Bill Dana
1924 - 2017
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Biography
Bill Dana was an American comedian, actor, and screenwriter best known for his character 'José Jiménez'. He was a pioneer in comedy and one of the first Latinos to achieve mainstream success in the entertainment industry. Dana's portrayal of José Jiménez on various TV shows and stand-up routines was both hilarious and poignant, challenging stereotypes and highlighting the immigrant experience in America. Apart from his comedic talents, Dana also wrote scripts for popular TV shows and appeared in numerous films and series throughout his career.
Famous Quotes (5)
1
I'm not a comedian. In Spanish, 'José Jiménez' means Joe Jiménez.
2
The person that you're mocking, that's a hero. He successfully went to the moon.
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I found the country to be full of beauty, and the people to be very loving.
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I believe that the American people or any people are good at heart.
5
The idea is that 'José' teaches us to dream.