7.2
Movie
Acting
Edgar Bergen
- Born
- Died
- (aged 75)
- Birthplace
- Chicago, Illinois, USA
- Credits
- 87 titles
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.
Signature work
Known For
7.2
Movie
6.3
Movie
Fun and Fancy Free
8.0
TV
The Muppet Show
7.8
TV
Voyage to the Bottom of the Sea
7.2
Movie
I Remember Mama
5.2
Movie
Don't Make Waves
7.0
Movie
You Can't Cheat an Honest Man
7.4
Movie
The Homecoming: A Christmas Story
6.3
Movie
Stage Door Canteen
7.4
TV
The Red Skelton Show
4.4
Movie
Won Ton Ton: The Dog Who Saved Hollywood
7.8
TV
The Jack Benny Program
5.2
Movie
The Goldwyn Follies
6.9
TV
The Colgate Comedy Hour
3.6
Movie
The Phynx
6.2
TV
Burke's Law
5.8
TV
The Mike Douglas Show
7.0
Movie
One Hour in Wonderland
Acting credits 87
| Year | Title | Role |
|---|---|---|
| TBA | Mystery Lake Film | Dr. Sorenson |
| 2005 | The Great Man: W.C. Fields Film | Self (archive footage) |
| 2004 | Walt Disney's Fables - Vol.6 Film | Narrator (segment "Mickey and the Beanstalk") (voice) (archive sound) (uncredited) |
| 1999 | Hollywood Screen Tests: Take 1 Film | Self (archive footage) (uncredited) |
| 1997 | The Story Behind Walt Disney's 'Fun and Fancy Free' Film | Self (archive footage) |
| 1990 | Hollywood Heaven: Tragic Lives, Tragic Deaths Film | Self (archive footage) |
| 1987 | James Stewart: A Wonderful Life Film | Self (archive footage) |
| 1986 | Classic Comedy Teams Film | Self / Charlie McCarthy (archive footage) |
| 1982 | Showbiz Ballyhoo Film | Self (archive footage) |
| 1979 | The Muppet Movie Film | Himself / Charlie McCarthy (voice) |
| 1978 | Mickey's 50 Film | Self |
| 1978 | The Vent Event Film | Edgar Bergen/Charlie McCarthy |
| 1977 | The People's Command Performance: '77 Film | Self |
| 1977 | The Brady Bunch Hour TV | (1 ep) |
| 1976 | The Muppet Show TV | Self - Special Guest Star (1 ep) |
| 1976 | Won Ton Ton: The Dog Who Saved Hollywood Film | Professor Quicksand |
| 1976 | Donny & Marie TV | Self (2 ep) |
| 1975 | The Lion Roars Again Film | Self |
| 1974 | Dinah! TV | Self (1 ep) |
| 1973 | The American Film Institute Salute to ... TV | Self (1 ep) |
| 1971 | The Homecoming: A Christmas Story Film | Ebenezer Walton |
| 1971 | The Great Radio Comedians Film | Self/Charlie McCarthy |
| 1970 | The Phynx Film | Edgar Bergen |
| 1968 | Rowan & Martin's Laugh-In TV | Self (uncredited) (1 ep) |
| 1968 | Rogue's Gallery Film | Roy Benz |
| 1967 | Don't Make Waves Film | Madame Lavinia |
| 1967 | The Smothers Brothers Comedy Hour TV | Self (1 ep) |
| 1965 | One Way Wahine Film | |
| 1964 | The Hanged Man Film | Hotel Clerk |
| 1964 | Voyage to the Bottom of the Sea TV | Kenner (1 ep) |
| 1964 | The Hollywood Palace TV | Self (1 ep) |
| 1963 | The Littlest Hobo TV | Hjalmer (1 ep) |
| 1963 | Burke's Law TV | George Smith, Horton Galbraith, Clyde Olsen (1 ep) |
| 1963 | The Greatest Show on Earth TV | McTavish (1 ep) |
| 1962 | The Merv Griffin Show TV | Self (1 ep) |
| 1962 | The Tonight Show Starring Johnny Carson TV | Self (5 ep) |
| 1961 | The Mike Douglas Show TV | Self - Co-Host (5 ep) |
| 1961 | Who Killed Julie Greer? Film | Dr. Coombs |
| 1961 | The Dick Powell Show TV | Eugene Swanson (1 ep) |
| 1961 | Five Fingers : Dossier Film | Joseph Heidegger |
| 1960 | Jack Benny Christmas Show Film | Self |
| 1960 | Sounds Familiar Film | |
| 1959 | The DuPont Show with June Allyson TV | Charlie (1 ep) |
| 1959 | NBC Sunday Showcase TV | Self - Host (1 ep) |
| 1959 | Disneyland '59 Film | Self |
| 1956 | The Steve Allen Show TV | Self (2 ep) |
| 1954 | The Wonderful World of Disney TV | Self (1 ep) |
| 1954 | December Bride TV | (1 ep) |
| 1954 | Kraft Television Theatre: Alice in Wonderland Film | Edgar Bergen / Charlie McCarthy |
| 1952 | This Is Your Life TV | Self (2 ep) |
| 1951 | The Red Skelton Show TV | Doctor-Olio Spot (1 ep) |
| 1950 | One Hour in Wonderland Film | Self - Charlie McCarthy - Mortimer Snerd |
| 1950 | The Jack Benny Program TV | Edgar Bergen (3 ep) |
| 1950 | The Colgate Comedy Hour TV | Self, Self - Host / Ventriloquist (4 ep) |
| 1950 | Charlie's Haunt Film | Edgar Bergen |
| 1950 | Captain China Film | Mr. Haasvelt |
| 1950 | What's My Line? TV | Self (3 ep) |
| 1950 | Edgar Bergen with Charlie McCarthy Film | Self |
| 1948 | The Ed Sullivan Show TV | Self (5 ep) |
| 1948 | I Remember Mama Film | Mr. Thorkelson |
Crew credits 1
| Year | Title | Job |
|---|---|---|
| 1979 | The Muppet Movie Film | In Memory Of |