Myron Cohen was an American comedian, actor, and writer. He was born in the Bronx, New York in 1927 and began his career as a stand-up comic in the 1950s. He was best known for his appearances on The Ed Sullivan Show and The Tonight Show Starring Johnny Carson. He also wrote several books, including his autobiography, Myron Cohen: A Life in Comedy. Cohen passed away in 2020 at the age of 92.