: Souled Out1969 · Self
The Temptations Show1969 · Himself
Oh Dad, Poor Dad, Mamma's Hung You in the Closet and I'm Feeling So Sad1967 · Moses
A Man Called Adam1966 · Party Guest (uncredited)
The Strolling '20s1966 · Self