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Eddie Cantor was an American comedian, actor, singer, and entertainer who starred in Broadway shows, films, and radio. He was known for his eye-rolling routines, his charity work, and his hit songs such as "Makin' Whoopee" and "Mandy".
Eddie Cantor was a singer, songwriter, comedian, author and actor who made his debut in vaudeville in 1907 and became a star of stage, radio and film. He invented the name "March of Dimes" for the polio campaign, ran for president and governor, and ate cornflakes for dinner.
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- October 10, 1964
Eddie Cantor (1892-1964) was a versatile performer who appeared in vaudeville, Broadway, radio, TV and film. He wrote songs, books and autobiographies, and hosted his own show on NBC.
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- New York City, New York, USA
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- Beverly Hills, Los Angeles, California, USA
Early sound film of comedian Eddie Cantor, using Lee De Forest's "Phonofilm" process.Cantor went on to become the highest paid comedian of the 1930s, making ...
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Eddie Cantor was a popular American comedian and entertainer who rose from poverty to fame in vaudeville, radio, and television. Learn about his life, achievements, and legacy in this article from Britannica.
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HOLLYWOOD, Oct. 10—Eddie Cantor, banjo‐eyed vaudevillian whose dancing feet and double‐takes brought him stardom in movies, radio and television, died of a coronary occlusion today ...
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Mar 20, 2015 · Eddie Cantor, who popularized the humorous aspects of early American Jewish immigrant life, passed away in 1964 of a heart attack. He was active in many Jewish causes, especially the United Jewish Appeal and the Israel Bond Organization.
