Edgar Bergen

Born: 1903-02-16

Birthplace: Chicago, Illinois, USA

Biography

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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

The Muppet Movie
Fun and Fancy Free
James Stewart: A Wonderful Life
Pure Feud
Won Ton Ton: The Dog Who Saved Hollywood
Mickey's 50
Cavalcade of the Academy Awards
Song of the Open Road
Walt Disney's Fables - Vol.6
Captain China

Top Movie Credits

The Muppet Movie In Memory Of
Fun and Fancy Free Himself / Charlie McCarthy / Mortimer Snerd
James Stewart: A Wonderful Life Self (archive footage)
Pure Feud Edgar Albert Appletree
Cavalcade of the Academy Awards Self (archive footage)
Walt Disney's Fables - Vol.6 Narrator (segment "Mickey and the Beanstalk") (voice) (archive sound) (uncredited)
Captain China Mr. Haasvelt