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Ernest Arthur Coombs, CM (November 26, 1927 – September 18, 2001) was an American-Canadian children's entertainer who starred in the Canadian television series Mr. Dressup (1967–1996).
Sep 18, 2001 · Ernie Coombs, who played the much-loved television character Mr. Dressup, has died in Toronto after suffering a stroke a week ago.
Oct 11, 2023 · Robert McCallum, the filmmaker behind Mr. Dressup: The Magic of Make-Believe, talks about the life and work of the beloved children's TV personality. He explores how Mr. Dressup taught kids to be bored, kind and respectful, and how he influenced Fred Rogers and Canadian culture.
Ernie Coombs was a puppeteer and actor who created Mr. Dressup, a popular children's show on CBC. He also worked with Fred Rogers and recorded children's records based on his character.
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Ernie Coombs was a Canadian children's entertainer who hosted Mr. Dressup for 30 years. He worked with Fred Rogers, became a Canadian citizen, and received many awards and honors for his contributions to TV and broadcasting.
- November 26, 1927
- September 18, 2001
Oct 9, 2023 · Learn how Ernie Coombs, the Canadian children's entertainer behind Mr. Dressup, became a TV icon with the help of Fred Rogers and his puppet characters. The documentary, premiering on Prime Video, explores Coombs's life, style and impact on five generations of viewers.
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Oct 12, 2023 · The star of the film, directed by Robert McCallum, is, of course, Ernie Coombs, the revered children’s entertainer who starred as Mr. Dressup proved a staple of the childhoods of a few of generations of young Canadians. Coombs passed away at 73 after suffering a stroke in 2001.
