Funnyman Jack Carter, who was a familiar presence on '50s and '60s variety shows like 'The Ed Sullivan Show' and 'Laugh-In', has died of respiratory failure. He was 93.

The 'Shameless' star passed away on June 28, at his home in Beverly Hills, said The Hollywood Reporter. He is survived by his wife of 44 years, Roxanne, sons Michael Carter and Chase Carter, daughter Wendy Carter and grandchildren Jake and Ava.

During a long career that began shortly after World War II and ranged from Broadway through the early days of television to, most recently, appearances on Showtime's 'Shameless', Carter served as a TV host, took on both comedic and dramatic roles, frequently showed up as a game show panelist and also directed.

He began flexing his comic muscles while still in his teens, appearing as a mimic on 'The Major Bowes Amateur Hour' radio show. He served in the army in World War II, then found himself on broadway in 'Call Me Mister'.