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Edgar Bergen

Bio: 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
Born: Mon, Feb 16 1903
Birthplace: Chicago, Illinois, USA

Death: Sat, Sep 30 1978
Edgar Bergen is 75 years old
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Poster of Walt Disney's Fables - Vol.6
Walt Disney's Fables - Vol.6
Edgar Bergen would have been no older than
75 in Walt Disney's Fables - Vol.6
as 'Narrator (Mickey and the Beanstalk) (voice) (archive sound)'.
Mon, May 31 2004
Poster of Hollywood Screen Tests: Take 1
Hollywood Screen Tests: Take 1
Edgar Bergen would have been no older than
75 in Hollywood Screen Tests: Take 1
as 'Self (archive footage) (uncredited)'.
Fri, Jan 01 1999
Poster of The Story Behind Walt Disney's 'Fun and Fancy Free'
The Story Behind Walt Disney's 'Fun and Fancy Free'
Edgar Bergen would have been no older than
75 in The Story Behind Walt Disney's 'Fun and Fancy Free'
as 'Self (archive footage)'.
Wed, Jan 01 1997
Poster of Hollywood Heaven: Tragic Lives, Tragic Deaths
Hollywood Heaven: Tragic Lives, Tragic Deaths
Edgar Bergen would have been no older than
75 in Hollywood Heaven: Tragic Lives, Tragic Deaths
as '(archive footage)'.
Mon, Jan 01 1990
Poster of James Stewart: A Wonderful Life
James Stewart: A Wonderful Life
Edgar Bergen would have been no older than
75 in James Stewart: A Wonderful Life
as 'Self (archive footage)'.
Tue, Nov 22 1988
Poster of The Muppet Movie
The Muppet Movie
Edgar Bergen would have been no older than
75 in The Muppet Movie
as 'Himself / Charlie McCarthy (voice)'.
Fri, Jun 22 1979
Poster of Mickey's 50
Mickey's 50
Edgar Bergen would have been no older than
75 in Mickey's 50
as 'Self'.
Sun, Nov 19 1978
Poster of The People's Command Performance: '77
The People's Command Performance: '77
Edgar Bergen was
74 in The People's Command Performance: '77
as 'Self'.
Thu, Apr 07 1977
Poster of Won Ton Ton: The Dog Who Saved Hollywood
Won Ton Ton: The Dog Who Saved Hollywood
Edgar Bergen was
73 in Won Ton Ton: The Dog Who Saved Hollywood
as 'Professor Quicksand'.
Mon, Jul 26 1976
Poster of The Lion Roars Again
The Lion Roars Again
Edgar Bergen was
71 in The Lion Roars Again
as 'Self'.
Wed, Jan 01 1975
Poster of The Homecoming: A Christmas Story
The Homecoming: A Christmas Story
Edgar Bergen was
68 in The Homecoming: A Christmas Story
as 'Ebenezer Walton'.
Sun, Dec 19 1971
Poster of The Great Radio Comedians
The Great Radio Comedians
Edgar Bergen was
68 in The Great Radio Comedians
as 'Self/Charlie McCarthy'.
Tue, May 11 1971
Poster of The Phynx
The Phynx
Edgar Bergen was
67 in The Phynx
as 'Edgar Bergen'.
Fri, Mar 06 1970
Poster of Rogue's Gallery
Rogue's Gallery
Edgar Bergen was
64 in Rogue's Gallery
as 'Roy Benz'.
Mon, Jan 01 1968
Poster of Don't Make Waves
Don't Make Waves
Edgar Bergen was
64 in Don't Make Waves
as 'Madame Lavinia'.
Tue, Jun 20 1967
Poster of One Way Wahine
One Way Wahine
Edgar Bergen was
62 in One Way Wahine
Wed, Sep 01 1965
Poster of The Hanged Man
The Hanged Man
Edgar Bergen was
61 in The Hanged Man
as 'Hotel Clerk'.
Wed, Nov 18 1964
Poster of Who Killed Julie Greer?
Who Killed Julie Greer?
Edgar Bergen was
58 in Who Killed Julie Greer?
as 'Dr. Coombs'.
