Known For
Acting
Birthday
February 16, 1903
Place of Birth
Chicago, Illinois, USA
Also Known As
- Edgar John Berggren
- Edgar John Bergen
- Eddie Bergen
- Edgar Bergen and Charlie McCarthy
- Edgar Bergen & Charlie McCarthy
Edgar Bergen
Biography
From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
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 ventriloquism and his characters Charlie McCarthy and Mortimer Snerd. He was the father of actress Candice Bergen.
Known For - Movies
The Muppet Movie
as Himself / Charlie McCarthy (voice)
Fun and Fancy Free
as Himself / Charlie McCarthy / Mortimer Snerd
James Stewart: A Wonderful Life
as Self (archive footage)
Mickey's 50
as Self
Won Ton Ton: The Dog Who Saved Hollywood
as Professor Quicksand
Don't Make Waves
as Madame Lavinia
Stage Door Canteen
as Edgar Bergen
The Phynx
as Edgar Bergen
Cavalcade of the Academy Awards
as Self (archive footage)
Classic Comedy Teams
as Self / Charlie McCarthy (archive footage)
Known For - TV Shows
The Tonight Show Starring Johnny Carson
as Self
The Tonight Show Starring Johnny Carson
as Self (archive footage)
The Red Skelton Show
as Doctor-Olio Spot
The Mike Douglas Show
as Self
The Mike Douglas Show
as Self - Co-Host
The Merv Griffin Show
as Self
The Colgate Comedy Hour
as Self
The Colgate Comedy Hour
as Self - Host / Ventriloquist
Burke's Law
as George Smith
Burke's Law
as Horton Galbraith