Ronnie Shakes Explained
| Ronnie Shakes |
| Birth Name: | Ronald Michael Sakele |
| Birth Date: | 21 February 1947 |
| Birth Place: | Brooklyn, New York, U.S. |
| Death Place: | Canton, Ohio, U.S. |
| Influenced: | Jonathan Katz--> |
| Medium: | Stand-up |
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]
Shakes died at age 40 of a heart attack while jogging.[2] [3]
Notes and References
- Web site: Sue . Woody Allen’s Memoir, ‘Apropos of Nothing,’ Is a Must Read If You’re Interested in Fairness & Comedy . Circling the News . 26 February 2024.
- Web site: Delery . John . Jonathan Katz: Professional Humorist . Laughspin . January 30, 2007 . October 19, 2012.
- News: Barbour . John . From AP Newsfeatures . September 25, 1989 . 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..