Tue, Sep 26 1961
Poster of Five Fingers : Dossier
Five Fingers : Dossier
Edgar Bergen was
58 in Five Fingers : Dossier
as 'Joseph Heidegger'.
Tue, Aug 01 1961
Poster of Jack Benny Christmas Show
Jack Benny Christmas Show
Edgar Bergen was
57 in Jack Benny Christmas Show
as 'Self'.
Sun, Dec 18 1960
Poster of Disneyland '59
Disneyland '59
Edgar Bergen was
56 in Disneyland '59
as 'Self'.
Mon, Jun 15 1959
Poster of Kraft Television Theatre: Alice in Wonderland
Kraft Television Theatre: Alice in Wonderland
Edgar Bergen was
51 in Kraft Television Theatre: Alice in Wonderland
as 'Edgar Bergen / Charlie McCarthy'.
Wed, May 05 1954
Poster of One Hour in Wonderland
One Hour in Wonderland
Edgar Bergen was
47 in One Hour in Wonderland
as 'Self - Charlie McCarthy - Mortimer Snerd'.
Mon, Dec 25 1950
Poster of Charlie's Haunt
Charlie's Haunt
Edgar Bergen was
47 in Charlie's Haunt
as 'Edgar Bergen'.
Sat, Aug 19 1950
Poster of Captain China
Captain China
Edgar Bergen was
46 in Captain China
as 'Mr. Haasvelt'.
Thu, Feb 02 1950
Poster of Edgar Bergen with Charlie McCarthy
Edgar Bergen with Charlie McCarthy
Edgar Bergen was
46 in Edgar Bergen with Charlie McCarthy
as 'Self'.
Sun, Jan 01 1950
Poster of I Remember Mama
I Remember Mama
Edgar Bergen was
45 in I Remember Mama
as 'Mr. Thorkelson'.
Tue, Mar 09 1948
Poster of Fun and Fancy Free
Fun and Fancy Free
Edgar Bergen was
44 in Fun and Fancy Free
as 'Himself / Charlie McCarthy / Mortimer Snerd'.
Sat, Sep 27 1947
Poster of Is Everybody Listening?
Is Everybody Listening?
Edgar Bergen was
44 in Is Everybody Listening?
as 'Edgar Bergen - Edgar Bergen & Charlie McCarthy Radio Program'.
Fri, Sep 05 1947
Poster of Song of the Open Road
Song of the Open Road
Edgar Bergen was
41 in Song of the Open Road
as 'Edgar Bergen'.
Wed, Jun 21 1944
Poster of Stage Door Canteen
Stage Door Canteen
Edgar Bergen was
40 in Stage Door Canteen
as 'Edgar Bergen'.
Thu, Jun 24 1943
Poster of Show-Business at War
Show-Business at War
Edgar Bergen was
40 in Show-Business at War
as 'Self'.
Fri, May 21 1943
Poster of Here We Go Again
Here We Go Again
Edgar Bergen was
39 in Here We Go Again
as 'Edgar Bergen'.
Fri, Oct 09 1942
Poster of Look Who's Laughing
Look Who's Laughing
Edgar Bergen was
38 in Look Who's Laughing
as 'Edgar Bergen / Charlie McCarthy (voice)'.
Fri, Nov 21 1941
Poster of Cavalcade of the Academy Awards
Cavalcade of the Academy Awards
Edgar Bergen was
37 in Cavalcade of the Academy Awards
as 'Self (archive footage)'.
Wed, Jul 31 1940
Poster of Charlie McCarthy, Detective
Charlie McCarthy, Detective
Edgar Bergen was
36 in Charlie McCarthy, Detective
as 'Himself'.
Fri, Dec 22 1939
Poster of You Can't Cheat an Honest Man
You Can't Cheat an Honest Man
Edgar Bergen was
36 in You Can't Cheat an Honest Man
as 'The Great Edgar'.
Fri, Feb 17 1939
Poster of Letter of Introduction
Letter of Introduction
Edgar Bergen was
35 in Letter of Introduction
as 'Himself'.
