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  1. Jan 29, 2007 · EddieRochesterAnderson died February 28, 1977. In 2001 he was inducted into the Radio Hall of Fame. Subjects: African American History, People. Terms:

  2. Mar 26, 2020 · Eddie (Rochester) Anderson debuted as the voice of a Pullman porter on Jack Benny's popular radio show. He became the highest-paid black actor in Hollywood.

  3. Aug 15, 2021 · 17K views 2 years ago. 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,...

  4. 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. Over time, Benny and Anderson became good friends and developed ways to make Anderson's role even better -- thereby giving African Americans a more ...

  5. Jun 5, 2021 · EddieRochesterAnderson, Jack Benny’s co-star in everything but actual billing, was given the “hail the conquering hero” treatment—an estimated 150,000 people lined the streets as Anderson and dignitaries paraded to the theater.

  6. 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. He...

  7. 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 ".

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