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Milton Berle (born Mendel Berlinger; Yiddish: מענדעל בערלינגער; July 12, 1908 – March 27, 2002) was an American actor and comedian. His career as an entertainer spanned over eight decades, first in silent films and on stage as a child actor, then in radio, movies and television.
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Milton Berle was an American comedian and actor who hosted NBC's Texaco Star Theatre and became the first major TV star. He won two Emmys and was inducted into the Television Hall of Fame. See his photos, videos, credits, trivia and more on IMDb.
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- July 12, 1908
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- March 27, 2002
Learn about the life and career of Milton Berle, an American comedian and actor who was known as "Uncle Miltie" and "Mr. Television" in the Golden Age of Television. Find out his birth name, family, awards, trivia, quotes and more on IMDb.
- July 12, 1908
- March 27, 2002
Apr 17, 2024 · Milton Berle (born July 12, 1908, New York, New York, U.S.—died March 27, 2002, Los Angeles, California) was an American comedian who, as a popular entertainer in the early days of television in the United States, came to be known as “Mr. Television.”
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Milton Berle, brash comedian who became first star of television as beloved 'Uncle Miltie' on Texaco Star Theater from 1948 to 1954, dies at age of 93; began his career in vaudeville,...
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Mar 28, 2002 · Berle was the first star of the "Texaco Star Theater" and became known as "Mr. Television" for his influence on the new medium. He was a master of comedy, a cigar-smoker, a cross-dresser and a friend of Bob Hope and Hugh Hefner.
Mar 28, 2002 · The late Milton Berle was a pioneer of television comedy, who popularized the medium with his slapstick humor and outrageous costumes. Watch a video tribute and read comments from fellow comedians Sid Caesar and Alan King.