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Benny Luke

1942–2013

United States

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Benny Luke (4 March 1939 in Oakland, California – 13 January 2013) was an American-French actor and dancer established in Paris. He is best known for playing the role of Jacob, the domestic servant of Renato and Albin in the trilogy of films La Cage Aux Folles. He also had a role in the film Spermula.

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