Ronnie Shakes (born Ronald Michael Sakele; February 21, 1947 – May 16, 1987) was an American stand up comedian who made seven appearances on the Tonight Show Starring Johnny Carson from 1984 to 1987. According to his wife, Ronnie "idolized [Woody] Allen, especially his perfect lines and timing"[1]
| Ronnie Shakes | |
|---|---|
| Birth name | Ronald Michael Sakele |
| Born | February 21, 1947 Brooklyn, New York, U.S. |
| Died | May 16, 1987 (aged 40) Canton, Ohio, U.S. |
| Medium | Stand-up |
Shakes died at age 40 of a heart attack while jogging.[2][3]
References edit
- ^ Sue. "Woody Allen's Memoir, 'Apropos of Nothing,' Is a Must Read If You're Interested in Fairness & Comedy". Circling the News. Retrieved February 26, 2024.
- ^ Delery, John (January 30, 2007). "Jonathan Katz: Professional Humorist". Laughspin. Retrieved October 19, 2012.
- ^ Barbour, John (September 25, 1989). "From AP Newsfeatures". Associated Press.
In March it took notice of the heart-attack death at age 40 of comedian Ronnie Shakes in 1987, and noted in retrospect some of his ironic humor seen and heard on the Johnny Carson show.