Freddie Roman


Freddie Roman is an American stand-up comedian, best known for his frequent appearances at "Borscht Belt" hotels.
Roman currently resides in Boynton Beach, Florida.

Early life

Freddie Roman grew up in Jamaica, New York. His father was a shoe salesman. His uncle and grandfather owned the Crystal Spring Hotel in the Catskills. There, Freddie was given a chance to emcee on summer nights at age 15. He became a teenage comic in small resorts, but later left show business to work for his father. He became the of a ladies' shoe store, but soon realized his true love was "not in shoe business, but show business".
His son was Alan Kirschenbaum, a television producer, who died in 2012.

Career

Roman has headlined at resort venues, including Caesars Palace on the Las Vegas Strip and Harrah's Atlantic City. He still appears today.
The Friars Club changed their 2-term maximum bylaw so Roman could stay on as its dean. He was, ultimately, succeeded by Larry King, who is the present dean of The Friars Club.
Freddie co-wrote, and starred in, the stage show "Catskills on Broadway", as well as appearing in several films.

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