Louis Quinn

Louis Quinn (March 23, 1915 – September 14, 1988) was an American television and film actor, best known for his role as Roscoe, the comic relief racetrack tout, from 1958 to 1963 in the ABC/Warner Brothers detective television series, 77 Sunset Strip. 2Early years Born Louis Frackt in Chicago, Quinn went to Los Angeles when he was a boy; he was raised by his brother. He sold newspapers on street corners and graduated from Los Angeles High School. He went on to study journalism at the University of New Mexico. 2Military service Quinn was a member of the U.S. Army Signal Corps during World War II. His duties included writing dialogue for training films. 2Radio Quinn began his career as a radio personality, hosting variety shows and writing comedy for Milton Berle and Don McNeill's Breakfast Club.Early in 1953, WINS in New York City carried The Louis Quinn Show from midnight to 1 a.m., with the program originating in its studios. On December 30, 1953, Quinn began broadcasting his program over KCMJ, Palm Springs, California. The program originated in the Fireside Room of the La Paz Hotel in Palm Springs. 2Television Quinn continued writing for Berle when the comedian made the transition to television in Texaco Star Theatre.His first television role was as a city council member in the 1956 episode "The Bachelor Party' of Jackie Cooper's NBC sitcom, The People's Choice.He appeared regularly on television though not in major or recurring roles apart from 77 Sunset Strip. He guest starred on the ABC/WB western series, The Alaskan