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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)'.
Movie Released: 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)'.
Movie Released: 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)'.
Movie Released: 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)'.
Movie Released: 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)'.
Movie Released: 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)'.
Movie Released: 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'.
Movie Released: 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'.
Movie Released: 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'.
Movie Released: 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'.
Movie Released: 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'.
Movie Released: 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'.
Movie Released: Tue, May 11 1971
Poster of The Phynx
The Phynx
Edgar Bergen was 67 in The Phynx as 'Edgar Bergen'.
Movie Released: Fri, Mar 06 1970
Poster of Rogue's Gallery
Rogue's Gallery
Edgar Bergen was 64 in Rogue's Gallery as 'Roy Benz'.
Movie Released: 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'.
Movie Released: Tue, Jun 20 1967
Poster of One Way Wahine
One Way Wahine
Edgar Bergen was 62 in One Way Wahine
Movie Released: Wed, Sep 01 1965
Poster of The Hanged Man
The Hanged Man
Edgar Bergen was 61 in The Hanged Man as 'Hotel Clerk'.
Movie Released: 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'.
Movie Released: Tue, Sep 26 1961
Poster of Five Fingers : Dossier
Five Fingers : Dossier
Edgar Bergen was 58 in Five Fingers : Dossier as 'Joseph Heidegger'.
Movie Released: 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'.
Movie Released: Sun, Dec 18 1960
Poster of Disneyland '59
Disneyland '59
Edgar Bergen was 56 in Disneyland '59 as 'Self'.
Movie Released: 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'.
Movie Released: 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'.
Movie Released: Mon, Dec 25 1950
Poster of Charlie's Haunt
Charlie's Haunt
Edgar Bergen was 47 in Charlie's Haunt as 'Edgar Bergen'.
Movie Released: Sat, Aug 19 1950
Poster of Captain China
Captain China
Edgar Bergen was 46 in Captain China as 'Mr. Haasvelt'.
Movie Released: 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'.
Movie Released: Sun, Jan 01 1950
Poster of I Remember Mama
I Remember Mama
Edgar Bergen was 45 in I Remember Mama as 'Mr. Thorkelson'.
Movie Released: 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'.
Movie Released: 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'.
Movie Released: 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'.
Movie Released: Wed, Jun 21 1944
Poster of Stage Door Canteen
Stage Door Canteen
Edgar Bergen was 40 in Stage Door Canteen as 'Edgar Bergen'.
Movie Released: 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'.
Movie Released: 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'.
Movie Released: 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)'.
Movie Released: 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)'.
Movie Released: Wed, Jul 31 1940
Poster of Charlie McCarthy, Detective
Charlie McCarthy, Detective
Edgar Bergen was 36 in Charlie McCarthy, Detective as 'Himself'.
Movie Released: 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'.
Movie Released: Fri, Feb 17 1939
Poster of Letter of Introduction
Letter of Introduction
Edgar Bergen was 35 in Letter of Introduction as 'Himself'.
Movie Released: Fri, Aug 05 1938
Poster of Hollywood Handicap
Hollywood Handicap
Edgar Bergen was 35 in Hollywood Handicap as 'Himself'.
Movie Released: Sat, May 28 1938
Poster of The Goldwyn Follies
The Goldwyn Follies
Edgar Bergen was 34 in The Goldwyn Follies as 'Edgar Bergen'.
Movie Released: Fri, Feb 04 1938
Poster of A Neckin' Party
A Neckin' Party
Edgar Bergen was 34 in A Neckin' Party as 'Edgar Bergen'.
Movie Released: Sat, Sep 04 1937
Poster of Double Talk
Double Talk
Edgar Bergen was 34 in Double Talk as 'Dr. Bergen'.
Movie Released: 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'.
Movie Released: Sat, Mar 06 1937
Poster of Nut Guilty
Nut Guilty
Edgar Bergen was 33 in Nut Guilty as 'Judge Bergen'.
Movie Released: Sat, Nov 21 1936
Poster of All American Drawback
All American Drawback
Edgar Bergen was 32 in All American Drawback as 'Coach Bergen'.
Movie Released: 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'.
Movie Released: Sun, May 05 1935
Poster of At the Races
At the Races
Edgar Bergen was 31 in At the Races
Movie Released: Fri, Jul 20 1934
Poster of Pure Feud
Pure Feud
Edgar Bergen was 31 in Pure Feud as 'Edgar Albert Appletree'.
Movie Released: Fri, Apr 20 1934
Poster of Africa Speaks -- English
Africa Speaks -- English
Edgar Bergen was 29 in Africa Speaks -- English as 'Uncle'.
Movie Released: 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'.
Movie Released: Thu, Oct 01 1931
Poster of Free and Easy
Free and Easy
Edgar Bergen was 28 in Free and Easy as 'Professor'.
Movie Released: Thu, Oct 01 1931
Poster of The Office Scandal
The Office Scandal
Edgar Bergen was 27 in The Office Scandal
Movie Released: Tue, Dec 09 1930
Poster of The Operation
The Operation
Edgar Bergen was 27 in The Operation as 'Doctor Bruce Langdon'.
Movie Released: 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
TV Show Released: 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'.
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Sun, Sep 05 1976
Poster of Donny & Marie
Donny & Marie
Edgar Bergen was 72+ in Donny & Marie as 'Self'.
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Fri, Jan 23 1976
Poster of Dinah!
Dinah!
Edgar Bergen was 71+ in Dinah! as 'Self'.
TV Show Released: 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'.
TV Show Released: 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)'.
TV Show Released: 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'.
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Sun, Feb 05 1967
Poster of Best of The Dean Martin Variety Show
Best of The Dean Martin Variety Show
Edgar Bergen was 62+ in Best of The Dean Martin Variety Show
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Thu, Feb 10 1966
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'.
TV Show Released: 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'.
TV Show Released: 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'.
TV Show Released: 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'.
TV Show Released: 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'.
TV Show Released: 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'.
TV Show Released: 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'.
TV Show Released: 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 - Co-Host, Self'.
TV Show Released: 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'.
TV Show Released: 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'.
TV Show Released: 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'.
TV Show Released: 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'.
TV Show Released: 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'.
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Wed, Oct 27 1954
Poster of December Bride
December Bride
Edgar Bergen was 51+ in December Bride
TV Show Released: 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'.
TV Show Released: 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'.
TV Show Released: 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'.
TV Show Released: 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'.
TV Show Released: 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'.
TV Show Released: 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'.
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Sun, Jun 20 1948