Calvert deforest biography
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Calvert deforest biography
Calvert DeForest
American comedian; also known as Larry "Bud" Melman
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| Born | Calvert Grant DeForest (1921-07-23)July 23, 1921 New York City, U.S. |
| Died | March 19, 2007(2007-03-19) (aged 85) West Islip, New York, U.S. |
| Occupation(s) | Actor, comedian |
| Years active | 1972–2002 |
Calvert Grant DeForest (July 23, 1921 – March 19, 2007), also known by his character name Larry "Bud" Melman, was an American actor and comedian, best known for his appearances on Late Night with David Letterman and Late Show with David Letterman.
Biography
Early life
DeForest grew up in Bay Ridge, Brooklyn.[1] He was born to Calvert Martin DeForest, M.D., a physician who died in 1930 at the age of 49, and Mabelle (Taylor) DeForest.[2] He claimed that his father was related to radio pioneer Lee de Forest.[3]
DeForest attended Poly Prep Country Day School in Brooklyn, New York.
He was employ