Gene Perret
American comedy writer and producer
About Gene Perret
Lived 1937 – 2022 (aged 85). Gene Perret was an American comedy writer.
Gene Perret (April 3, 1937 – November 15, 2022) was an American comedy writer and producer. He won three Emmys for his work on The Carol Burnett Show. He worked for Bob Hope for 28 years. He wrote Hope’s television specials and USO Christmas tours. Perret died from liver failure on November 15, 2022, at the age of 85. He is interred at Valley Oaks Memorial Park.
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Who was Gene Perret?
American comedy writer and producer
When was Gene Perret born?
Gene Perret was born on 3 April 1937.
When did Gene Perret die?
Gene Perret died on 15 November 2022.
What was Gene Perret's occupation?
Gene Perret was a comedy writer.
What nationality was Gene Perret?
Gene Perret was American.
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APA: Biography.guide. (2026). Gene Perret. https://biography.guide/gene-perret/
MLA: "Gene Perret." Biography.guide, https://biography.guide/gene-perret/.
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