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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.
- American
- February 28, 1977 (aged 71), Los Angeles, California, U.S.
- Edmund Lincoln Anderson, September 18, 1905, Oakland, California, U.S.
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.
- Actor, Soundtrack
- September 18, 1905
- 1 min
- February 28, 1977
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
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 ...
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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.
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...
