Edgar Bergen

(1903-1978)

American actor, radio performer, comedian and ventriloquist

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Edgar John Bergen (né 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. Bergen pioneered modern-day ventriloquism and has been described by puppetry organization UNIMA as the “quintessential ventriloquist of the 20th century”. He was the father of actress Candice Bergen.

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Born	Edgar John Bergen 16 February 1903 Chicago, Illinois, USA
Died	30 September 1978 (aged 75) Las Vegas, Nevada, USA
Zodiac	Aquarius
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Frances Bergen 1922-2006 · actress, model · m. 1945 info edit

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Candice Patricia Bergen info 1st child with Frances Bergen Female b. 9 May 1946 · Age: 79 · 1946- · American actress

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Kris Edgar Bergen info 2nd child with Frances Bergen Male b. 12 Oct 1961 · Age: 63 · 1961- · American actor

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Mary Pickford · Friend · 1892-1979 · Canadian actress and producer edit info

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Clifford Henderson · Friend · 1896-1984 · American air racer edit info

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Walt Disney · Friend · 1901-1966 · American animator and producer edit info

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Ronald Reagan · Friend · 1911-2004 · president of the United States from 1981 to 1989 and actor edit info

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Betty White · Friend · 1922-2021 · American actress and comedian edit info

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