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George Jacobs

1927 – 2013

American valet and writer

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Lived 1927 – 2013 (aged 86). George Jacobs was an American autobiographer, valet and house servant.

George Emmanuel Jacobs (April 19, 1927 – December 28, 2013) was an American memoirist and valet. Jacobs was the valet of the Hollywood agent Swifty Lazar in the 1950s, before being poached from Lazar by the singer and actor Frank Sinatra. Jacobs wrote a well received memoir, Mr. S: My Life with Frank Sinatra (co-author William Stadiem; HarperEntertainment, 2003, ) that chronicled his time in Sinatra's employment, from 1953 until his dismissal by Sinatra in 1968.

According to his obituary in The New York Times, Jacobs was born in New Orleans, Louisiana, then moved to Los Angeles, California, after serving in the U.S. Navy. He reportedly worked as a valet for Bill Cosby and Steve McQueen after Sinatra severed his long-time employment over a misunderstanding.

Jacobs was portrayed by actor Tyrees Allen in the 1998 film The Rat Pack.

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Who was George Jacobs?

American valet and writer

When was George Jacobs born?

George Jacobs was born on 19 April 1927.

When did George Jacobs die?

George Jacobs died on 28 December 2013.

What was George Jacobs's occupation?

George Jacobs was an autobiographer, valet and house servant.

What nationality was George Jacobs?

George Jacobs was American.

Sources & further reading

· Wikipedia: George Jacobs

· Wikidata: Q15993108

· DBpedia: George Jacobs (valet)

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