What is Hal Block's full name?
Harold Block
Hal Block date of birth:
August 2, 1913
How old was Hal Block when died?
67
Where was Hal Block born?
Chicago, Illinois, USA
When did Hal Block die?
June 16, 1981
Where did Hal Block die?
Chicago, Illinois
Why did Hal Block die?
Burns
Is Hal Block gay or straight?
Bisexual
What is Hal Block's ethnicity?
White
What is Hal Block nationality?
American
What is Hal Block's occupation?
Writer, comedian, producer, screenwriter, songwriter
Short Biography
Harold "Hal" Block (August 2, 1913 – June 16, 1981) was an American comedy writer, comedian, producer, songwriter and television personality. Although Block was a highly successful comedy writer for over 15 years, today he is most often remembered as an original panelist of the television game show What's My Line? who was fired from the show in only its third season, reportedly for inappropriate on-air behavior. Block is a controversial figure in the history of television, denounced by some, while praised by others as a writer and for contributing to the original success of What's My Line?