George DeWitt

George DeWitt was born 30 Dec 1922, in Atlantic City, New Jersey. DeWitt's given name was George Florentine. DeWitt's father, Joseph, was a police sergeant with the Atlantic City Police Department. As a boy during the Great Depression, DeWitt sang on the street corners in Atlantic City for tips. Later, as a young man during high school, he worked as a singing waiter in clubs around Atlantic City. DeWitt always knew that show business was his calling. In fact, he had two great passions; entertainment and learning to be a pilot (he became accomplished at both). DeWitt later served his country as a pilot with the US Army Air Corps. Eventually, he entertained in USO tours during WWII. His nightclub and theater stints afterward led to him becoming one of the first comedians to open for Frank Sinatra.