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.
Also Known As
Movie Appearances
Hollywood Heaven: Tragic Lives, Tragic Deaths
as (archive footage)
1990
The Muppet Movie
as Himself / Charlie McCarthy (voice)
1979
You Can't Cheat an Honest Man
as The Great Edgar / Charlie McCarthy / Mortimer Snerd
1939
The People's Command Performance: '77
as Self
1977
I Remember Mama
as Mr. Thorkelson
1948
The Phynx
as Edgar Bergen
1970
Fun and Fancy Free
as Himself / Charlie McCarthy / Mortimer Snerd
1947
Hollywood Handicap
as Himself
1938
The Homecoming: A Christmas Story
as Ebenezer Walton
1971
The Great Radio Comedians
as Self/Charlie McCarthy
1971
The Hanged Man
as Hotel Clerk
1964
Here We Go Again
as Edgar Bergen
1942
Is Everybody Listening?
as Edgar Bergen - Edgar Bergen & Charlie McCarthy Radio Program
1947
Letter of Introduction
as Himself
1938
Hollywood Screen Tests: Take 1
as Self (archive footage) (uncredited)
1999
The Eyes Have It
as Dr. Wilbur Grant
1931
At the Races
1934
Rogue's Gallery
as Roy Benz
1968
Nut Guilty
as Judge Bergen
1936
Free and Easy
as Professor
1931
TV Appearances
The Dick Powell Show
as Eugene Swanson
1961
Burke's Law
as George Smith
1963
December Bride
1954
The Colgate Comedy Hour
as Self
1950
Donny & Marie
as Self
1976
The Merv Griffin Show
as Self
1962
The Ed Sullivan Show
as Self
1948
The Muppet Show
as Self - Special Guest Star
1976
The Hollywood Palace
as Self
1964
This Is Your Life
as Self
1952
The Brady Bunch Hour
1977
The Steve Allen Show
as Self
1956