Irwin, Stan

Stan Irwin was born March 28, 1920 in New York City, New York. His life story spans many decades and includes attending New York University, doing stand-up comedy, being a pilot during World War II, working at Club Bingo in Las Vegas, Nevada, and building up the entertainment at the Sahara Hotel and Casino. Irwin was an entertainment manager active in Las Vegas from 1946 until the late 1970s. For many years, he served as the vice president and executive producer of entertainment for the Sahara. In addition to managing celebrities such as Johnny Carson and Pearl Bailey, Irwin orchestrated the Las Vegas debut of entertainers such as The Beatles, Marlene Dietrich, and Steve and Eydie Gorme. He also served as president of Temple Beth Sholom in Las Vegas from 1965 to 1966. Irwin passed away in 2015.