Allan Sherman

1924–1973 (age 49)

Comedian/Actor/Musician

Biography

Allan Sherman (1924–1973) used humor and song to brighten the lives of listeners, inventing clever parodies that captured the spirit of his time while celebrating everyday absurdities.

Laid to rest at Hillside Memorial Park, he is honored for sharing joy with contagious enthusiasm and a keen ear for the rhythms of life.

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