Jules Munshin

Jules Munshin was born on Feb 22, 1915 in USA. Jules Munshin's big-screen debut came with Easter Parade directed by Charles Walters in 1948, strarring Headwaiter François. Jules Munshin is known for Hollywood Singing and Dancing: A Musical Treasure directed by Mark McLaughlin, Julie Andrews stars as Self and Fred Astaire as Self. The upcoming new movie Jules Munshin plays is Hollywood Singing and Dancing: A Musical Treasure which will be released on Mar 01, 2008.

Jules Munshin was an American actor, comedian, and singer from New York City. He is primarily remembered for his appearances in MGM film musicals. Munshin's family name was originally "Monszejn", and his father was named Gershon Joseph Monszejn. He first gained fame as a Broadway actor, starring in the musical revue "Call Me Mister" (1946), by Arnold M. Auerbach (1912-1998) and Harold Rome (1908-1993). The theme of the musical was the then-ongoing demobilization of troops from service in World War II, their return to civilian life, and their demand to be called by name and not by military rank. The musical was a hit, and had a run of 734 performances.His film debut was Parade de printemps (1948), in which he played the headwaiter, François. The film was a box office success, earning about 5,8 million dollars at the domestic box office. It was the most financially successful picture to feature lead actor Fred Astaire and lead actress Judy Garland. Munshin had a supporting role in the baseball-themed musical Match d'amour (1949), which featured Gene Kelly and Frank Sinatra, as the male leads. Munshin had another supporting role in the romance film Le baiser de minuit (1949), in which Mario Lanza was the male lead. Munshin had a more substantial role in the musical Un jour à New-York (1949) about three sailors on shore leave in New York City. The film was a critical and commercial hit, and remains Munshin's most memorable film appearance.Munshin resurfaced in Monte Carlo Baby (1953) (original title: "Monte Carlo Baby") about a spoiled young actress (played by Audrey Hepburn). The film helped launch her career. Munshin then had a minor role in the romantic comedy Dix mille chambres à coucher (1957), which featured Dean Martin as the male lead. He had a more substantial role in the musical comedy La belle de Moscou (1957), which was loosely based on Ninotchka (1939). Munshin played Bibinski, an inept Soviet operative who has to convince expatriate Russian composer Peter Illyich Boroff (played by Wim Sonneveld) to return to their motherland. The film was a popular hit and garnered acclaim for Cyd Charisse (the female lead). Munshin's next supporting role was in the Disney comedy film Singes, Go Home! (1967). The plot involved chimpanzees used as a labor force in an olive grove, and other workers protesting about the chimps stealing their jobs. Munshin's final film role was in the Charlie Chan-parody film Mastermind (1976), in which he played an Israeli agent.In February 1970, Munshin suffered a heart attack. He died three days before his 55th birthday.