Sid Caesar (September 8, 1922 - February 12, 2014) was a beloved American comedian, actor, and writer. He was renowned for his rapidly-spoken English and humorous characters, and had a long career both onscreen and in live performances. Caesar first gained fame as the star of the sketch comedy show Your Show of Shows, which ran on NBC from 1950 to 1954. During this time, he helped discover and launch the careers of some of Hollywood's greatest talents, such as Mel Brooks, Woody Allen, and Larry Gelbart. His own comedic performance on the show won him several Emmys and earning him a place as one of America's comedians of all time. In addition to his television roles, Caesar appeared in over two dozen films throughout his career. He wrote, directed, and produced several films as well, as well as several Broadway shows. He earned a variety of awards and nominations throughout his life, including a Primetime Emmy, a Governors Award, a Kennedy Center Honor, and a Television Academy Hall of Fame Award. Caesar will be remembered fondly by his devoted fanbase and all those with whom he worked.