Fri, Aug 05 1938
Poster of Hollywood Handicap
Hollywood Handicap
Edgar Bergen was
35 in Hollywood Handicap
as 'Himself'.
Sat, May 28 1938
Poster of The Goldwyn Follies
The Goldwyn Follies
Edgar Bergen was
34 in The Goldwyn Follies
as 'Edgar Bergen'.
Fri, Feb 04 1938
Poster of A Neckin' Party
A Neckin' Party
Edgar Bergen was
34 in A Neckin' Party
as 'Edgar Bergen'.
Sat, Sep 04 1937
Poster of Double Talk
Double Talk
Edgar Bergen was
34 in Double Talk
as 'Dr. Bergen'.
Sat, Jun 26 1937
Poster of Bring on the Girls
Bring on the Girls
Edgar Bergen was
34 in Bring on the Girls
as 'Himself'.
Sat, Mar 06 1937
Poster of Nut Guilty
Nut Guilty
Edgar Bergen was
33 in Nut Guilty
as 'Judge Bergen'.
Sat, Nov 21 1936
Poster of All American Drawback
All American Drawback
Edgar Bergen was
32 in All American Drawback
as 'Coach Bergen'.
Sat, Oct 05 1935
Poster of Two Boobs in a Balloon
Two Boobs in a Balloon
Edgar Bergen was
32 in Two Boobs in a Balloon
as 'Professor Cicero Pu'.
Sun, May 05 1935
Poster of At the Races
At the Races
Edgar Bergen was
31 in At the Races
Fri, Jul 20 1934
Poster of Pure Feud
Pure Feud
Edgar Bergen was
31 in Pure Feud
as 'Edgar Albert Appletree'.
Fri, Apr 20 1934
Poster of Africa Speaks -- English
Africa Speaks -- English
Edgar Bergen was
29 in Africa Speaks -- English
as 'Uncle'.
Mon, Feb 06 1933
Poster of The Eyes Have It
The Eyes Have It
Edgar Bergen was
28 in The Eyes Have It
as 'Dr. Wilbur Grant'.
Thu, Oct 01 1931
Poster of Free and Easy
Free and Easy
Edgar Bergen was
28 in Free and Easy
as 'Professor'.
Thu, Oct 01 1931
Poster of The Office Scandal
The Office Scandal
Edgar Bergen was
27 in The Office Scandal
Tue, Dec 09 1930
Poster of The Operation
The Operation
Edgar Bergen was
27 in The Operation
as 'Doctor Bruce Langdon'.
Mon, Feb 17 1930

TV Shows (Acting Roles)

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Ages in TV shows are based off the first air date and may not be accurate. View individual episode details for accurate ages
Poster of The Brady Bunch Hour
The Brady Bunch Hour
Edgar Bergen was
73+ in The Brady Bunch Hour
First Air Date
Sun, Jan 23 1977
Poster of The Muppet Show
The Muppet Show
Edgar Bergen was
73+ in The Muppet Show
as 'Self - Special Guest Star'.
First Air Date
Sun, Sep 05 1976
Poster of Donny & Marie
Donny & Marie
Edgar Bergen was
72+ in Donny & Marie
as 'Self'.
First Air Date
Fri, Jan 23 1976
Poster of Dinah!
Dinah!
Edgar Bergen was
71+ in Dinah!
as 'Self'.
First Air Date
Mon, Oct 21 1974
Poster of The American Film Institute Salute to ...
The American Film Institute Salute to ...
Edgar Bergen was
70+ in The American Film Institute Salute to ...
as 'Self'.
First Air Date
Mon, Apr 02 1973
Poster of Rowan & Martin's Laugh-In
Rowan & Martin's Laugh-In
Edgar Bergen was
64+ in Rowan & Martin's Laugh-In
as 'Self, Charlie McCarthy (voice) (uncredited)'.
First Air Date
Sat, Sep 09 1967
Poster of The Smothers Brothers Comedy Hour
The Smothers Brothers Comedy Hour
Edgar Bergen was
63+ in The Smothers Brothers Comedy Hour
as 'Self'.
