Edgar Bergen

Edgar John Bergen (born Edgar John Berggren; February 16, 1903 – September 30, 1978) 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.

Edgar Bergen
Bergen with his ventriloquist dummies Charlie McCarthy and Mortimer Snerd in 1949
Born
Edgar John Berggren

(1903-02-16)February 16, 1903
Chicago, Illinois, U.S.
DiedSeptember 30, 1978(1978-09-30) (aged 75)
Paradise, Nevada, U.S.
Resting placeInglewood Park Cemetery
Occupations
  • Ventriloquist
  • comedian
  • actor
  • vaudevillian
  • radio performer
Years active1919–1978
Spouse
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(m. 1945)​
Children2; including Candice
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