Joey Bishop's Real Name: Joseph Abraham Gottlieb
Joey Bishop → Joseph Abraham Gottlieb
Quick answer: Joey Bishop's real name was Joseph Abraham Gottlieb. He was born on February 3, 1918, in the Bronx, New York, and died on October 17, 2007. Joey Bishop was his stage name.
Gottlieb to Bishop
The Los Angeles Times obituary and LOC identify Joseph Abraham Gottlieb, who performed as Joey Bishop (LAT; LOC). Raised in Philadelphia, he became the deadpan comic of Frank Sinatra's Rat Pack alongside Dean Martin, Sammy Davis Jr., and Peter Lawford.
TV and Rat Pack films
Bishop hosted The Joey Bishop Show (sitcom and later late-night talk) and appeared in Rat Pack films such as Ocean's 11 (1960). He was the last surviving major Rat Pack member at his death in 2007 at age 89. Stage surname Bishop replaced Gottlieb for show business.
Ocean's 11 (1960) Blu-ray/DVD Rat Pack documentaries/DVDs biographies of the Rat Pack
FAQ
What was Joey Bishop's real name?
Joseph Abraham Gottlieb.
When did he live?
February 3, 1918 – October 17, 2007.
What group?
The Rat Pack.
Is Bishop a stage name?
Yes.
TV work?
*The Joey Bishop Show* (sitcom and talk).
Last Rat Packer?
Often described as the last surviving core member.