The actor, who was also known for his role as National Bandstand dance-off host Vince Fontaine on 'Grease', was 87 at the time of his passing on January 8.
- January 10, 2020
AceShowbiz - "77 Sunset Strip" star Edd Byrnes has died at the age of 87.
The actor passed away on Wednesday, January 8 at his home in Santa Monica, California, reports TMZ.
Byrnes began his career in theatre, before scoring small roles on TV shows like "Crossroads", "The Adventures of Jim Bowie", and "Telephone Time".
His big break came in 1958, when he shot to fame as valet parking attendant Kookie on hit detective drama "77 Sunset Strip", which ran until 1964.
His character was known for constantly combing his hair to ensure it was perfectly coiffed, and it even led Byrnes to record a single with Connie Stevens, called "Kookie, Kookie (Lend Me Your Comb)", which peaked at number four on the U.S. Billboard chart in 1959.
Byrnes was also known for his role in classic movie musical "Grease", in which he portrayed National Bandstand dance-off host Vince Fontaine.
His other film credits include "Yellowstone Kelly", "The Secret Invasion", "Renegade Riders", and "Wicked, Wicked", while he later went on to appear in episodes of "Charlie's Angels", "Fantasy Island", "Married... With Children", "CHiPs", "The Love Boat", and "Quincy M.E."
