About London Lee
London Alan Levine (February 4, 1935 - September 29, 2015), better known as London Lee, was an American stand-up comedian and actor. He grew up in Closter, New Jersey, the son of Mike Levine, a wealthy New York garment manufacturer, and after graduating from New York University with a degree in psychology he worked a succession of jobs before being encouraged to perform on stage. His comedy routines were based on his being a kid from a wealthy family, with lines such as joking that his house was so large that 'when it was 3 o'clock in the kitchen it was 12 o'clock in the bedroom.' He appeared on The Ed Sullivan Show in the early 1960s, and in 1965 he was signed by United Artists Records to record comedy albums and singles. Lee made more than 200 TV appearances, including 32 on the Sullivan program and 82 on The Merv Griffin Show, and in the 1970s he released a comedy album titled The Rich Kid. He also had a supporting role in the 1974 film The Gambler.
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Frequently asked questions
What was London Lee's comedy about?
London Lee built his routines on being a kid from a wealthy family, joking for example that his house was so large that when it was 3 o'clock in the kitchen it was 12 o'clock in the bedroom.
How often did London Lee appear on television?
Lee made more than 200 TV appearances, including 32 on The Ed Sullivan Show and 82 on The Merv Griffin Show.
What records did London Lee make?
In 1965 United Artists Records signed him to record comedy albums and singles, and in the 1970s he released the comedy album The Rich Kid.
What was London Lee's real name?
London Lee was born London Alan Levine on February 4, 1935, grew up in Closter, New Jersey, and died on September 29, 2015.
Did London Lee act in films?
Yes. Besides his stand-up work, London Lee had a supporting role in the 1974 film The Gambler.
