Which U.S. TV icon was famous for always claiming to be thirty nine years old on every birthday?

The U.S. TV icon who was famous for always claiming to be "thirty nine years old" on every birthday was Jack Benny. He was an American comedian, vaudevillian, radio, television and film actor who loved to play the violin. Recognized as a leading American entertainer of the 20th century, Benny portrayed his character as a money miser who played his violin badly. In character, he would claim to be 39 years old, regardless of his actual age.

Jack Benny's name was one of the most famous in show business for more than fifty years. He started out as a serious musician and later discovered that he could make a good living as a comedian and actor.

Benny became famous in the U.S. in the nineteen thirties as a result of his weekly radio program. His programs were among the most popular on American radio. Once he went on television in the 1950s, he continued to be very successful and popular.

Jack Benny truly won the hearts of Americans by making fun of himself. He was known not as someone who said funny or clever things, but as someone who said things in a smart and funny way.