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Edgar Bergen

American actor, radio performer, comedian and ventriloquist (1903-1978)

  • Fame54.9
  • Momentum0.0
  • Wikipedia12.4K
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Lived 1903–1978, aged 75United States
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  • Wikipedia
    23 languages
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  • Era
    1903–1978
    Aged 75
  • Known for
    The Muppet Movie
    1979
Summary
Updated 2026-06-25

Edgar John Bergen was an American ventriloquist, comedian, actor, vaudevillian and radio performer. He was best known for his characters Charlie McCarthy and Mortimer Snerd. Bergen pioneered modern-day ventriloquism and has been described by puppetry organization UNIMA as the “quintessential ventriloquist of the 20th century”. He was the father of actress Candice Bergen.

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  • Peabody Awards
  • Screen Actors Guild Life Achievement Award
  • star on Hollywood Walk of Fame
  • Academy Honorary Award
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Source confidence65.0
Completeness75.0
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