Edgar Bergen

1903-02-16 – 1978-09-30 (age 75) Chicago, Illinois, USA

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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.

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Edgar Bergen

Known For

The Muppet Movie

The Muppet Movie

1979

as Himself / Charlie McCarthy (voice)

Fun and Fancy Free

Fun and Fancy Free

1947

as Himself / Charlie McCarthy / Mortimer Snerd

Song of the Open Road

Song of the Open Road

1944

as Edgar Bergen

Pure Feud

Pure Feud

1934

as Edgar Albert Appletree

James Stewart: A Wonderful Life

James Stewart: A Wonderful Life

1987

as Self (archive footage)

Won Ton Ton: The Dog Who Saved Hollywood

Won Ton Ton: The Dog Who Saved Hollywood

1976

as Professor Quicksand

Mickey's 50

Mickey's 50

1978

as Self

Captain China

Captain China

1950

as Mr. Haasvelt

Cavalcade of the Academy Awards

Cavalcade of the Academy Awards

1940

as Self (archive footage)

Walt Disney's Fables - Vol.6

Walt Disney's Fables - Vol.6

2004

as Narrator (segment "Mickey and the Beanstalk") (voice) (archive sound) (uncredited)

Classic Comedy Teams

Classic Comedy Teams

1986

as Self / Charlie McCarthy (archive footage)

Don't Make Waves

Don't Make Waves

1967

as Madame Lavinia

The Phynx

The Phynx

1970

as Edgar Bergen

Stage Door Canteen

Stage Door Canteen

1943

as Edgar Bergen

The Lion Roars Again

1975

as Self

Hollywood Screen Tests: Take 1

Hollywood Screen Tests: Take 1

1999

as Self (archive footage) (uncredited)

The Homecoming: A Christmas Story

The Homecoming: A Christmas Story

1971

as Ebenezer Walton

Jack Benny Christmas Show

1960

as Self

Show-Business at War

Show-Business at War

1943

as Self

Disneyland '59

Disneyland '59

1959

as Self