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Edgar John Bergen (born Edgar John Berggren; February 16, 1903 – September 30, 1978) was an American ventriloquist, comedian, actor, vaudevillian and radio performer. He was best known for his characters Charlie McCarthy and Mortimer Snerd.
Edgar Bergen was born on 16 February 1903 in Chicago, Illinois, USA. He was an actor and writer, known for Fun and Fancy Free (1947), The Muppet Movie (1979) and Letter of Introduction (1938). He was married to Frances Bergen. He died on 30 September 1978 in Las Vegas, Nevada, USA.
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- Chicago, Illinois, USA
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- Las Vegas, Nevada, USA
Apr 17, 2024 · Edgar Bergen (born Feb. 16, 1903, Chicago, Ill., U.S.—died Sept. 30, 1978, Las Vegas, Nev.) was an American ventriloquist and radio comedian whose career in vaudeville, radio, and motion pictures spanned almost 60 years. Bergen was best known as the foil of his ventriloquist’s dummy Charlie McCarthy. The Edgar Bergen-Charlie McCarthy Show ...
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Mini Bio. Edgar Bergen was born on February 16, 1903 in Chicago, Illinois, USA. He was an actor and writer, known for Fun and Fancy Free (1947), The Muppet Movie (1979) and Letter of Introduction (1938). He was married to Frances Bergen. He died on September 30, 1978 in Las Vegas, Nevada, USA.
- February 16, 1903
- September 30, 1978
Feb 17, 2024 · Superstar ventriloquist Edgar Bergen left his daughter Candice nothing when he died — his puppet got a fortune - ABC News. By Brianna Morris-Grant. Posted Sat 17 Feb 2024 at 7:34pm, updated Mon 19 Feb 2024 at 1:13am. Edgar Bergen has been described as the "quintessential ventriloquist". (Image: CBS; Newspapers.com)
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Edgar Bergen was the quintessential ventriloquist of the 20th century in America. Bergen, with his wooden sidekick, Charlie McCarthy, rose to national stature rising above the ranks of other vaudeville novelty acts by becoming hugely popular in the unlikely medium of radio.
Table of Contents. Introduction to Edgar Bergen. Edgar Bergen’s Entertainment Career. Ventriloquism in Entertainment. Legacy of Edgar Bergen. Conclusion. Introduction to Edgar Bergen. Welcome to the fascinating world of Edgar Bergen, a man who brought joy and laughter to many with his unique talent.