Jack Eagle

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Jack Eagle

Born January 15, 1926(1926-01-15)
Brooklyn, New York
Died January 10, 2008 (aged 81)
New York City, New York
Occupation Television, film actor

Jack Eagle (January 15, 1926 – January 10, 2008) was an American actor.[1] Eagle was best known for his work in television commercials, including his role as Brother Dominic in a 1977 Super Bowl commercial for Xerox.[1]

Eagle was born in Brooklyn, New York, in January 15, 1926.[1] Eagle initially worked as a trumpet player during the big-band era.[1] He began working in commercials during the early 1960s.[1] He was working as a Jewish comedian at the comedy clubs in the Catskill Mountains when he landed the part in the Xerox commercial.[1] Eagle's other notable commercial roles included "Mr. Cholesterol" in commercials for Fleischmann's margarine during the 1970s.[1]

Jack Eagle died in New York City on January 10, 2008, at the age of 81.[1]

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  1. ^ a b c d e f g h "Jack Eagle, Comedian acted in TV commercials", Los Angeles Times, 2008-01-18. Retrieved on 2008-01-30. 
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