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Kenny Delmar
★ Acting

Kenny Delmar

1910 – 1984 · Boston, Massachusetts, USA · Active 1921–2016

Kenny Delmar, known for his distinct comedic flair, appears in the 1947 film It's a Joke, Son!, where he delivers a performance that embodies the playful spirit of post-war American humor. His work in this film contributes to the rich tapestry of cult cinema, blending wit with a touch of absurdity. While his filmography may be limited, Delmar's role in this classic showcases the era's penchant for lighthearted satire, making it a noteworthy entry in the realm of exploitation and comedy.

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It's a Joke, Son!

It's a Joke, Son!

1947 ★ 6.9
as Senator Beauregard Claghorn

Claghorn gets into some financial difficulties and is forced by a machine-political gang to enter a race for state senator against his wife (Una Merkel) who appears to have a good chance to beat the political hack backed by the machine. Claghorn is in to siphon votes and ensure his wife's opponent will win and is expected to run a campaign that will defeat himself and his wife. But, he runs to win and the machine's henchies abduct him.

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Filmography

18 credits
2010s 1 credit
2016
Embers & Dust as Secretary of the Interior (voice) (archive sound)
Movie ★ 6.7
1970s 1 credit
1971
Movie ★ 8.0
1960s 6 credits
1966
Go Go Gophers as Col. Kit Coyote (voice)
TV
1964
TV ★ 6.4
1962
Movie ★ 5.0
1960
TV ★ 6.7
1950s 5 credits
1953
TV ★ 6.8
1952
TV ★ 4.6
1950
The Holy Year at the Vatican as Introductory Narrator
Movie ★ 7.0
1950
TV ★ 6.9
1940s 4 credits
1948
Studio One as Pentomer
TV ★ 5.4
1948
Studio One as Mayor Clamberg
TV ★ 5.4
1947
Is Everybody Listening? as Senator Claghorn, Fred Allen Radio Program
Movie ★ 6.5
1947
It's a Joke, Son! as Senator Beauregard Claghorn
Movie ★ 6.6
1920s 1 credit
1921
Orphans of the Storm as The Chevalier - as a Boy
Movie ★ 6.8