Sid Caesar
| Born | September 8, 1922 |
| Hometown | Yonkers, New York (state), United States |
| Net worth | $10 million |
| Height | 6'0" (1.83m) |
| Spouse | Florence Levy |
| Children | Karen Caesar, Michele Caesar, Rick Caesar |
| Parents | Max Caesar, Ida Caesar |
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2023 Governors Awards profile: Comedy legend Mel Brooks to receive Honorary Oscar
- Over the past six decades, 18 artists have achieved EGOT status by winning at least one competitive Emmy, Grammy, Oscar, and Tony. After becoming the eighth member of this elite club in 2002, multi-talented comedy legend Mel Brooks has now been designated as one of the next recipients of an honorary Academy Award. This makes […]
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| Year | Associations | Category | Work | Result |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1957 | Emmy (Primetime) | Best Continuing Performance By a Comedian in a Series | Caesar's Hour | Winner |
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