How much is Harvey Korman worth?
| Net Worth: | $30 Million |
|---|---|
| Profession: | Professional actor |
| Date of Birth: | 15 February 1927 |
| Country: | United States of America |
| Height: | 1.91 m |
About Harvey Korman
In 1964, 1965, and 1966, he had three appearances on the CBS comedy series The Munsters, which was starred by Fred Gwynne and Yvonne De Carlo. These appearances occurred in successive years. In the final season that The Flintstones ever aired on network television, which was the 1965–1966 season for ABC’s The Flintstones, Korman provided the voice of The Great Gazoo on a regular basis.
Korman was the son of Ellen (née Blecher) and Cyril Raymond Korman, a salesman, and was born in Chicago. He was of Russian Jewish origin and was the son of his parents. During the course of World War II, he was a member of the United States Navy.
After he was discharged from the military, he attended both the HB Studio and the Goodman School of Drama at the Art Institute of Chicago (which is now located at DePaul University).During the summers of 1950, 1957, and 1958, he participated in the summer theatrical program that was offered by the Peninsula Players.
Between the years 1963 and 1967, he was a regular guest star on The Danny Kaye Show in the supporting role of an actor. On The Donna Reed Show on ABC in 1962, he appeared three times, the last time playing the part of Dr. Allison in the episode titled “Who Needs Glasses?” He also appeared as a guest star on the animated series Dennis the Menace and the modern western television series Empire on NBC.
In the episode “Decisions, Decisions, Decisions” from The Donna Reed Show, Korman made his debut in the television industry playing the character of a head waiter. In the episode of the CBS drama Route 66 that aired in January 1961, he played the role of a public relations man who was comedically irritated. After that, he appeared on a variety of television shows, including the role of Blake in the episode “Who Chopped Down the Cherry Tree?” from the 1964 season of the NBC medical drama The Eleventh Hour. He also played a bartender in the episode “The Case of the Unsuitable Uncle.” from the 1962 season of Perry Mason.
During their marriage, which lasted from 1960 until 1977, Korman and Donna Ehlert were blessed with two children: Maria and Christopher Korman. He wed Deborah Korman (who had previously been known as Fritz) in 1982, and they remained married until his passing in 2008. Kate and Laura Korman were the couple’s two daughters from their union.
The largest amount of recognition that Korman ever received came from the premiere of The Carol Burnett Show in 1967. He was nominated for six Emmys throughout the course of his ten-year career on the show and went on to win four of them in the years 1969, 1971, 1972, and 1974. Although the precise name of the category changed sporadically over the course of the award’s history, it was always for Outstanding Achievement by a supporting performer in a music or variety show. In addition, he was nominated for four Golden Globes for his work on the series, and he ended up winning one of them in 1975. In 1977, he announced his departure from The Carol Burnett Show to take the lead role in his own sitcom on ABC called The Harvey Korman Show. However, the show was canceled after only five episodes.
In the Disney comedy “Herbie Goes Bananas,” which was released in 1980, he portrayed the role of Captain Blythe. In the production of Brooks’ History of the World, Part 1, which took place the next year, he gave a performance as Count de Monet. In his later years, he provided his voice for a number of films, including the live-action picture The Flintstones and the animated film The Secret of NIMH 2: Timmy to the Rescue. In addition, he had a starring role in the Mel Brooks television series The Nutt House, which lasted only a few seasons. In his last Mel Brooks film, he played the eccentric Dr. Seward in Dracula: Dead and Loving It. In 1986, he and Valerie Perrine starred in the CBS comedy series Leo & Liz in Beverly Hills, which was canceled after only one season.
In addition to this, he got back in touch with fellow Carol Burnett Show alum Tim Conway by appearing as a guest on Conway’s comedy-variety series The Tim Conway Show, which aired from 1980 to 1981. After that, the two went on tour across the United States, playing new material in addition to rehashing old skits from the show. In 2006, Korman and Conway published Together Again, a DVD compilation of fresh comedic routines that they had created. In 2002, both Korman and Conway were recognized for their contributions to the television industry by being inducted into the Television Hall of Fame.
Summing-Up
However, he is most remembered for his performances on the sketch comedy series The Carol Burnett Show, for which he won four Emmy Awards, as well as his partnership with Tim Conway. His appearance as a featured performer on CBS’s The Danny Kaye Show was his big break, but he is best remembered for his work on that series. In addition, Korman was a supporting character in a number of comedic films directed by Mel Brooks. On May 29, 2008, at the age of 81, Korman passed away at the UCLA Medical Center as a consequence of complications stemming from a ruptured abdominal aortic aneurysm that he had sustained four months previously. His grave can be found in the Woodlawn Cemetery in Santa Monica.
