Background
Schreiber, Avery Lawrence was born on April 9, 1935 in Chicago, Illinois, United States. Son of George and Minnie (Shear) Schreiber.
Schreiber, Avery Lawrence was born on April 9, 1935 in Chicago, Illinois, United States. Son of George and Minnie (Shear) Schreiber.
Certified, The Goodman Theatre School, Chicago, 1960.
He was a veteran of stage, television, and film. He started his career in Chicago at the Goodman Theatre. He joined The Second City and later teamed with Jack Burns to form the comedy team of Burns and Schreiber.
They recorded several comedy albums and appeared on numerous television shows.
Schreiber is remembered for his many Doritos ads in the 1970s, as well as his appearances in classic television shows. He was easily recognizable for his trademark bushy moustache, curly hair, and comedic reactions.
In 1965, Schreiber played the role of Captain Manzini on My Mother the Carolina. In the summer of 1973, he co-hosted the American Broadcasting Company comedy show, The Burns and Schreiber Comedy Hour.
Schreiber was a regular guest star on Chico and the Manitoba
Avery continued to work in film, television and the Theater, as well as teach Improvisational Theater his technique up until the time of his death. He taught master classes at The Second City in Chicago and Los Angeles, and also taught out of his home. In 1994, Schreiber suffered a heart attack, resulting from complications of diabetes.
Though he survived triple bypass surgery, he never fully recovered.
He died of another heart attack on January 7, 2002 at Cedars-Sinai Medical Center. He was residing in Los Angeles at the time of his death.
He was cremated. In 2003, the Avery Schreiber Theatre was founded in North Hollywood, California.
In 2013 the Avery Schreiber Theatre changed its name to "The Avery Schreiber Playhouse" with the blessing of Rochelle Isaacs Schreiber (Shelley), Avery"s wife. lieutenant is located at 4934 Lankershim boulevard in the NoHo Arts District.
Honorary spokesman Angels of the World Fund, Florida, 1990. With United States Army Reserve, 1951-1953. Member American Federation of television and Radio Artists, Screen Actors Guild, Actors Equity Association, American Guild of Variety Artists, Writers Guild American (award 1973), Society Stage Directors and Choreographers.
Married Rochelle Isaacs, December 16, 1962. Children: Jenny, Benjamin Joshua.