Sid Raymond

Sid Raymond (born Raymond Silverstein, January 21, 1909 – December 1, 2006) was an American comedian and character actor.

Early years Born Raymond Silverstein in Manhattan, Raymond dropped out of New York University and became the recreation director at a resort in the Catskills.

Career Raymond traveled for the radio program Major Bowes Amateur Hour, seeking talented people across the United States. He also entertained military troops during World War II and, in 1950, portrayed Finnegan in the Duffy's Tavern radio show. On radio, Raymond was "Finnegan" on Duffy's Tavern during its final seasons. He returned to play the character of Baby Huey in The Baby Huey Show in the 1990s, though he was replaced by Joe Alaskey in the show's second season.

On Broadway, Raymond portrayed Candy Butcher in Something About a Soldier (1962) and Mr. Diamond in Golden Rainbow (1968).

The short documentary Sid at 90 was about Raymond.

Personal life and death Raymond was married to the former Dorothy Naftel for 69 years.

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