Home / Comedian / Hershel of Ostropol Hershel of Ostropol 1757 – 1811 Comedian Celebrities, Comedian Biography Hershel of Ostropol (1757–1811) was a Jewish prankster. Born January 1, 1757 in Balta. Died January 1, 1811 in Medzhybizh. AD ✝ LEGENDS AT REST Every legend has a story. Every story has a resting place. Explore the Legends at Rest books and profiles. Explore Legends at Rest → More Images Related Graves More comedian → Eamonn Campbell 1946 – 2017 Musicians and Composers James John Corbett 1866 – 1933 Cypress Hills Cemetery, Brooklyn, United States Athletes Jean Dréville 1906 – 1997 Film Director Carlo Gesualdo 1566 – 1613 Gesù Nuovo, Naples, Italy Musicians and Composers