First Air Date
Sun, Feb 05 1967
Poster of Voyage to the Bottom of the Sea
Voyage to the Bottom of the Sea
Edgar Bergen was
61+ in Voyage to the Bottom of the Sea
as 'Kenner'.
First Air Date
Mon, Sep 14 1964
Poster of The Hollywood Palace
The Hollywood Palace
Edgar Bergen was
60+ in The Hollywood Palace
as 'Self - Ventriloquist'.
First Air Date
Sat, Jan 04 1964
Poster of The Littlest Hobo
The Littlest Hobo
Edgar Bergen was
60+ in The Littlest Hobo
as 'Hjalmer'.
First Air Date
Tue, Sep 24 1963
Poster of Burke's Law
Burke's Law
Edgar Bergen was
60+ in Burke's Law
as 'George Smith, Horton Galbraith, Clyde Olsen'.
First Air Date
Fri, Sep 20 1963
Poster of The Greatest Show on Earth
The Greatest Show on Earth
Edgar Bergen was
60+ in The Greatest Show on Earth
as 'McTavish'.
First Air Date
Tue, Sep 17 1963
Poster of The Merv Griffin Show
The Merv Griffin Show
Edgar Bergen was
59+ in The Merv Griffin Show
as 'Self'.
First Air Date
Mon, Oct 01 1962
Poster of The Tonight Show Starring Johnny Carson
The Tonight Show Starring Johnny Carson
Edgar Bergen was
59+ in The Tonight Show Starring Johnny Carson
as 'Self'.
First Air Date
Mon, Oct 01 1962
Poster of The Mike Douglas Show
The Mike Douglas Show
Edgar Bergen was
58+ in The Mike Douglas Show
as 'Self, Self - Co-Host'.
First Air Date
Mon, Dec 11 1961
Poster of The Dick Powell Show
The Dick Powell Show
Edgar Bergen was
58+ in The Dick Powell Show
as 'Eugene Swanson'.
First Air Date
Tue, Sep 26 1961
Poster of The DuPont Show with June Allyson
The DuPont Show with June Allyson
Edgar Bergen was
56+ in The DuPont Show with June Allyson
as 'Charlie'.
First Air Date
Mon, Sep 21 1959
Poster of NBC Sunday Showcase
NBC Sunday Showcase
Edgar Bergen was
56+ in NBC Sunday Showcase
as 'Self - Host'.
First Air Date
Sun, Sep 20 1959
Poster of The Steve Allen Show
The Steve Allen Show
Edgar Bergen was
53+ in The Steve Allen Show
as 'Self - Ventriloquist'.
First Air Date
Sun, Jun 24 1956
Poster of The Wonderful World of Disney
The Wonderful World of Disney
Edgar Bergen was
51+ in The Wonderful World of Disney
as 'Self'.
First Air Date
Wed, Oct 27 1954
Poster of December Bride
December Bride
Edgar Bergen was
51+ in December Bride
First Air Date
Mon, Oct 04 1954
Poster of This Is Your Life
This Is Your Life
Edgar Bergen was
49+ in This Is Your Life
as 'Self'.
First Air Date
Wed, Oct 01 1952
Poster of The Red Skelton Show
The Red Skelton Show
Edgar Bergen was
48+ in The Red Skelton Show
as 'Doctor-Olio Spot'.
First Air Date
Sun, Sep 30 1951
Poster of The Jack Benny Program
The Jack Benny Program
Edgar Bergen was
47+ in The Jack Benny Program
as 'Self'.
First Air Date
Sat, Oct 28 1950
Poster of The Colgate Comedy Hour
The Colgate Comedy Hour
Edgar Bergen was
47+ in The Colgate Comedy Hour
as 'Self, Self - Host / Ventriloquist'.
First Air Date
Sun, Sep 10 1950
Poster of What's My Line?
What's My Line?
Edgar Bergen was
46+ in What's My Line?
as 'Self - Mystery Guest'.
First Air Date
Thu, Feb 02 1950
Poster of The Ed Sullivan Show
The Ed Sullivan Show
Edgar Bergen was
45+ in The Ed Sullivan Show
as 'Self, Ventriloquist, Self - Ventriloquist'.
First Air Date
Sun, Jun 20 1948