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Edgar John Bergen, all'anagrafe Edgar John Berggren (Chicago, 16 febbraio 1903 – Paradise, 30 settembre 1978), è stato un attore e conduttore radiofonico statunitense, meglio conosciuto come ventriloquo.
Edgar John Bergen (born Edgar John Berggren; February 16, 1903 – September 30, 1978) was an American ventriloquist, comedian, actor, vaudevillian and radio performer. He was best known for his characters Charlie McCarthy and Mortimer Snerd.
Edgar Bergen was born on 16 February 1903 in Chicago, Illinois, USA. He was an actor and writer, known for Fun and Fancy Free (1947), The Muppet Movie (1979) and Letter of Introduction (1938). He was married to Frances Bergen. He died on 30 September 1978 in Las Vegas, Nevada, USA.
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- Las Vegas, Nevada, USA
17 apr 2024 · Edgar Bergen was an American ventriloquist and radio comedian whose career in vaudeville, radio, and motion pictures spanned almost 60 years. Bergen was best known as the foil of his ventriloquist’s dummy Charlie McCarthy.
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Edgar Bergen was born on February 16, 1903 in Chicago, Illinois, USA. He was an actor and writer, known for Fun and Fancy Free (1947), The Muppet Movie (1979) and Letter of Introduction (1938). He was married to Frances Bergen. He died on September 30, 1978 in Las Vegas, Nevada, USA.
- February 16, 1903
- September 30, 1978
Edgar Bergen was the quintessential ventriloquist of the 20th century in America. Bergen, with his wooden sidekick, Charlie McCarthy, rose to national stature rising above the ranks of other vaudeville novelty acts by becoming hugely popular in the unlikely medium of radio.
Edgar Bergen è nato il 16 febbraio 1903 a Chicago, Illinois, negli Stati Uniti come Edgar John Berggren. Era un attore, noto per Bongo e i tre avventurieri (1947), Ecco il film dei Muppet (1979) e L’ultima recita (1938).
