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Edmund Lincoln Anderson (September 18, 1905 – February 28, 1977) was an American actor and comedian. To a generation of early radio and television comedy he was known as " Rochester ". Anderson entered show business as a teenager on the vaudeville circuit.
Eddie Anderson was a comedian and actor who played Jack Benny's valet on radio and TV. He also appeared in films such as Gone with the Wind, You Can't Take It with You and It's a Mad Mad Mad World.
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Eddie Anderson was a comedian and actor who became famous as Jack Benny's valet on radio and TV. He also appeared in films such as You Can't Take It with You, Gone with the Wind and It's a Mad Mad Mad World.
- September 18, 1905
- February 28, 1977
Aug 15, 2021 · This episode of "Unsung Legends of Comedy" celebrates the life and work of the great Eddie "Rochester" Anderson, best known for his role on the Jack Benny Program, which he would play for...
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Jan 29, 2014 · Eddie Anderson (1905-1977) became the first African American to have a regular role on a nationwide radio program, and of course, when Jack Benny moved to television, so did his valet, Rochester.
Mar 1, 1977 · Eddie (Rochester) Anderson, the gravelvoiced comedian who played Jack Benny's valet for more than 30 years, died yesterday at the Motion Picture Country House and Hospital in Los Angeles.
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Jan 29, 2007 · Eddie Anderson, also known as "Rochester" on The Jack Benny Program, was a versatile and popular actor who appeared in movies, radio, and television. He broke some stereotypes and became a Radio Hall of Fame inductee in 2001.
