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Eddie Cantor (born Isidore Itzkowitz; January 31, 1892 – October 10, 1964) was an American comedian, actor, dancer, singer, songwriter, film producer, screenwriter and author. Cantor was one of the prominent entertainers of his era.
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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Eddie Cantor (born January 31, 1892, New York, New York, U.S.—died October 10, 1964, Hollywood, Los Angeles, California) was an American comedian and star of vaudeville, burlesque, the legitimate stage, radio, and television. Cantor was cared for by his grandmother on New York City’s Lower East Side when he was orphaned at age two.
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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.
- January 31, 1892
- October 10, 1964
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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May 29, 2018 · Eddie Cantor was a vaudeville and musical comedy star who became a popular film actor in the 1930s. Learn about his life, career, awards, publications, and films, from Kid Boots to The Eddie Cantor Story.
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.
