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 …

Edgar Bergen was born on 16 February 1903 in Chicago, Illinois, USA. He was an actor and writer, known for Letter of Introduction (1938), Fun and Fancy Free (1947) and The Muppet …

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 …

Feb 17, 2024 · Bringing Charlie to life was Edgar Bergen, a man described by puppetry organisation UNIMA as a performer who "rose to national stature" and left audiences …

The father of actress Candice Bergen, Edgar, sans Charlie, played a few minor roles in films, but it is for his influence on the art of puppetry that he is remembered.

Edgar John Bergen (born Edgar John Berggren, February 16, 1903 – September 30, 1978) was an American actor, comedian and radio performer, best known for his proficiency in …

Jul 26, 1977 · Famed vaudevillian Edgar Bergen (1903-1978) and his wooden sidekick, Charlie McCarthy held particular meaning for Jim Henson (who called his work an inspiration on the …

Edgar Bergen passed away in September 1978 during his sleep. He died due to kidney failure. He was buried alongside his parents in Inglewood, California. In 2006, his wife, Frances Bergen, …

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 …

Edgar John Bergen (b.1903–d.1978) was an Academy Award-winning American actor and radio performer, best known as a ventriloquist with his dummy Charlie McCarthy.